Norman & Myrna Ricken Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Norman & Myrna Ricken Charitable Trust is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,050 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,050
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$785,355
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,400 | 17 | $744,484 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 13 | $800,112 |
| 2025 | $48,050 | 15 | $785,355 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lou Cohen 505 S Flagler Drive Suite 900, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 832-9292 |
| What to submit | There is no formal requirement |
What Norman & Myrna Ricken Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $21,000 |
| New York | 3 | $12,300 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | General | $7,500 |
| Anti Defamation League | General | $5,800 |
| Brothers for Life | General | $5,000 |
| University of Miami | General | $4,000 |
| Hillel | General | $3,000 |
| Diabetes Research Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | General | $2,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital | General | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General | $1,500 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | General | $1,250 |
| Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach County | General | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth El | General | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General | $1,000 |
| Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman Ricken
- Myrna Ricken
- Jeffrey Ricken
Questions people ask
Does Norman & Myrna Ricken Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Norman & Myrna Ricken Charitable Trust give?
$48,050 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Norman & Myrna Ricken Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Norman Ricken (Trustee), Myrna Ricken (Trustee) and Jeffrey Ricken (Trustee).
What does Norman & Myrna Ricken Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.