Cocherl Family Foundation
The Cocherl Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Leawood, Kansas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including community and human-services nonprofits, education organizations, and colleges and universities.
Cocherl Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Cocherl Family Foundation gave $734K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Kansas. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $734,470
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,362
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,235
- Total assets
- $16,401,206
- +60.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (19 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cocherl Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Patrick J Cocherl as the contact and says there are no specific application forms and no deadlines. It states that scholarship assistance is for people in the an individual recipient area who need assistance seeking higher education at an accredited four-year, two-year, or trade school; applicants must maintain a C average and be progressing toward a degree.
- Contact
Application contact: Patrick J Cocherl
Mailing address: 14105 Canterbury, Leawood, KS 66224
Phone: (913) 685-8855
Website: https://cocherlfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cocherl Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Welcome House ($75K). Together the top 10 received $460K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 163 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 7% to Massachusetts, 4% to Missouri, 3% to Colorado, and 1% to Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cocherl Family Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 40 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $471K (2020) to $783K (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $734K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome House Overland Park, KS | Support Organization Mission | $75,000 |
| Down Syndrome Innovations Mission, KS | Support Organization Mission | $70,000 |
| The Battle Within Olathe, KS | Support Organization Mission | $70,000 |
| City Year Boston, MA | Support Organization Mission | $50,000 |
| Donnelly College Overland Park, KS | Support Organization Mission | $50,000 |
| Just Something About KC Overland Park, KS | Support Organization Mission | $35,000 |
| Blue Valley Education Fdn Overland Park, KS | Support Organization Mission | $35,000 |
| St Michaels the Archangel Leawood, KS | Suport Organization Mission | $25,000 |
| Team up for Down Syndrome Colorado Springs, CO | Support Organization Mission | $25,000 |
| Gildas Club Kansas City Overland Park, KS | Support Organization Mission | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,401,206 | $6,681,549 | $1,047,245 | $734,470 | 40 | $738,417 | $5,886,108 | $681,309 |
| 2023 | $10,213,047 | $683,032 | $739,668 | $616,098 | 28 | $622,811 | $565,268 | $649,761 |
| 2022 | $10,271,396 | $891,672 | $1,016,772 | $782,559 | 31 | $792,318 | $691,878 | $688,383 |
| 2021 | $10,371,961 | $1,643,097 | $957,546 | $713,526 | 33 | $716,586 | $1,351,646 | $767,254 |
| 2020 | $9,701,633 | $914,411 | $630,674 | $471,053 | 31 | — | $763,904 | $646,246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cocherl Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $681K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working with people with Down syndrome and their families, veterans and first responders experiencing trauma, children and families in crisis, and students and colleges. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Down Syndrome Innovations says it provides support, resources, information, and education for people with Down syndrome, their families, and the professionals who serve them. The Battle Within says it serves veterans, first responders, and front-line medical personnel experiencing PTSD and other service-related trauma. Donnelly College describes its mission as providing education and community services, particularly for students who might otherwise not be served.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $734,470. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $10,235. The largest listed grants included $75,000 to Welcome House; $70,000 each to Down Syndrome Innovations and The Battle Within; and $50,000 each to City Year and Donnelly College. The University of Kansas received $24,000 for scholarships.
The foundation’s grant totals were $616,098 across 28 grants in 2023 and $782,559 across 31 grants in 2022. Many of the listed 2024 grants were described as support for the recipient organization’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Patrick J Cocherl Jr, Kathleen B Cocherl, Kristin Cocherl Tarpy, Jennifer Cocherl Harris, Shawn P Cocherl, Ryan M Cocherl, and Patrick J Cocherl III.
Cocherl Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Cocherl Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen B. Cocherl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Cocherl Tarpy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Cocherl III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Cocherl Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan M. Cocherl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn P. Cocherl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cocherl Family Foundation
How much does Cocherl Family Foundation give each year?
Cocherl Family Foundation gave $734K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $616K across 28 grants.
What is Cocherl Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Cocherl Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,235, and its average grant was $18,362, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cocherl Family Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Cocherl Family Foundation give grants?
Cocherl Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Overland Park, KS (21 grants), Kansas City, MO (2 grants) and Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does Cocherl Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Cocherl Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization Mission" (26 grants) and "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are Cocherl Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Cocherl Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Welcome House ($75,000), Down Syndrome Innovations ($70,000) and The Battle Within ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cocherl Family Foundation?
Cocherl Family Foundation reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $738K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $681K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cocherl Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working with people with Down syndrome and their families, veterans and first responders experiencing trauma, children and families in crisis, and students and colleges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cocherl Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists Patrick J Cocherl as the contact and says there are no specific application forms and no deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cocherl Family Foundation's EIN?
Cocherl Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6266710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cocherl Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cocherl-family-foundation-morg_42720a6577fa4f60a41db604944d898d
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