Cocchiaro Family Foundation
The Cocchiaro Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Holderness, New Hampshire. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $50,375 to organizations in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, including religious, conservation, health, and community-service organizations.
Cocchiaro Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Cocchiaro Family Foundation gave $50K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New Hampshire. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,375
- -60.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -59.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,875
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $829,849
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (75% 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 Cocchiaro Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Applications should be written and include the organization’s charitable purpose. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Cocchiaro
Mailing address: PO Box 42, Holderness, NH 03245
Phone: (603) 968-8307
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cocchiaro Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Trinity Parish ($15K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 142 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire, 20% to recipients in Rhode Island, and 5% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cocchiaro Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $675; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $134K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Parish Plymouth, NH | Religious | $15,450 |
| Community Church of Sandwich Center Sandwich, NH | Religous | $14,800 |
| Harmony Women's Care Center Providence, RI | Pregnancy Counseling | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Natick, MA | Cystic Fibrosis Research/Cure | $2,000 |
| Forest Society Concord, NH | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Squam Lakes Association Holderness, NH | Conservation | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Music Festival Plymouth, NH | MUSIC | $1,000 |
| Walkwithtiger Campton, NH | Support Homeless Veterans | $1,000 |
| Speare Memorial Hospital Plymouth, NH | Critical Access Hospital | $925 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge New England Brockton, MA | Addict & Family Support | $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 | $829,849 | $35,742 | $54,021 | $50,375 | 13 | $50,375 | $31,583 | $49,736 |
| 2024 | $848,128 | $251,858 | $129,707 | $126,757 | 32 | $126,757 | $28,837 | $39,820 |
| 2023 | $725,977 | $25,475 | $116,013 | $112,488 | 32 | $112,488 | $28,676 | $38,114 |
| 2022 | $816,515 | $41,150 | $143,211 | $133,663 | 32 | $133,663 | $38,228 | $44,885 |
| 2021 | $918,576 | $33,718 | $119,685 | $109,528 | 33 | — | $24,861 | $50,986 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cocchiaro Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for religious organizations, pregnancy services, cystic fibrosis research, conservation, music, veterans, hospital services, addiction and family support, and services for older adults.
Among the grantees, Squam Lakes Association describes its mission as conserving the natural beauty and resource values of the lakes area and promoting the protection and enjoyment of its lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces, and wildlife. Speare Memorial Hospital describes its mission as providing medical services and promoting the general health of its community. Adult & Teen Challenge New England describes its mission as providing adults and families with a Christian faith-based solution to drug, alcohol, and other life-controlling problems. Interlakes Community Caregivers describes its services as helping neighbors in need, including older adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $50,375. Grants ranged from $100 to $15,450, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $15,450 to Holy Trinity Parish in Plymouth, New Hampshire, for religious purposes; $14,800 to Community Church of Sandwich in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, for religious purposes; and $10,000 to Harmony Women’s Care Center in Providence, Rhode Island, for pregnancy counseling. Other grants included $2,000 each to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for cystic fibrosis research and a cure, the Forest Society for conservation, and Squam Lakes Association for conservation. The New Hampshire Music Festival received $1,000 for music, and WalkWithTiger received $1,000 to support homeless veterans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Cocchiaro as president and Janet Cocchiaro as vice preside.
Cocchiaro Family Foundation is led by Richard Cocchiaro, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Cocchiaro
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Janet Cocchiaro
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Cocchiaro Family Foundation
How much does Cocchiaro Family Foundation give each year?
Cocchiaro Family Foundation gave $50K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 32 grants.
What is Cocchiaro Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Cocchiaro Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,875, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cocchiaro Family Foundation that year got $675 on average.
Where does Cocchiaro Family Foundation give grants?
Cocchiaro Family Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, NH (4 grants).
Does Cocchiaro Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Cocchiaro Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cocchiaro Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Cocchiaro Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Trinity Parish ($15,450), Community Church of Sandwich ($14,800) and Harmony Women's Care Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cocchiaro Family Foundation?
Cocchiaro Family Foundation reported $830K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cocchiaro Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for religious organizations, pregnancy services, cystic fibrosis research, conservation, music, veterans, hospital services, addiction and family support, and services for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cocchiaro Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cocchiaro Family Foundation's EIN?
Cocchiaro Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1909063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Cocchiaro Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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