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Patrick Cochran's Inspiration Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fitchburg, Massachusetts · EIN 852288196

Patrick Cochran's Inspiration Foundation is a private foundation in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,326 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,890 and the largest $5,436. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4,5003$63,068
2024$1,0001$61,984
2025$12,3263$49,658

How to apply

Patrick Cochran's Inspiration 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Patrick Cochran's Inspiration Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts3$12,326

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Local Technical Schools Participating in Skills USA
Fitchburg, MA
Assist students interested in trades/skills$5,436
Skillsusa Massachussetts
Raynham, MA
Assist students interested in trades/skills$4,890
Community Foundation North Central Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA
Career readiness and education$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Patrick Cochran's Inspiration Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Patrick Cochran's Inspiration Foundation give?

$12,326 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,890.

Who runs Patrick Cochran's Inspiration Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Patrick Cochran (President & Ceo).

What does Patrick Cochran's Inspiration Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.

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