Cogswell Benevolent Trust
Accepts applications
Cogswell Benevolent Trust is a private foundation in Bedford, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 107 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants107
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$42.2 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
74% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.7 million | 94 | $43.5 million |
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 109 | $38.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 108 | $40.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 107 | $42.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cogswell Benevolent Trust 116 South River Road E-1, Bedford, NH 03110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 622-4013 |
| What to submit | Application with copy of 501(c)(3) determination letter |
| Restrictions | 90% of awards have to stay in New Hampshire per trust document |
What Cogswell Benevolent Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 95 | $1.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $47,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $21,350 |
| Maine | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Aine Center | Support new program replication model initiative | $75,000 |
| YMCA Camp Huckins | Capital expenditure | $75,000 |
| Granite United Way | Annual appeal | $60,000 |
| Easter Seals NH | Construct playground at gammon academy, zachary road manch. 3 yr pledge $150k in 2024, $50k in 2025 & 2026 | $50,000 |
| My Turn | Expand project complete programs at central and west high schools | $50,000 |
| NH Food Bank | Thanksgiving turkeys | $50,000 |
| NH Food Bank | To purchase food | $50,000 |
| St Amselm's Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences | Capital support grappone hall | $50,000 |
| Waypoint NH | Building capacity around impact measurement and quality initiatives | $50,000 |
| Camp Allen NH | Roof repairs, rebuild deck, raise corner of building and replace door | $40,000 |
| Live & Let Live Farm Inc | Buy hay, feed, & veterinary care | $32,000 |
| Granite State Children's Alliance | Renovations to child advocacy center | $30,000 |
| Granite State Children's Alliance | Renovations to child advocacy center | $30,000 |
| Barton Center for Diabetes Education Inc | Campership fund for nh children | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua | Capital campaign for the power of youth | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley | Replace heating system | $25,000 |
| Crotched Mountain | For kids with complex disabilities in disadvantaged communities | $25,000 |
| Families in Transition | 31st annual thanksgiving breakfast | $25,000 |
| Families in Transition | 34th annual walk against hunger | $25,000 |
| Future in Sight | Nh assoc for the blind support for blind individuals | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc of NH | Assist with cost for breakdown of buses | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Southeast NH | Complete multifamily veteran project | $25,000 |
| Manchester City Library | Bookmobile | $25,000 |
| Nashua Children's Home | Transitional living program support | $25,000 |
| Nashua Police Athletic League | Summer experimental, mentoring, & community services activities | $25,000 |
| NH Historical Society | Expand technology upgrades and climate control | $25,000 |
| Presidential Oaks (NH Odd Fellows) | Modernize main service elevator | $25,000 |
| Riverbend Community Mental Health | Community housing in a 24-hour supported setting | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support youth programs, buy food & supplies for food pantry & financial assistance | $25,000 |
| Town of Candia-Welfare Dept | To assist those in need | $25,000 |
| Webster House | Fire suppression sprinkler system | $25,000 |
| YMCA Camp Belknap | 2024 camper scholarships | $25,000 |
| Webster House | Purchase second minivan | $22,891 |
| Upreach Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Upgrade accessible hill house hvac | $21,635 |
| Greater Seacoast Community Health | Small equipment needs | $20,000 |
| Nashua Children's Home | Transitional living program support | $20,000 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | Construct new prep kitchen | $20,000 |
| Macdowell | Support green retrofit of alexander studio | $16,300 |
| Helping Hands Outreach Center | Support 42 homeless men for a 2-year period | $15,120 |
| American Red Cross of New Hampshire | Disaster relief & home fire financial assist | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Goodwin
- Peter Kachavos
- Mark Northridge
Questions people ask
Does Cogswell Benevolent Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cogswell Benevolent Trust give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 107 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Cogswell Benevolent Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Goodwin (Trustee), Peter Kachavos (Trustee) and Mark Northridge (Trustee).
What does Cogswell Benevolent Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.