Cogswell Benevolent Trust
/OVERVIEW: The Cogswell Benevolent Trust supports organizations in New Hampshire in the areas of basic needs, health, food pantries, children and youth, out-of-school education programs, arts and culture, and more.
FUNDING AREAS: Basic needs, health, food pantries, children and youth, out-of-school education programs, arts and culture
IP TAKE: This is a good funder in New Hampshire to approach with needs for equipment, facility upgrades, and campaign support.
PROFILE: Established in 1929, the Cogswell Benevolent Trust was founded by Leander A. Cogswell, who was born in 1864 in Henniker, New Hampshire. Cogswell spent most of his life in the shoe business in Manchester, he passed away in 1928, establishing the foundation in his will. Today, the foundation is based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Grantmaking areas of interest include basic needs, health, food pantries, children and youth, out-of-school education programs, and arts and culture.
The foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes within the state of New Hampshire. Also, the foundation supports tax-exempt organizations, nonprofits, public agencies and other charitable organizations. However, it does not typically fund start-up expenses, general operating costs, conferences, feasibility studies, film or video productions, endowments or deficits. This funder also prefers to support established programs in the state.
Foundation grants range between about $5,000 and $25,000. Review the funder’s recent tax records to learn more about past grantees. The funder primarily focuses its support on the state of New Hampshire. However, it may also support out-of-state projects with more limited funds. Cogswell does not typically fund the same organizations in succeeding years unless there is an emergency.
The Cogswell Benevolent Trust accepts unsolicited proposals for grants. The trustees meet monthly and accept new proposals at any time. Submit application letters with the appropriate enclosures to the foundation via U.S. mail. Direct general questions to the foundation staff at 603-622-4013 or info@cogswellbenevolenttrust.org.
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