Louise B Cochrane Charitable Founda
Accepts applications
Louise B Cochrane Charitable Founda is a private foundation in Henrico, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 106 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $963,450 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $975,700 | 111 | $20.1 million |
| 2024 | $963,450 | 113 | $21.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 106 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | J Christopher Gilman 607 Walsing Drive, Henrico, VA 23229 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 690-8322 |
| What to submit | No specific format required |
| Deadlines | No specific deadline observed |
| Restrictions | Gifts generally awarded to central va charities |
What Louise B Cochrane Charitable Founda funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 72 | $759,500 |
| Tennessee | 21 | $150,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $45,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $13,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | General fund | $200,000 |
| Kanuga Episcopal Conference Center | General fund | $40,000 |
| Virginia Public Media | General fund | $40,000 |
| Goochland Cares | General fund | $30,000 |
| Collegiate School | General fund/economics inst | $25,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical | General fund | $25,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | General fund | $20,000 |
| Richmond Ballet | General fund | $20,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia | General fund | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $15,000 |
| Land Trust of Virginia | General fund | $15,000 |
| Visitation Hospital Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Virginia Opera | General fund | $15,000 |
| C2ADOPT | General fund | $10,000 |
| Camp Marymount | General fund | $10,000 |
| Casa Nashville | General fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities - Nashville | General fund | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Daily Planet Health Servics | General fund | $10,000 |
| Feed More | General fund | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Goose Creek Association | General fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Richmond Scan | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hands Across Middlesex | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hanover Christmas Mother | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hanover Community Support | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hanover Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $10,000 |
| Healthy Harvest Food Bank | General fund | $10,000 |
| Middleburg Fish | General fund | $10,000 |
| National Parks Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Richmond Symphony | General fund | $10,000 |
| Room in the Inn Campus for Hum Dev | General fund | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Henry Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Tabernacle Baptist Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation Donation Processing | General fund | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | General fund | $10,000 |
| Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Squad | General fund | $6,000 |
| American Freinds of Ocean Cleanup | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E
- Emily Louise Remke
- Jennifer Giles Austell
Questions people ask
Does Louise B Cochrane Charitable Founda accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific deadline observed.
How much does Louise B Cochrane Charitable Founda give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Louise B Cochrane Charitable Founda?
Its 2025 filing lists E (President), Emily Louise Remke (Director) and Jennifer Giles Austell (Director).
What does Louise B Cochrane Charitable Founda fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.