Milton and Norma Cohen Family
Milton and Norma Cohen Family is a private foundation based in Atlantic Beach, New York. Its 2025 filing records grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, education, Jewish community life, and other areas.
Milton and Norma Cohen Family at a glance
In short: Milton and Norma Cohen Family gave $200K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,110
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,131
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,950
- Total assets
- $3,328,633
- +6.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (13 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Milton and Norma Cohen Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1233 Beech Street 35, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509
Phone: (516) 431-3036
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Milton and Norma Cohen Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Fed of South Palm Beach Coun ($52K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 173 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 37% to recipients in New York. Smaller reported shares went to Michigan and California, at 2% each; Texas was listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Milton and Norma Cohen Family open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 39 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2020) to $200K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Fed of South Palm Beach Coun Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted contribution | $51,950 |
| New York Presbyterian Med Ctr Fd In New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Fdn In Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Play For Pink Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $10,250 |
| Sunrise Day Camp Foundation Oceanside, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Jewish Adoption Family Care Options Sunrise, FL | Unrestricted contribution | $7,700 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado New York, NY | Urestricted contribution | $6,800 |
| Columbia University Irving Med Cent New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Cou West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Donna Klein Jewish Academy Inc Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted contributiuon | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,328,633 | $516,212 | $305,294 | $200,110 | 39 | $227,672 | $456,282 | $230,698 |
| 2024 | $3,117,715 | $331,830 | $285,959 | $190,000 | 39 | $209,809 | $280,023 | $219,084 |
| 2023 | $3,054,844 | $293,070 | $270,445 | $180,995 | 31 | $210,300 | $240,493 | $185,424 |
| 2022 | $3,032,219 | $308,020 | $242,027 | $148,654 | 34 | $178,056 | $249,449 | $216,866 |
| 2021 | $2,966,226 | $288,377 | $223,329 | $143,920 | 30 | — | $240,267 | $169,897 |
| 2020 | $2,901,334 | $83,227 | $221,480 | $137,025 | 37 | — | $60,044 | $172,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milton and Norma Cohen Family reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Play For Pink Inc says it supports research related to the causes, cures, and prevention of breast cancer. Donna Klein Jewish Academy says it provides general and Judaic studies from kindergarten through grade 12, alongside arts, technology, athletics, and community service. Friends of Duvdevan says it supports veterans of an Israeli armed forces special forces unit through medical care, leadership training, and educational assistance.
Other 2025 recipients describe missions that include maintaining a cemetery (Congregation B’nai Israel Cemetery Foundation), curing multiple sclerosis and empowering people affected by it (National Multiple Sclerosis Society), and promoting longer, healthier lives (American Heart Association).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $200,110. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $51,950, with a median of $1,950. The largest grants included $51,950 to Jewish Fed of South Palm Beach Coun, $25,000 to New York Presbyterian Med Ctr Fd In, and $20,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Fdn In. Each was listed as an unrestricted contribution. Other grants included $10,250 to Play For Pink Inc and $10,000 to Sunrise Day Camp Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Norma M Cohen as Vice President, Bruce E Cohen as President, Jodie B Glickman as Treasurer, and Laura T Miller as Secretary.
Milton and Norma Cohen Family is led by Bruce E Cohen, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce E Cohen
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Jodie B Glickman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Laura T Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Norma M Cohen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Bruce E Cohen (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Milton and Norma Cohen Family
How much does Milton and Norma Cohen Family give each year?
Milton and Norma Cohen Family gave $200K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 39 grants.
What is Milton and Norma Cohen Family's typical grant size?
Milton and Norma Cohen Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,950, and its average grant was $5,131, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Milton and Norma Cohen Family that year got $5K on average.
Where does Milton and Norma Cohen Family give grants?
Milton and Norma Cohen Family gives mostly in Florida: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (8 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Delray Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Milton and Norma Cohen Family give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Milton and Norma Cohen Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Milton and Norma Cohen Family's largest grantees?
Milton and Norma Cohen Family's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Fed of South Palm Beach Coun ($51,950), New York Presbyterian Med Ctr Fd In ($25,000) and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Fdn In ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Milton and Norma Cohen Family?
Milton and Norma Cohen Family reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $228K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $231K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Milton and Norma Cohen Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Play For Pink Inc says it supports research related to the causes, cures, and prevention of breast cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milton and Norma Cohen Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Milton and Norma Cohen Family's EIN?
Milton and Norma Cohen Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1781836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Milton and Norma Cohen Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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