The Albert and Shirley Cohen
The Albert and Shirley Cohen is a private foundation, based in Delray Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3K.
The Albert and Shirley Cohen at a glance
In short: The Albert and Shirley Cohen gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $527), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,635
- +36.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $527
- +200.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $6,915
- -40.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Albert and Shirley Cohen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Womens Emergency Network ($2K). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Albert and Shirley Cohen gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 931% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $3K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Emergency Network Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Jewish Currents Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $135 |
| Jewish Community Services Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Macular Degeneration Research Clarksburg, MD | Unrestricted | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,915 | $55 | $4,835 | $2,635 | 5 | $2,635 | — | $283 |
| 2023 | $11,695 | $8,493 | $3,724 | $1,930 | 11 | $1,930 | $1 | $164 |
| 2022 | $6,926 | $-910 | $5,933 | $1,125 | 8 | $1,125 | $309 | $321 |
| 2021 | $13,769 | $521 | $3,435 | $1,950 | 9 | $1,950 | $21 | $641 |
| 2020 | $16,683 | $-738 | $3,483 | $2,180 | 10 | — | $1,093 | $818 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Albert and Shirley Cohen reported a distributable amount of $283 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Albert and Shirley Cohen is led by Shirley Cohen, Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shirley Cohen
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Albert and Shirley Cohen
How much does The Albert and Shirley Cohen give each year?
The Albert and Shirley Cohen gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 11 grants.
What is The Albert and Shirley Cohen's typical grant size?
The Albert and Shirley Cohen's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $527, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Albert and Shirley Cohen give grants?
The Albert and Shirley Cohen gives mostly in Florida: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%).
Does The Albert and Shirley Cohen give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Albert and Shirley Cohen's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Albert and Shirley Cohen's largest grantees?
The Albert and Shirley Cohen's largest 2024 grantees include Womens Emergency Network ($2,200), Jewish Currents ($135) and Jewish Community Services ($100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Albert and Shirley Cohen?
The Albert and Shirley Cohen reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $283 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Albert and Shirley Cohen's EIN?
The Albert and Shirley Cohen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0906933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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