The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc
The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $84K.
The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc gave $80K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,675
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,959
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $140
- Total assets
- $1,674,960
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (94% 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 Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish Committee ($75K). Together the top 8 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 24 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $90K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Temple Beth El Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| New England Conservatory Boston, MA | Charitable | $180 |
| Hospice Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $180 |
| Human Development SVCES of Westches Mamaroneck, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Florida Sheriffs Association Tallahassee, FL | Charitable | $100 |
| Merit Spread Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $65 |
| Jewish Federation S Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $50 |
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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 | $1,674,960 | $259,197 | $88,227 | $79,675 | 8 | $79,675 | $83,786 | $71,491 |
| 2023 | $1,503,990 | $188,816 | $113,658 | $90,425 | 7 | $90,425 | $83,633 | $70,275 |
| 2022 | $1,428,832 | $59,366 | $82,782 | $75,340 | 4 | $75,340 | $59,366 | $49,175 |
| 2021 | $1,452,248 | $312,346 | $60,098 | $60,040 | 5 | $60,040 | $12,346 | $29,994 |
| 2020 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc is led by Richard Cohen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Cohen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ella Cohen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily Cohen
Secretarytreasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretarytreasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
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 Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc gave $80K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 7 grants.
What is The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $140, and its average grant was $9,959, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish Committee ($75,000), Temple Beth El ($4,000) and New England Conservatory ($180), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc?
The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Richard and Emily Cohen Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4171860. 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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