Grants paid in 2025
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD | General charitable purposes | $1.0M |
| Stella MarisCleveland, OH | General charitable purposes | $200K |
| Easter SealsChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $165K |
| The Ministry of Caring IncWilmington, DE | General charitable purposes | $100K |
| Starability FoundationNaples, FL | General charitable purposes | $100K |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD | General charitable purposes | $100K |
| Annual Catholic AppealWilmington, DE | General charitable purposes | $50K |
| Saint Mary Magdalen SchoolWilmington, DE | General charitable purposes | $50K |
| University of DelawareNewark, DE | General charitable purposes | $50K |
| Gulfshore PlayhouseNaples, FL | General charitable purposes | $25K |
| Catholic Faith AppealPhiladelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Little Sisters of the PoorPhiladelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GA | General charitable purpose | $10K |
| Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Poly Prep Country Day SchoolBrooklyn, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research HospitalPhiladelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Bowery MissionNew York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Global Empowerment MissionDoral, FL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
By state: Maryland 2 · Delaware 4 · Ohio 1 · Illinois 1 · Florida 3 · Pennsylvania 3
About this foundation
Cochran Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of John R Cochran III, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cochran Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Cochran Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 19 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Cochran Family Foundation give?
Maryland (2 grants), Delaware (4 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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