Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind
Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It reported 12 grants totaling $10,750 in 2025; each listed grant was for scholarships at a college or university.
Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind at a glance
In short: Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind gave $11K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $895.833), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,750
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $896
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $186,324
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Mary M Zaremba as the contact; application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary M Zaremba
Mailing address: One Boston Place, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 722-7626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thomas College ($2K). Together the top 8 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($2,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine, 21% to Massachusetts, and 5% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $12K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas College Waterville, ME | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Husson University Bangor, ME | Scholarships | $1,750 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,750 |
| UNE - Westbrook College of Heath Professions Portland, ME | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Mass College of Pharm and Health Science Boston, MA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Emerson College Boston, MA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | Scholarships | $500 |
| University of Maine Farmington Farmington, ME | Scholarships | $500 |
| University of Maine Orono, ME | Scholarships | $250 |
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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 | $186,324 | $7,708 | $14,460 | $10,750 | 12 | $12,158 | $5,255 | $10,355 |
| 2024 | $192,832 | $9,696 | $13,847 | $10,450 | 8 | $11,801 | $7,064 | $10,937 |
| 2023 | $195,795 | $247 | $14,241 | $10,100 | 11 | $11,429 | $3,292 | $9,537 |
| 2022 | $209,818 | $37,681 | $16,103 | $12,033 | 13 | $13,565 | $35,265 | $11,366 |
| 2021 | $187,225 | $15,651 | $13,382 | $9,297 | 8 | — | $13,249 | $10,997 |
| 2020 | $184,955 | $10,724 | $12,072 | $8,500 | 7 | — | $8,485 | $9,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 supported scholarship purposes at colleges and universities. The grantees’ own mission statements describe a range of educational aims: Thomas College says it prepares students for personal and professional success and community leadership; Husson University says it prepares students for professional careers; and Emerson College says it educates artists, communicators, scholars, and professionals. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $10,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $2,000 to Thomas College and $1,750 to an individual recipient Community College, UNE - Westbrook College of Health, St Josephs College of Maine, Mass College of Pharm and Health Science, and Emerson College each received $1,000. The listed grants were for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BNY Mellon N A as trustee.
Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: BNY Mellon NA (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $4K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind
How much does Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind give each year?
Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind gave $11K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 8 grants.
What is Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind's typical grant size?
Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $896, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind give grants?
Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind gives mostly in Maine: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (12 grants).
Who are Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind's largest grantees?
Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind's largest 2025 grantees include Thomas College ($2,000), Husson University ($1,750) and UNE - Westbrook College of Heath Professions ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($2,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind?
Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind reported $186K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported scholarship purposes at colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind's EIN?
Cochran Gifford a Tr Uind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6078603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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