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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 02-0235690

Cogswell Benevolent Trust

A private foundation in Bedford, NH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 107 grants and $1.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Cogswell Benevolent Trust
116 South River Road E-1
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-4013
Form and materials
Application with copy of 501(c)(3) determination letter
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
90% of awards have to stay in new hampshire per trust document

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,763,326

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $34,136,657

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,706,074

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $33,175,388

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,139,364

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $31,890,768

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,758,210

    Grants listed
    95
    Assets, end of year
    $32,935,939

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,676,485

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $33,670,674

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,631,572

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $30,218,866

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,744,183

    Grants listed
    113
    Assets, end of year
    $29,030,435

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,556,921

    Grants listed
    105
    Assets, end of year
    $28,915,369

Grants paid in 2025

107 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Friends of Aine CenterManchester, NH

    Support new program replication model initiative

    $75,000
  2. YMCA Camp HuckinsFreedom, NH

    Capital expenditure

    $75,000
  3. Granite United WayManchester, NH

    Annual appeal

    $60,000
  4. Easter Seals NHManchester, NH

    Construct playground at gammon academy, zachary road manch. 3 yr pledge $150k in 2024, $50k in 2025 & 2026

    $50,000
  5. My TurnNashua, NH

    Expand project complete programs at central and west high schools

    $50,000
  6. NH Food BankManchester, NH

    Thanksgiving turkeys

    $50,000
  7. NH Food BankManchester, NH

    To purchase food

    $50,000
  8. St Amselm's Jean School of Nursing and Health SciencesManchester, NH

    Capital support grappone hall

    $50,000
  9. Waypoint NHManchester, NH

    Building capacity around impact measurement and quality initiatives

    $50,000
  10. Camp Allen NHBedford, NH

    Roof repairs, rebuild deck, raise corner of building and replace door

    $40,000
  11. Live & Let Live Farm IncChichester, NH

    Buy hay, feed, & veterinary care

    $32,000
  12. Granite State Children's AllianceNashua, NH

    Renovations to child advocacy center

    $30,000
  13. Granite State Children's AllianceNashua, NH

    Renovations to child advocacy center

    $30,000
  14. Barton Center for Diabetes Education IncNorth Oxford, MA

    Campership fund for NH children

    $25,000
  15. Boys & Girls Club of Greater NashuaNashua, NH

    Capital campaign for the power of youth

    $25,000
  16. Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan ValleyMilford, NH

    Replace heating system

    $25,000
  17. Crotched MountainGreenfield, NH

    For kids with complex disabilities in disadvantaged communities

    $25,000
  18. Families in TransitionManchester, NH

    31st annual thanksgiving breakfast

    $25,000
  19. Families in TransitionManchester, NH

    34th annual walk against hunger

    $25,000
  20. Future in SightConcord, NH

    NH assoc for the blind support for blind individuals

    $25,000
  21. Girls Inc of NHManchester, NH

    Assist with cost for breakdown of buses

    $25,000
  22. Habitat for Humanity Southeast NHPortsmouth, NH

    Complete multifamily veteran project

    $25,000
  23. Manchester City LibraryManchester, NH

    Bookmobile

    $25,000
  24. Nashua Children's HomeNashua, NH

    Transitional living program support

    $25,000
  25. Nashua Police Athletic LeagueNashua, NH

    Summer experimental, mentoring, & community services activities

    $25,000
  26. NH Historical SocietyConcord, NH

    Expand technology upgrades and climate control

    $25,000
  27. Presidential Oaks (NH Odd Fellows)Concord, NH

    Modernize main service elevator

    $25,000
  28. Riverbend Community Mental HealthConcord, NH

    Community housing in a 24-hour supported setting

    $25,000
  29. The Salvation ArmyNashua, NH

    Support youth programs, buy food & supplies for food pantry & financial assistance

    $25,000
  30. Town of Candia-Welfare DeptCandia, NH

    To assist those in need

    $25,000
  31. Webster HouseManchester, NH

    Fire suppression sprinkler system

    $25,000
  32. YMCA Camp BelknapMirror Lake, NH

    2024 camper scholarships

    $25,000
  33. Webster HouseManchester, NH

    Purchase second minivan

    $22,891
  34. Upreach Therapeutic Equestrian CenterGoffstown, NH

    Upgrade accessible hill house hvac

    $21,635
  35. Greater Seacoast Community HealthSomersworth, NH

    Small equipment needs

    $20,000
  36. Nashua Children's HomeNashua, NH

    Transitional living program support

    $20,000
  37. The Friendly KitchenConcord, NH

    Construct new prep kitchen

    $20,000
  38. MacdowellPeterborough, NH

    Support green retrofit of alexander studio

    $16,300
  39. Helping Hands Outreach CenterManchester, NH

    Support 42 homeless men for a 2-year period

    $15,120
  40. American Red Cross of New HampshireConcord, NH

    Disaster relief & home fire financial assist

    $15,000
  41. Concord Hospital TrustConcord, NH

    Purcahse of new medical equipment for family health center

    $15,000
  42. Southeast Land Trust of NHEpping, NH

    Support all-terrain learning adventurers program

    $15,000
  43. Manchester Historic AssnManchester, NH

    Replace front door and upgrade hvac and technology

    $14,300
  44. The Granite YMCAManchester, NH

    Safety around water program

    $12,500
  45. Boys & Girls Club of Greater SalemSalem, NH

    Repair and upgrade gym floor

    $10,300
  46. Albacore ParkPortsmouth, NH

    Installation of exhibit materials

    $10,000
  47. Claremont Learning PartnershipClaremont, NH

    One4 all child care center's food program

    $10,000
  48. Franklin Opera HouseFranklin, NH

    Renovations to the theatre

    $10,000
  49. Fueled by KidsBedford, NH

    Provide food for school children in manchester

    $10,000
  50. GatherPortsmouth, NH

    Support mobile markets & meals 4 kids programs

    $10,000
  51. GatherPortsmouth, NH

    Core food access program

    $10,000
  52. Global Citizens CircleHooksett, NH

    Epand professional development programming

    $10,000
  53. HavenPortsmouth, NH

    Emergency shelter and housing program

    $10,000
  54. International Institute of New EnglandBoston, MA

    Lna for success program

    $10,000
  55. Kearsarge Area Council on AgingNew London, NH

    Support transportation for chain senior center

    $10,000
  56. Lakes Region Community ServicesLaconia, NH

    Replace aging laptop computers

    $10,000
  57. Magnolia House NHHampton, NH

    Ditch the rent build the shed for men and their families

    $10,000
  58. Merrimack Valley Day Care ServicesConcord, NH

    Roof repair

    $10,000
  59. Monadnock United WayKeene, NH

    Support early childhood region 1

    $10,000
  60. Mt Washington Valley Adult Day CenterConway, NH

    National dementia care program

    $10,000
  61. New Hampshire HumanitiesConcord, NH

    2026 us@250 big watch

    $10,000
  62. NH Children's TrustConcord, NH

    Financial support and basic needs

    $10,000
  63. NH Oral Health CoalitionConcord, NH

    Oral health and dental access of low-income individuals

    $10,000
  64. Opportunity NetworksAmherst, NH

    To serve adults with developmental and acquired disabilities

    $10,000
  65. Our Place NHDover, NH

    Housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities

    $10,000
  66. Reach for the Top Therapy ServicesDover, NH

    Services for families delayed insurance processing

    $10,000
  67. Scouting AmericaManchester, NH

    For youth to learn and grow outdoors

    $10,000
  68. Star Island CorpPortsmouth, NH

    Historic preservation and infrastructure improvements

    $10,000
  69. The Frost PlaceFranconia, NH

    Replace original foundation to robert frost farmhouse

    $10,000
  70. The Summer CampReadfield, ME

    30 camperships for at-risk NH girls

    $10,000
  71. Thomas More College of Liberal ArtsMerrimack, NH

    Dormitory renovations

    $10,000
  72. Whole Village Family Resource CenterPlymouth, NH

    Family support program

    $10,000
  73. Appalachian Mountain ClubCharlestown, MA

    Support coos county place based educational program

    $8,000
  74. Girls Scouts of the Green & White MountainsBedford, NH

    Programming for underserved and at-risk girls

    $7,500
  75. Operation Delta DogHollis, NH

    Support veteran peer mentoring program

    $7,500
  76. Kurn Hattin Homes for ChildrenWestminister, VT

    Defray outpatient expense for uninsured medical needs

    $7,425
  77. Bridges Domestic & Sexual ViolenceMilford, NH

    Purchase shelter furniture & beds

    $6,750
  78. Kurn Hattin Homes for ChildrenWestminister, VT

    Defray outpatient expense for uninsured medical needs

    $6,425
  79. Northeast PassageDurham, NH

    Purchase extreme motus all-terrain wheelchair and indeelift

    $5,530
  80. Camp Exsighting AdventuresBedford, NH

    Camper scholarships

    $5,000
  81. Camp StarfishRindge, NH

    Camper scholarships

    $5,000
  82. Camp SunshineCasco, ME

    Family retreat program for NH families

    $5,000
  83. Carter Community Building Assoc (ccba)Lebanon, NH

    Youth drop-in center support

    $5,000
  84. Children's Center (wolfeboro)Wolfeboro, NH

    Family support program

    $5,000
  85. Concord ChoraleConcord, NH

    2024-2025 season of performances

    $5,000
  86. Dental Lifeline Network NHConcord, NH

    Donated dental services

    $5,000
  87. Friends of VeteransWhite Riv JCT, VT

    Assist NH homeless veterans & families in their time of need

    $5,000
  88. Gateways Community ServicesNashua, NH

    Autism center and sibshop of greater nashua

    $5,000
  89. Granite GuildLancaster, NH

    Daily operation of community center and food pantry

    $5,000
  90. New England Hemophilia AssocDedham, MA

    Support family camp in moultonborough, NH

    $5,000
  91. NH Music FestivalPlymouth, NH

    Support music in the mountains concerts

    $5,000
  92. On BelayNewmarket, NH

    Adventure based support programs for children of cancer patients

    $5,000
  93. Seacoast Community SchoolPortsmouth, NH

    Enhance enrichment program and upgrade equipment

    $5,000
  94. The Patriot Resilient Leader InstituteGuilford, NH

    Bolster first responders' mental & physical health

    $5,000
  95. United Negro College FundWashington, DC

    Annual appeal

    $5,000
  96. Hampshire Country SchoolRindge, NH

    Educational environment for neurodivergent boys

    $3,650
  97. Alton Community ServicesAlton, NH

    Alton food pantry

    $2,500
  98. Claremont Soup KitchenClaremont, NH

    Soup kitchen & food pantry

    $2,500
  99. Life Ministries Food PantryWolfeboro, NH

    Food pantry support

    $2,500
  100. New Durham Food PantryNew Durham, NH

    Yr end support

    $2,500
  101. Sonshine Soup KitchenDerry, NH

    Yr end support

    $2,500
  102. Twin Rivers Food PantryFranklin, NH

    Emergency food pantry

    $2,500
  103. Upper Valley HavenWhite Riv JCT, VT

    Food services program

    $2,500
  104. Bektash TempleConcord, NH

    Transportation expenses

    $2,000
  105. Masonic Grand LodgeMilford, NH

    The "dare" program

    $2,000
  106. Scottish RiteLexington, MA

    Support for charities in the most need

    $2,000
  107. Suprement Council HeadquartersLexington, MA

    Support for charities with the greatest need

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services11 grants $182,89133% of the total
  2. Health4 grants $70,00013% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter3 grants $60,00011% of the total
  4. Animals2 grants $39,5007% of the total
  5. Youth development2 grants $35,3006% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation2 grants $26,6355% of the total
  7. 10 other causes18 grants $140,50025% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New Hampshire95 grants $1,679,976
  2. Massachusetts6 grants $47,000
  3. Vermont4 grants $21,350
  4. Maine2 grants $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Charles GoodwinTRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $36,000
  • Peter KachavosTRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $36,000
  • Mark NorthridgeTRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $36,000

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