The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45
The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with stated purposes of general charitable purposes.
The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 at a glance
In short: The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 gave $1.9M across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,900,000
- +69.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +87.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,206,020
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45
- 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: 20 Montchanin Road Suite 2000, Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: (215) 419-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Loyola University Maryland ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 127 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware (51%), Ohio (18%), Florida (11%), Maryland (10%), and Pennsylvania (7%). The foundation also made listed grants to recipients in Arizona, New York, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 gives
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1.1M (2024) to $2.6M (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Stella Maris Cleveland, OH | General Charitable Purposes | $200,000 |
| Easter Seals Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $165,000 |
| The Ministry of Caring Inc Wilmington, DE | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| STARability Foundation Naples, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal Wilmington, DE | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Saint Mary Magdalen School Wilmington, DE | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse Naples, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,206,020 | $1,957,471 | $1,943,956 | $1,900,000 | 19 | $1,903,525 | $1,435,249 | $117,400 |
| 2024 | $1,190,199 | $1,385,995 | $1,134,149 | $1,118,500 | 21 | $1,118,525 | $738,869 | $82,132 |
| 2023 | $611,168 | $1,658,201 | $2,572,606 | $2,560,000 | 27 | $2,560,025 | $148,047 | $71,888 |
| 2022 | $1,491,147 | $476,751 | $2,485,888 | $2,456,720 | 29 | $2,456,745 | $438,925 | $169,890 |
| 2021 | $3,481,804 | $794,053 | $2,188,066 | $2,158,500 | 31 | $2,158,525 | $755,047 | $265,983 |
| 2020 | $4,872,209 | $3,452,623 | $2,213,735 | $2,195,000 | 1 | — | $433,913 | $214,459 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 reported a distributable amount of $117K 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 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Stella Maris describes its mission as providing addiction and mental health services, while STARability Foundation says it supports individuals with disabilities through social, vocational, and educational connections. Johns Hopkins University describes its mission as educating students, fostering research, and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $1,118,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to Bishop Malooly Scholarship, $200,000 to Stella Maris, and $100,000 each to STARability Foundation and Johns Hopkins University. Other listed grants included $60,000 to Catholic Faith Appeal, $45,000 to Saint Mary Magdalen School, and $25,000 each to Gulfshore Playhouse and the University of Delaware. The listed grant purposes were general charitable purposes. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 19 grants totaling $1.9 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John R Cochran III as president and Patricia A Cochran as vice president.
The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 is led by John R. Cochran III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John R. Cochran III
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Cochran
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45
How much does The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 give each year?
The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 gave $1.9M across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 21 grants.
What is The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45's typical grant size?
The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $100,000, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 give grants?
The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 gives mostly in Maryland: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Delaware (13%) and Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (3 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45's largest grantees?
The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45's largest 2025 grantees include Loyola University Maryland ($1,000,000), Stella Maris ($200,000) and Easter Seals ($165,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45?
The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45?
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 The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45's EIN?
The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2084405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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