The Robert & Suzanne Cochran Fam Found
Preselected recipients only
The Robert & Suzanne Cochran Fam Found is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,119 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $52,500. 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$155,119
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$52,500
- Assets$818,814
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $166,900 the year before.
27% 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 | $263,491 | 14 | $882,665 |
| 2024 | $166,900 | 15 | $860,583 |
| 2025 | $155,119 | 11 | $818,814 |
How to apply
The Robert & Suzanne Cochran Fam Found 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 The Robert & Suzanne Cochran Fam Found funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $154,119 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Academy of Art | The academy serves as a creative and intellectual center for all artists dedicated to highly skilled, conceptually aware figurative and representational art. | $52,500 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | The museum collects, exhibits, preserves, researches, and interprets art of the united states in the broadest global, historical, and interdisciplinary contexts. | $52,255 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To restore, manage, and enhance central park in partnership with the public. | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Arts | The museum collects, exhibits, preserves, researches, and interprets art of the united states in the broadest global, historical, and interdisciplinary contexts. | $15,000 |
| Bridgehampton Chamber Music | Promotion of chamber music concerts to the general public | $2,650 |
| School of American Ballet Inc | In fy 2024, the school of american ballet passed knowledge of the balanchine ballet tradition from 20 gifted faculty members to some 845 students in its programs. These faculty members were augmented by a selected new york city ballet company member who participated in a teacher training program at sab | $2,500 |
| The Second Stage Theatre Inc | Second stage creates and champions plays and musicals by living american writers, and gives new life to comtemporary american plays. | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Theater Center | O sustain, encourage, and promote the performing arts and to educate the public with relation thereto. | $1,270 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | To be a catalyst for experimentation, learning, and creativity, a gathering place for all, and a home for artists and their ideas. | $944 |
| Vna Hospice Foundation | To support the programs and services of the vna of the treasure coast, relying on the generosity of its donors to do so. | $500 |
| Float Hope of Indian River County Inc | The purpose of the corporation is to advantage children, adolescents and teenagers in our community, without adequate financial means to participate on a year-round basis in swimming | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert P Cochran
- Suzanne H Cochran
Questions people ask
Does The Robert & Suzanne Cochran Fam Found accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robert & Suzanne Cochran Fam Found give?
$155,119 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Robert & Suzanne Cochran Fam Found?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert P Cochran (Director) and Suzanne H Cochran (Director).
What does The Robert & Suzanne Cochran Fam Found fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and education.