Bruce G Cochener Foundation
The Bruce G Cochener Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, health, human services, and the arts.
Bruce G Cochener Foundation at a glance
In short: Bruce G Cochener Foundation gave $503K across 74 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Washington. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $502,751
- +94.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 74
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,794
- +60.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,629,051
- +23.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (23 of 74, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bruce G Cochener Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 423 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 691-4524
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruce G Cochener Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seattle Repertory Theater ($85K). Together the top 10 received $363K.
Grant Size Distribution
355 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 342 grants of 355 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Washington received 42% of grant dollars and recipients in Kansas received 40%. North Carolina accounted for 12%, Alabama 3%, and Nevada 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bruce G Cochener Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 74 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $258K (2024) to $503K (2025). In 2025 it made 74 grants totaling $503K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Repertory Theater Seattle, WA | Capital/Other | $85,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Operating/Education | $60,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Seattle, WA | Operating/Capital | $50,000 |
| Spruce Street School Seattle, WA | Capital/Education | $50,000 |
| Assistance League of Wichita Wichita, KS | Operating/Welfare | $26,000 |
| HopeNet Wichita Wichita, KS | Operating/Welfare | $25,000 |
| Seattle Academy of the Arts Seattle, WA | Capital/Education | $25,000 |
| PBS Kansas Wichita, KS | Operating/Other | $16,096 |
| Wichita Community Foundation Wichita, KS | Operating/Welfare | $13,578 |
| Wichita Collegiate School Wichita, KS | Operating/Education | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,629,051 | $1,933,138 | $645,569 | $502,751 | 74 | $572,993 | $1,650,561 | $374,384 |
| 2024 | $6,191,482 | $263,483 | $400,761 | $258,212 | 61 | $331,078 | $156,064 | $368,793 |
| 2023 | $6,203,024 | $-2,140 | $394,535 | $265,007 | 56 | $333,810 | $29,763 | $322,858 |
| 2022 | $6,699,991 | $-126,039 | $495,749 | $374,230 | 89 | $441,360 | $51,819 | $352,148 |
| 2021 | $7,021,779 | $869,561 | $471,927 | $376,217 | 75 | $442,836 | $797,779 | $364,219 |
| 2020 | $6,324,145 | $303,190 | $374,146 | $285,225 | 60 | — | $265,931 | $333,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruce G Cochener Foundation reported a distributable amount of $374K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center describes its work as uniting research and care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease; Spruce Street School describes a personalized kindergarten-through-fifth-grade education focused on academic and social-emotional development; and Assistance League of Wichita says it runs community-based philanthropic programs and that its funds remain in Wichita. Other 2025 recipients included universities, schools, a children’s museum, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $502,751. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $85,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported awards included $85,000 to Seattle Repertory Theater for capital/other purposes, $60,000 to Duke University for operating/education, and $50,000 each to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for operating/capital and Spruce Street School for capital/education. Other notable awards included $26,000 to Assistance League of Wichita and $25,000 to HopeNet Wichita.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donna M Cochener as President/TTEE; Deanna M Cochener as Vice-President/TTEE; Todd M Connell as Trustee; Melane A Brown as Secy/Treasurer; and Timothy D Short as Asst Secy/Treas.
Bruce G Cochener Foundation is led by Donna M Cochener, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna M Cochener
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Deanna M Cochener
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Todd M Connell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Melane A Brown
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy D Short
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christine M Widrig (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jessi B Stang (2020–2024) — Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Donna M Cochener (President/TTEE). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bruce G Cochener Foundation
How much does Bruce G Cochener Foundation give each year?
Bruce G Cochener Foundation gave $503K across 74 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $258K across 61 grants.
What is Bruce G Cochener Foundation's typical grant size?
Bruce G Cochener Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,794, across 74 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bruce G Cochener Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Bruce G Cochener Foundation give grants?
Bruce G Cochener Foundation's top state is Washington, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (40%) and North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (37 grants), Dothan, AL (8 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Bruce G Cochener Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Bruce G Cochener Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (71 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bruce G Cochener Foundation's largest grantees?
Bruce G Cochener Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Seattle Repertory Theater ($85,000), Duke University ($60,000) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bruce G Cochener Foundation?
Bruce G Cochener Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $573K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $374K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bruce G Cochener Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruce G Cochener Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bruce G Cochener Foundation's EIN?
Bruce G Cochener Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7255404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bruce G Cochener Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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