Bruce G Cochener Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bruce G Cochener Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $502,751 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $85,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$502,751
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $258,212 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $265,007 | 56 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $258,212 | 61 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $502,751 | 74 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Bruce G Cochener Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bruce G Cochener Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | $210,000 |
| Kansas | 47 | $200,974 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $60,000 |
| Alabama | 9 | $12,698 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,195 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $955 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Repertory Theater | Capital/Other | $85,000 |
| Duke University | Operating/Education | $60,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Operating/Capital | $50,000 |
| Spruce Street School | Capital/Education | $50,000 |
| Assistance League of Wichita | Operating/Welfare | $26,000 |
| HopeNet Wichita | Operating/Welfare | $25,000 |
| Seattle Academy of the Arts | Capital/Education | $25,000 |
| PBS Kansas | Operating/Other | $16,096 |
| Wichita Community Foundation | Operating/Welfare | $13,578 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | Operating/Education | $12,500 |
| KVC Foundation-Camber Mental Health | Operating/Welfare | $12,000 |
| Music Theatre of Wichita | Operating/Welfare | $11,500 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | Operating/Education | $10,000 |
| Discovery Childrens Museum | Operating/Educational | $10,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Operating/Welfare | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Plains | Operating/Welfare | $9,836 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Operating/Welfare | $7,000 |
| Wiregrass United Way | Operating/Welfare | $6,035 |
| ICT Food Rescue | Operating/Welfare | $5,000 |
| Kansas Childrens Service League | Operating/Welfare | $4,500 |
| Christian Performance Theater | Operating/Welfare | $3,500 |
| Hope Ranch for Women Inc | Operating/Welfare | $2,900 |
| Wichita Childrens Home | Operating/Welfare | $2,750 |
| Wichita Public Schools Foundation | Operating/Education | $2,550 |
| Smoky Hill Cemetery Company | Operating/Other | $2,500 |
| Derby Education Foundation | Operating/Education | $2,500 |
| NXTUS Inc | Operating/Other | $2,500 |
| Kansas Food Bank | Operating/Welfare | $2,500 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Operating/Welfare | $2,145 |
| Good360 | Operating/Welfare | $2,000 |
| Wiregrass Area Food Bank | Operating/Welfare | $2,000 |
| The Pando Initiative | Operating/Education | $1,750 |
| American Red Cross | Operating/Welfare | $1,500 |
| Headland Methodist Church | Operating/Religious | $1,500 |
| Dothan Rescue Mission | Operating/Welfare | $1,500 |
| ICT Street Team | Operating/Welfare | $1,500 |
| Christ Gospel Church | Operating/Religious | $1,000 |
| New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church | Operating/Religious | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of SW Kansas | Operating/Welfare | $1,000 |
| Wichita Church of Christ | Operating/Religious | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna M Cochener
- Deanna M Cochener
- Todd M Connell
- Melane A Brown
- Timothy D Short
Questions people ask
Does Bruce G Cochener Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruce G Cochener Foundation give?
$502,751 in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bruce G Cochener Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna M Cochener (President/TTEE), Deanna M Cochener (Vice-President/TTEE), Todd M Connell (Trustee) and Melane A Brown (Secy/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bruce G Cochener Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.