Private foundation · EIN 47-5276300 · Artesia, New Mexico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Barney and Susie Cockburn Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $240K total, median $60K. 100% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$240K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in NM
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chase FoundationArtesia, NMEducational scholarships$80K
Written in Red IncArtesia, NMOperations$80K
Altrusa International Foundation Inc of ArtesiaArtesia, NMEducational scholarships$40K
Altrusa International Foundation Inc of RoswellRoswell, NMEducational scholarships$40K

About this foundation

Barney and Susie Cockburn Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Artesia, New Mexico, administered in care of First American Bank Trust, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Barney and Susie Cockburn Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Barney and Susie Cockburn Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $240K across 4 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Barney and Susie Cockburn Charitable Trust give?

New Mexico (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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