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Cogswell Benevolent Trust

Manchester, New Hampshire  ·  EIN 020235690  ·  Private foundation

Cogswell Benevolent Trust is a private foundation based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.6M in grants paid and $30.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 714 individual grants from this funder — $12.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.2M
Total assets
714
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cogswell Benevolent Trust funds

Cogswell Benevolent Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, disability services, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cogswell Benevolent Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Catholic Medical Center
EXPANSION OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT & HEART CENTER
Manchester, NH$150K2021
Bektash Temple
$50K EACH TO BOSTON SHRINE HOSPITAL, SPRINGFIELD SHRINE HOSP & MONTREAL SHRINE HOSPITAL
Concord, NH$150K2023
Moore Center
CREATE ALTERNATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES MODEL/PROGRAM
Manchester, NH$140K2021
Families in Transition
MANCHESTER EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER
Manchester, NH$100K2021
Families in Transition
EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FOOD & SHELTER DUE TO COVID-19 CRISIS
Manchester, NH$100K2020
Nh Food Bank
EMERGENCY GRANT FOR FOOD DUE TO COVID-19 CRISIS
Manchester, NH$100K2020
Casa New Hampshire
INCREASE CAPACITY TO SERVE 100% OF NH'S ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN
Manchester, NH$100K2020
Easter Seals New Hampshire
BUY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLEANING SUPPLIES DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Manchester, NH$100K2020
Amoskeag Health
INSTALL ELEVATOR IN SELMA DEITCH CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
Manchester, NH$100K2022
Casa New Hampshire
FUND RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, SUPERVISION, & VOLUNTEER RETENTION
Manchester, NH$100K2022
Catholic Medical Center
FINAL PAYMENT ON 250K 2021 PLEDGE FOR EMERGENCY DEPT & HEART CENTER
Manchester, NH$100K2022
Families in Transition
FAMILY WILLOWS IOP & RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM
Manchester, NH$100K2017
Granite United Way
$55,000 FOR 2023 ANNUAL APPEAL & $25,000 FOR LEADER IN ME PROGRAM
Manchester, NH$80K2023
Boys & Girls Club of Manchester
PURCHASE NEW BUS
Manchester, NH$75K2024
Easter Seals Nh
CONSTRUCT PLAYGROUND AT GAMMON ACADEMY, ZACHARY ROAD MANCH. 3 YR PLEDGE $150K NOW, $50K IN 2025 & 2026
Manchester, NH$75K2024

Cogswell Benevolent Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2019$1.7M
2020$1.6M
2021$1.7M
2022$1.8M
2023$2.1M
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from Cogswell Benevolent Trust

Cogswell Benevolent Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Cogswell Benevolent Trust

Does Cogswell Benevolent Trust accept grant applications?
Cogswell Benevolent Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Cogswell Benevolent Trust fund?
Cogswell Benevolent Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Catholic Medical Center, Bektash Temple, Moore Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cogswell Benevolent Trust give in grants?
Cogswell Benevolent Trust reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.4M over 714 grants.
Where is Cogswell Benevolent Trust located?
Cogswell Benevolent Trust is based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 020235690.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cogswell Benevolent Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cogswell Benevolent Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.