Private foundation · Henrico, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Louise B Cochrane Charitable Founda
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 21 totaling $150,000 · 18 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Shelby County · plus 85 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 5% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 21.
- Total giving that year
- $1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1M | $150K | 21 |
| 2024 | $963K | $138K | 20 |
| 2023 | $976K | $130K | 18 |
How to apply
- Contact
- J christopher gilman · henrico · 8046908322
- What to send
- No specific format required
- Deadlines
- No specific deadline observed
- Limits
- Gifts generally awarded to central va charities
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- EPresident
- Emily Louise RemkeDirector
- Jennifer Giles AustellDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitation Hospital Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $15K |
| Casa Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $10K |
| Catholic Charities - Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $10K |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $10K |
| Room in the Inn Campus for Hum Dev | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $10K |
| St Henry Church | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $10K |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $10K |
| Cheekwood Botanical Gardens | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Cecilia Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Henry School | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Ace Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Land Trust for TN | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wo Smith Music School | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Camp Marymount | Fairview, Williamson County | General fund | $10K |
| Scott Hamilton Cares | Franklin, Williamson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General fund | $5,000 |