The Cochran Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 52-2084405 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Catholic Faith Appeal | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | Brooklyn, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | Doral, FL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,900,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $1,118,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $2,560,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602439349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2084405
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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