Cogswell Benevolent Trust
Historical FunderBedford, New Hampshire · EIN 02-0235690 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded107
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$42.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 SOUTH RIVER ROAD E-1, BEDFORD NH 03110 |
| Phone | 6036224013 |
| 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Aine Center | Manchester, NH | Support new program replication model initiative | $75,000 |
| YMCA Camp Huckins | Freedom, NH | Capital expenditure | $75,000 |
| Granite United Way | Manchester, NH | Annual appeal | $60,000 |
| Easter Seals Nh | Manchester, NH | Construct playground at gammon academy, zachary road manch. 3 yr pledge $150K in 2024, $50K in 2025 & 2026 | $50,000 |
| My Turn | Nashua, NH | Expand project complete programs at central and west high schools | $50,000 |
| Nh Food Bank | Manchester, NH | Thanksgiving turkeys | $50,000 |
| Nh Food Bank | Manchester, NH | To purchase food | $50,000 |
| St Amselm's Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences | Manchester, NH | Capital support grappone hall | $50,000 |
| Waypoint Nh | Manchester, NH | Building capacity around impact measurement and quality initiatives | $50,000 |
| Camp Allen Nh | Bedford, NH | Roof repairs, rebuild deck, raise corner of building and replace door | $40,000 |
| Live & Let Live Farm Inc | Chichester, NH | Buy hay, feed, & veterinary care | $32,000 |
| Granite State Children's Alliance | Nashua, NH | Renovations to child advocacy center | $30,000 |
| Granite State Children's Alliance | Nashua, NH | Renovations to child advocacy center | $30,000 |
| Barton Center for Diabetes Education Inc | North Oxford, MA | Campership fund for nh children | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua | Nashua, NH | Capital campaign for the power of youth | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley | Milford, NH | Replace heating system | $25,000 |
| Crotched Mountain | Greenfield, NH | For kids with complex disabilities in disadvantaged communities | $25,000 |
| Families in Transition | Manchester, NH | 31St annual thanksgiving breakfast | $25,000 |
| Families in Transition | Manchester, NH | 34Th annual walk against hunger | $25,000 |
| Future in Sight | Concord, NH | Nh assoc for the blind support for blind individuals | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc of Nh | Manchester, NH | Assist with cost for breakdown of buses | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Southeast Nh | Portsmouth, NH | Complete multifamily veteran project | $25,000 |
| Manchester City Library | Manchester, NH | Bookmobile | $25,000 |
| Nashua Children's Home | Nashua, NH | Transitional living program support | $25,000 |
| Nashua Police Athletic League | Nashua, NH | Summer experimental, mentoring, & community services activities | $25,000 |
| Nh Historical Society | Concord, NH | Expand technology upgrades and climate control | $25,000 |
| Presidential Oaks (Nh Odd Fellows) | Concord, NH | Modernize main service elevator | $25,000 |
| Riverbend Community Mental Health | Concord, NH | Community housing in a 24-hour supported setting | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Nashua, NH | Support youth programs, buy food & supplies for food pantry & financial assistance | $25,000 |
| Town of Candia-Welfare Dept | Candia, NH | To assist those in need | $25,000 |
| Webster House | Manchester, NH | Fire suppression sprinkler system | $25,000 |
| YMCA Camp Belknap | Mirror Lake, NH | 2024 camper scholarships | $25,000 |
| Webster House | Manchester, NH | Purchase second minivan | $22,891 |
| Upreach Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Goffstown, NH | Upgrade accessible hill house hvac | $21,635 |
| Greater Seacoast Community Health | Somersworth, NH | Small equipment needs | $20,000 |
| Nashua Children's Home | Nashua, NH | Transitional living program support | $20,000 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | Concord, NH | Construct new prep kitchen | $20,000 |
| Macdowell | Peterborough, NH | Support green retrofit of alexander studio | $16,300 |
| Helping Hands Outreach Center | Manchester, NH | Support 42 homeless men for a 2-year period | $15,120 |
| American Red Cross of New Hampshire | Concord, NH | Disaster relief & home fire financial assist | $15,000 |
| Concord Hospital Trust | Concord, NH | Purcahse of new medical equipment for family health center | $15,000 |
| Southeast Land Trust of Nh | Epping, NH | Support all-terrain learning adventurers program | $15,000 |
| Manchester Historic Assn | Manchester, NH | Replace front door and upgrade hvac and technology | $14,300 |
| The Granite YMCA | Manchester, NH | Safety around water program | $12,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem | Salem, NH | Repair and upgrade gym floor | $10,300 |
| Albacore Park | Portsmouth, NH | Installation of exhibit materials | $10,000 |
| Claremont Learning Partnership | Claremont, NH | One4 all child care center's food program | $10,000 |
| Franklin Opera House | Franklin, NH | Renovations to the theatre | $10,000 |
| Fueled by Kids | Bedford, NH | Provide food for school children in manchester | $10,000 |
| Gather | Portsmouth, NH | Support mobile markets & meals 4 kids programs | $10,000 |
| Gather | Portsmouth, NH | Core food access program | $10,000 |
| Global Citizens Circle | Hooksett, NH | Epand professional development programming | $10,000 |
| Haven | Portsmouth, NH | Emergency shelter and housing program | $10,000 |
| International Institute of New England | Manchester, NH | Lna for success program | $10,000 |
| Kearsarge Area Council on Aging | New London, NH | Support transportation for chain senior center | $10,000 |
| Lakes Region Community Services | Laconia, NH | Replace aging laptop computers | $10,000 |
| Magnolia House Nh | Hampton, NH | Ditch the rent build the shed for men and their families | $10,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Day Care Services | Concord, NH | Roof repair | $10,000 |
| Monadnock United Way | Keene, NH | Support early childhood region 1 | $10,000 |
| Mt Washington Valley Adult Day Center | Conway, NH | National dementia care program | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 107 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,763,326 | 107 |
| 2024 | $1,706,074 | 108 |
| 2023 | $2,139,364 | 109 |
| 2021 | $1,676,485 | 94 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641759349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0235690
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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