1988 Irrevocable Cochrane Memorial Trust
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 41-6309348 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | U S BANCORP CENTER |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS MN 554027020 |
| Phone | 8882657962 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF INQUIRY; A TWO-PAGE SUMMARY OF ORG'S MISSION, PROGRAMS, POPULATIONS SERVED, MEASURES OF SUCCESS, AND PLANS FOR CURRENT YEAR; & MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 15 |
| Restrictions | THIS TRUST IS CREATED & ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, LITERARY &/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITH EMPHASIS ON ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WASHINGTON D.C. AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread for the City | Washington DC, DC | General operating | $60,000 |
| American Chestnut Land Trust | Prince Frederick, MD | General operating | $60,000 |
| Archdiocese of Washington | Chillum, MD | General operating | $60,000 |
| Some Inc (So Others Might Eat) | Washington, DC | General operating | $60,000 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society | Bladensburg, MD | General operating | $60,000 |
| Washington English Center | Washington, DC | General operating | $60,000 |
| District Alliance for Safe Housing | Washington DC, DC | General operating | $40,000 |
| Mamatoto Village | Washington, DC | General operating | $35,000 |
| L'arche | Washington DC, DC | General operating | $35,000 |
| Food & Friends | Washington, DC | General operating | $30,000 |
| Academy of Hope | Conway, SC | General operating | $30,000 |
| The District of Columbia Children's Advocacy Center | Washington, DC | General operating | $30,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General operating | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $625,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $590,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349101608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6309348
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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