1988 Irrev Cochrane Memorial Tr
Accepts applications
1988 Irrev Cochrane Memorial Tr is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $590,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$590,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $625,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $590,000 | 14 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $625,000 | 14 | $11.5 million |
| 2025 | $590,000 | 13 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | U S Bancorp Center 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402-7020 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 265-7962 |
| What to submit | 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 |
What 1988 Irrev Cochrane Memorial Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 8 | $350,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $180,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bread for the City | General operating | $60,000 |
| American Chestnut Land Trust | General operating | $60,000 |
| Archdiocese of Washington | General operating | $60,000 |
| Some Inc (So Others Might Eat) | General operating | $60,000 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society | General operating | $60,000 |
| Washington English Center | General operating | $60,000 |
| District Alliance for Safe Housing | General operating | $40,000 |
| Mamatoto Village | General operating | $35,000 |
| L'arche | General operating | $35,000 |
| Food & Friends | General operating | $30,000 |
| Academy of Hope | General operating | $30,000 |
| The District of Columbia Children's Advocacy Center | General operating | $30,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General operating | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelley A Ellsworth
- Katherine A Ellsworth
- Deborah D Ellsworth
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does 1988 Irrev Cochrane Memorial Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15.
How much does 1988 Irrev Cochrane Memorial Tr give?
$590,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs 1988 Irrev Cochrane Memorial Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelley A Ellsworth (Co-Trustee), Katherine A Ellsworth (Co-Trustee), Deborah D Ellsworth (Co-Trustee) and US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does 1988 Irrev Cochrane Memorial Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.