Private foundation · Bedford, NH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Cogswell Benevolent Trust
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $15,000
- Typical grant
- $15,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 107 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.8M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $1.7M | $15K | 1 |
| 2023 | $2.1M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Cogswell benevolent trust · bedford · 6036224013
- What to send
- Application with copy of 501(c)(3) determination letter
- Limits
- 90% of awards have to stay in new hampshire per trust document
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Charles GoodwinTrustee
- Peter KachavosTrustee
- Mark NorthridgeTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Preventative counseling services
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Upper Room | Nashville, Davidson County | Preventative counseling services | $15K |