Norman and Rosalie Cohen
Norman and Rosalie Cohen is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $250K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $26K.
Norman and Rosalie Cohen at a glance
In short: Norman and Rosalie Cohen gave $15K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,607
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,921
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,435
- Total assets
- $250,195
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Norman and Rosalie Cohen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Toronto Waldorf School ($5K). Together the top 5 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Norman and Rosalie Cohen gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $16K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Waldorf School | Educational | $4,869 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Purpose | $4,868 |
| American Health Legal Foundation Tucson, AZ | General Purpose | $2,435 |
| Loving Spay and Neuter Clinic Richmond, VA | General Purpose | $1,461 |
| Goochland Pet Lovers Oilville, VA | Generao Purpose | $974 |
Ready to take the next step with Norman and Rosalie Cohen?
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 | $250,195 | $27,968 | $17,750 | $14,607 | 5 | $16,179 | $26,397 | $17,681 |
| 2024 | $239,978 | $27,402 | $17,927 | $13,578 | 5 | $15,753 | $25,228 | $16,779 |
| 2023 | $229,065 | $13,531 | $18,930 | $14,734 | 4 | $16,832 | $11,433 | $15,677 |
| 2022 | $233,744 | $16,052 | $18,529 | $15,508 | 5 | $17,018 | $14,541 | $16,244 |
| 2021 | $236,571 | $32,286 | $15,314 | $13,000 | 6 | $14,157 | $31,129 | $16,677 |
| 2020 | $219,430 | $3,361 | $14,953 | $12,431 | 5 | — | $2,100 | $14,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman and Rosalie Cohen reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norman and Rosalie Cohen's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rosalie S Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren L Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy S Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about Norman and Rosalie Cohen
How much does Norman and Rosalie Cohen give each year?
Norman and Rosalie Cohen gave $15K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 5 grants.
What is Norman and Rosalie Cohen's typical grant size?
Norman and Rosalie Cohen's median grant in 2025 was $2,435, and its average grant was $2,921, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman and Rosalie Cohen give grants?
Norman and Rosalie Cohen's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (17%) and Virginia (17%).
Does Norman and Rosalie Cohen give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Norman and Rosalie Cohen's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norman and Rosalie Cohen's largest grantees?
Norman and Rosalie Cohen's largest 2025 grantees include Toronto Waldorf School ($4,869), Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($4,868) and American Health Legal Foundation ($2,435), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norman and Rosalie Cohen?
Norman and Rosalie Cohen reported $250K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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 is Norman and Rosalie Cohen's EIN?
Norman and Rosalie Cohen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7120411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Norman and Rosalie Cohen funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Norman and Rosalie Cohen's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Pennsylvania
America's Charities
Chantilly, VA
AMERICA’S CHARITIES routes donor-directed workplace giving to member charities and provides emergency assistance to eligible employees and people affected by disasters; its reported grants are fiscal-agent disbursements, not awards selected through an application process. In 2025 it reported 808 grants totaling $16.4 million, ranging from $5,000 to $515,354 (median $9,664), to recipients across the United States, with the largest shares going to Pennsylvania, California, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Arizona. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$36.2M
Grants
808
Total Given
$16.4M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Foundation funds nonprofits working in basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, with most opportunities for organizations in Allegheny County or primarily serving its residents. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of about $18,600, though awards varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,132
Total Given
$64.0M
The William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic participation, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training, primarily in the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 median grant was $50,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through limited open applications and invites letters of inquiry from public charities.
Assets
$3.4B
Grants
1,027
Total Given
$148.8M
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
Coraopolis, PA
DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports participation in under-resourced communities, including equipment, registration costs and facilities, and also supports outdoor access and education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, with a median of $5,000, and Sports Matter funding has reached all 50 states. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only; the foundation says 501(c)(3) grant requests should be submitted in writing.
Assets
$34.5M
Grants
964
Total Given
$18.0M
Hillman Family Foundations
Pittsburgh, PA
The 18 independently operated foundations support projects in areas such as arts and culture, health, education, economic development, and community improvement, with a preference for Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania; each foundation has its own geographic focus. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median of $20,000. The 2024 filing says unsolicited requests are accepted, beginning with a brief letter of intent through the online portal.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
814
Total Given
$88.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Norman and Rosalie Cohen's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Norman and Rosalie Cohen down — hundreds of funders to go?