Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2010
For calendar year 2010, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 , and ending 12-31-2010
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1001 ELM STREET   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
MANCHESTER, NH03101
A Employer identification number

02-0235690
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(603) 622-4013
C bullet
D 1. bullet
H Check type of organization:
2. bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$29,129,840J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see page 11 of the instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,982 1,982 1,982
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 800,189 800,189 800,189
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 522,084
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,982,095
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 522,084
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 374,897
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,324,255 1,324,255 1,177,068
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 75,000 37,500 75,000 37,500
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 22,400 11,200 22,400 11,200
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,280 2,640 5,280 2,640
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 68,367 34,184 68,367 34,184
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 5,411 857 5,411 4,554
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 5,703 2,852 5,703 2,852
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 800 400 800 400
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 23,217 10,798 23,217 12,421
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 206,178 100,431 206,178 105,751
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 1,110,064 1,110,064
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,316,242 100,431 206,178 1,215,815
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 8,013
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,223,824
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 970,890
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 3,494,829 1,917,609 1,917,609
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 15,492,408 Click to see attachment17,616,574 20,903,419
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 6,754,708 Click to see attachment6,223,555 6,308,812
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 25,741,945 25,757,738 29,129,840
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 25,741,945 25,757,738
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 25,741,945 25,757,738
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 25,741,945 25,757,738
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 25,741,945
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 8,013
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 7,780
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 25,757,738
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 25,757,738
Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a ALLSTATE LIFE GLOBAL FDG SECD 4.25% P 2009-03-13 2010-02-26
b BANK BARODA NY .6% P 2009-11-02 2010-06-07
c 100 CATERPILLAR OPTIONS P 2010-02-09 2010-05-24
d 100 CATERPILLAR OPTIONS P 2010-07-28 2010-11-22
e 100 DOW CHEMICAL CO P 2010-02-01 2010-06-21
17 DOW CHEMICAL OPTIONS P 2010-02-01 2010-06-21
24 DOW CHEMICAL OPTIONS P 2010-02-01 2010-06-21
32 DOW CHEMICAL OPTIONS P 2010-02-01 2010-06-21
46 DOW CHEMICAL OPTIONS P 2010-02-01 2010-06-21
58 DOW CHEMICAL OPTIONS P 2010-02-01 2010-06-21
50 FREEPORT MCMORAN OPTIONS P 2010-07-28 2010-11-22
10000 CATERPILLAR, INC. P 2010-01-27 2010-11-19
DORAL BANK .9% P 2009-11-13 2010-09-20
ENTERPRISE BANK .4% P 2010-03-17 2010-06-30
FLAGSTAR BANK .45% P 2009-11-13 2010-05-20
5000 FREEPORT MCMORAN P 2010-05-03 2010-11-19
PALM DESERT .75% P 2009-09-28 2010-07-09
PROTECTIVE LIFE 3.625% P 2009-10-13 2010-03-15
REPUBLIC BANK .5% P 2009-11-12 2010-02-19
STATE BANK .65% P 2009-10-13 2010-04-16
UNITED SEC BANK .4% P 2009-09-24 2010-01-29
WILMINGTON TR .5% P 2009-10-26 2010-01-29
EUROBANK SAN JUAN 1.25% P 2009-11-12 2010-05-06
WESTERNBANK 2.2% P 2009-06-23 2010-05-10
WESTERNBANK 1.5% P 2009-06-23 2010-05-10
WESTERNBANK 2.2% P 2009-07-23 2010-05-10
11534 BP PLC P 1998-08-13 2010-06-23
3466 BP PLC P 1986-01-01 2010-06-23
134 BP PLC P 2001-03-01 2010-07-28
4866 BP PLC P 1998-08-13 2010-07-28
JOHN DEERE CAP 3.75% P 2009-04-07 2010-10-15
6300 DOW CHEMICAL P 2006-02-14 2010-01-15
.192 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS P   2010-07-01
NATIONAL RURAL UTILS P 2009-02-11 2010-08-16
10000 NOKIA CORPORATION P 2004-05-25 2010-03-24
10000 NOKIA CORPORATION P 2004-05-25 2010-03-24
10000 NOKIA CORPORATION P 2004-05-25 2010-03-24
10000 NOKIA CORPORATION P 2004-08-12 2010-03-24
DELHI LITIGATION P    
CONAGRA DISTRIBUTION P    
FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS P    
ST. PAUL TRAVELERS P    
CALAMOS GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN P    
HARBOR BOND FUND P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 100,000   99,395 605
b 240,000   240,000 0
c 11,200     11,200
d 11,800     11,800
e 1,000     1,000
1,700     1,700
2,400     2,400
3,200     3,200
4,600     4,600
5,800     5,800
7,157     7,157
799,986   530,781 269,205
240,000   240,000 0
240,000   240,000 0
220,000   220,000 0
424,993   368,550 56,443
250,000   250,000 0
25,000   25,213 -213
240,000   240,000 0
240,000   240,000 0
245,000   245,000 0
240,000   240,000 0
240,000   240,000 0
100,000   100,000 0
50,000   50,000 0
90,000   90,000 0
346,749   347,791 -1,042
104,199   27,697 76,502
5,012   6,831 -1,819
181,985   146,727 35,258
250,000   250,000 0
188,998   266,412 -77,414
1   1 0
250,000   250,000 0
150,298   131,579 18,719
150,598   131,680 18,918
150,598   131,584 19,014
150,298   110,770 39,528
5,183     5,183
1,047     1,047
8     8
1,915     1,915
3,051     3,051
8,319     8,319
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       605
b       0
c       11,200
d       11,800
e       1,000
      1,700
      2,400
      3,200
      4,600
      5,800
      7,157
      269,205
      0
      0
      0
      56,443
      0
      -213
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      0
      -1,042
      76,502
      -1,819
      35,258
      0
      -77,414
      0
      0
      18,719
      18,918
      19,014
      39,528
      5,183
      1,047
      8
      1,915
      3,051
      8,319
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 522,084
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see pages 13 and 17 of the instructions).
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 374,897
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2009 1,466,235 24,314,507 0.060303
2008 1,544,936 29,655,407 0.052096
2007 1,419,569 32,122,437 0.044192
2006 1,208,093 29,430,451 0.041049
2005 1,338,754 27,290,982 0.049055
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.246695
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.049339
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 26,921,777
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,328,294
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 12,238
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,340,532
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,215,815
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions on page 18.
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 24,476
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 24,476
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 24,476
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a 8,080
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 8,080
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 16,396
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated taxBullet   Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?.............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the
    instructions)bulletNH
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2010 or the taxable year beginning in 2010 (see instructions for Part XIV on
    page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV...........................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see page 20 of the instructions) .......
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletCHARLES GOODWIN Telephone no.bullet (603) 622-4013
    Located atbullet1001 ELM STREETMANCHESTERNH ZIP+4bullet031011828
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2010, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
    No
    See page 20 of the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2010, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2010?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see page 20 of the instructions.) .........
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business
    enterprise at any time during the year?.....................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2010 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2010.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 22 of the instructions)?
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay
    premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CHARLES GOODWIN TRUSTEE
    20.00     		25,000 0 0
    433 N BAY STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03104
    PETER KACHAVOS TRUSTEE
    20.00     		25,000 0 0
    11 FAITH ROAD
    WINDHAM,NH03087
    MARK NORTHRIDGE TRUSTEE
    20.00     		25,000 0 0
    344 DREW HILL ROAD
    ALTON,NH03809
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see page 23 of the instructions).
    If none, enter “NONE.”
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see page 23 of the instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 7
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see page 23 of the instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3...........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see page 24 of the instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    24,682,774
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,648,979
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    27,331,753
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) ..............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d..........................
    3
    27,331,753
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    409,976
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    26,921,777
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    1,346,089
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,346,089
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    24,476
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    24,476
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,321,613
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
    1,321,613
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1.................................
    7
    1,321,613
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    1,215,815
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes................................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,215,815
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see page 26 of the instructions)............
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    1,215,815
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2009     		(c)
    2009     		(d)
    2010
    1 Distributable amount for 2010 from Part XI, line 7 1,321,613
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
    a Enter amount for 2009 only....... 1,100,757
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
    a From 2005.......  
    b From 2006.......  
    c From 2007.......  
    d From 2008.......  
    e From 2009.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,215,815
    a Applied to 2009, but not more than line 2a 1,100,757
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		 0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		0
    d Applied to 2010 distributable amount..... 115,058
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2010. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2009. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		1,206,555
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27
    of the instructions) ...........     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2005 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2011.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006....  
    b Excess from 2007....  
    c Excess from 2008....  
    d Excess from 2009....  
    e Excess from 2010....  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see page 27 of the instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2010, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    1929-09-28
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2010 (b) 2009 (c) 2008 (d) 2007
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see page 27 of the instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST
    1001 ELM STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101
    (603) 622-4013
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATION WITH COPY OF 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    90% OF AWARDS HAVE TO STAY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE PER TRUST DOCUMENT
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    32 DEGREE MASONIC LEARNING CENTERS FOR CHILDREN INC
    200 MAIN STREET
    NASHUA,NH03060     		    FREE TRAINING FOR NH SCHOOL TEACHERS 15,000
    AMERICA RED CROSS GR MANCHESTER CHAPTER
    1800 ELM STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03104     		    REPLENISH DISASTER RELIEF FUND 25,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS NH GATEWAY CHAPTER
    28 CONCORD STREET
    NASHUA,NH03060     		    TRAIN 65 STUDENTS IN CPR 4,340
    BEKTASH TEMPLE AAONMS
    189 PEMBROKE ROAD
    CONCORD,NH033024086     		    $2,000 SHRINE BURNS INSTITUE, BOSTON $2,000 SHRINE H 4,000
    CAMP SUNSHINE
    35 ARCADIA ROAD
    CASCO,ME04015     		    CAMP FOR THREE ILL CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES 4,500
    CASA NH INC
    PO BOX 1327
    MANCHESTER,NH03105     		    2ND PAYMENT ON PLEDGE TO RENOVATE RECTORY 50,000
    GIRLS INC OF NH
    815 ELM STREET SUITE 4A
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    FUNDING FOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM 25,000
    GRANITE STATE SENIOR GAMES
    610 FRONT STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03102     		    23ND GAMES SUPPORT 1,500
    HARBOR HOMES
    45 HIGH STREET
    NASHUA,NH03060     		    EXPAND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT & PREVENTION PROGRAMS 25,000
    HERITAGE UNITED WAY
    228 MAPLE STREET 4TH FLOOR
    MANCHESTER,NH03103     		    ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 25,000
    HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE
    22 PROSPECT STREET
    NASHUA,NH03060     		    REFURBISH THE COMMUNITY HOSPICE HOUSE 10,000
    MARY & JOHN ELLIOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    ONE ELLIOT WAY
    MANCHESTER,NH03103     		    3RD PMT ON $250,000 PLEDGE FOR THE ELLIOT AT RIVER' 50,000
    MASONIC TEMPLE
    1505 ELM STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03104     		    KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION 2,000
    MONADNOCK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
    452 OLD ST RD
    PETERBOROUGH,NH03458     		    HEALTHY TEETH TO TOES PROGRAM 5,000
    MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY MASONIC ANGEL FUND
    PO BOX 2483
    NORTH CONWAY,NH03860     		    TO SUPPORT LOCAL NEEDY CHILDREN 2,000
    NASHUA CHILDREN'S HOME
    125 AMHERST STREET
    NASHUA,NH03064     		    TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM FOR AGES 16-18 10,000
    NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOD BANK
    62 WEST BROOK STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    PURCHASE FOOD FOR HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION 50,000
    NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE LIBRARY
    20 PARK STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		    KIDS BOOKS AND THE ARTS PROGRAM 1,500
    NEW HORIZON FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE INC
    PO BOX 691
    MANCHESTER,NH03105     		    20TH ANNUAL WALK AGAINST HUNGER 20,000
    NEW HORIZONS FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE INC
    199 MANCHESTER STREET PO BOX 691
    MANCHESTER,NH03105     		    17TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST 20,000
    SERENITY PLACE
    PO BOX 1477
    MANCHESTER,NH03105     		    NECESSARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 4,337
    SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT CENTER
    12 FLYNN STREET
    LEBANON,NH03766     		    EXPAND 2 COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 2,000
    STRAWBERRY BANKE
    PO BOX 300
    PORTSMOUTH,NH03802     		    PRODUCTION OF COME NIGHT FALL 10,000
    SUPREME COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS
    PO BOX 519
    LEXINGTON,MA02420     		    SUPPORT FOR CHARITIES IN THE MOST NEED 2,000
    UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND
    15 BROAD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02109     		    2010 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 5,000
    WHOLE VILLAGE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
    258 HIGHLAND STREET
    PLYMOUTH,NH03264     		    CHILDCARE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILI 7,500
    YMCA CAMP NELLIE HUCKINS
    17 CAMP HUCKINS RD
    FREEDOM,NH03836     		    18 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RETURNING CAMPERS 11,692
    YMCA CONCORD
    15 NORTH STATE STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		    SPLASH WEEK FOR FREE PROGRAM 1,500
    AMOSKEAG BUSINESS INCUBATOR
    33 S COMMERCIAL STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    CREATE AN EDUCATION SUPPORT NETWORK 20,000
    ANDY'S SUMMER PLAYHOUSE
    PO BOX 601
    WILTON,NH03031     		    REPAIR TO THE THEATER'S ROOF 3,000
    BARTON CENTER FOR DIABETES EDUCATION INC
    PO BOX 356
    NORTH OXFORD,MA01537     		    CAMPERSHIP FUND FOR DISADVANTAGED NH CHILDREN 25,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF WESTERN NH
    174 EMERALD STREET
    KEENE,NH03431     		    TO GROW CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM 10,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE LAKES REGION
    PO BOX 1536
    LACONIA,NH03247     		    SMART MOVES PROGRAM 4,000
    CAMP ALLEN
    56 CAMP ROAD
    BEDFORD,NH03110     		    CONSTRUCTION TO REPLACE INADEQUATE FACILITIES 50,000
    CAREGIVERS INC
    19 HARVEY ROAD
    BEDFORD,NH03110     		    TO BUY FACILITY CURRENTLY LEASED FOR THE CARING CUPBOARD 10,000
    CITY YEAR NEW HAMPSHIRE
    200 DOMAIN DRIVE
    STRATHAM,NH03885     		    EXPANSION OF IN SCHOOL & ON TRACK INITIATIVE 10,000
    CONCHECO VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY
    262 COUNTY FARM ROAD
    DOVER,NH03820     		    ANIMAL SURGERY 2,000
    CONCORD COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
    PO BOX 1752
    CONCORD,NH033024086     		    MUSIC IN THE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE 5,000
    CONCORD FEMINIST HEALTH CENTER
    38 SO MAIN STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		    REPAIR 3 CHIMNEYS AT THE CENTER 4,350
    DUBLIN SCHOOL
    PO BOX 522
    DUBLIN,NH03444     		    BUILD A NEW VISUAL ARTS BUILDING 10,000
    EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE
    25 LOWELL STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    SUBSIDIZED EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM 50,000
    FAMILIES IN TRANSITION
    555 AUBURN STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03103     		    CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO DEVELOP THE FAMILY PLACE 50,000
    GRAND LODGE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
    PO BOX 486
    MILFORD,NH03055     		    DARE PROGRAM 2,000
    GRANITE STATE FIT KIDS
    591 WEST HOLLIS STREET
    NASHUA,NH03062     		    PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    GRANITE STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING FOUNDATION
    105 LOUDON ROAD
    CONCORD,NH03301     		    EXPANSION OF PROGRAM TO SERVE CLIENTS FROM NH SPINAL CORD 15,000
    GRANITE UNITED WAY OF GREATER MANCHESTER
    228 MAPLE STREET 4TH FLOOR
    MANCHESTER,NH03103     		    2010 CAMPAIGN 50,000
    HANNAH HOUSE
    PO BOX 591
    LEBANON,NH03766     		    PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO NH YOUTH 15,000
    KINGSWOOD YOUTH CENTER
    PO BOX 697
    WOLFEBORO FALLS,NH03896     		    INSTALL PRESSURIZED STORAGE TANK FOR WELL 5,400
    LIBERTY HOUSE INC
    75 WEST BAKER
    MANCHESTER,NH03103     		    PURCHASE FOOTWEAR FOR THE HOMELESS VETERAN POPULATION 1,000
    MACULIFFE-SHEPARD DISCOVERY CENTER
    PO BOX 300
    CONCORD,NH033024086     		    PHASE II THE ASTRONOMY GALLERY 25,000
    MANCHESTER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
    145 HOLLIS STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    SUPPORT & ENHANCE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 10,000
    MAYHEW PROGRAM
    PO BOX 120
    BRISTOL,NH03222     		    SUPPORT YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING 10,000
    MEDIA POWER YOUTH
    1245 ELM STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    EXPAND MEDIA LITERACY CURRICULA BEYOND MANCHESTER 25,000
    MERRIMACK VALLEY DAY CARE SERVICE
    19 NO FRUIT STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		    CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS 4,750
    MONARCH SCHOOL OF NEW ENGLAND
    PO BOX 1921
    ROCHESTER,NH03866     		    SUPPORT TWO COMMUNITY BUILT PLAYGROUNDS 2,500
    NASHUA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORUS
    6 CHURCH STREET
    NASHUA,NH03060     		    NASHUA YOUTH (H)EARS PROGRAM 2,195
    NEIGHBORWORKS GREATER MANCHESTER
    20 MERRIMACK STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    PROVIDE HOMEOWNERSHIP PREVENT. AND INTERVENT. SVCS FOR TROUBLED HOMEOWNERS 25,000
    NEW HAMPSHIRE CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    PO BOX 686
    MANCHESTER,NH03105     		    BUY AND RENOVATE NEW FOOD BANK FACILITY 100,000
    NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    30 PARK STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		    OVERHAUL & REPLENISH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM 10,000
    NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGAL ASSISTANCE
    13 GREEN STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		    BUY NEW TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM 10,000
    NEW HAMPSHIRE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
    83 HANOVER STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM 4,000
    NH TEEN INSTITUTE
    PO BOX 951
    CONCORD,NH03301     		    TRAIN & SUPPORT YOUNG VOLUNTEERS 2,500
    OPEN DOORS
    44 WEST BROOK STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    SUPPORT 2011 PROGRAMS 2,000
    RIVERBEND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH INC
    PO BOX 2032
    CONCORD,NH03301     		    RECONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS & PARKING AREAS 10,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    121 CEDAR STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03103     		    RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN 4,500
    SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER
    570 OCEAN BLVD
    RYE,NH03870     		    ELECTRICAL UPGRADES TO CENTER'S EXHIBITS 10,000
    SEACOAST YOUTH SERVICES
    PO BOX 1381
    SEABROOK,NH03874     		    FACILITY EXPANSION FOR ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE 10,000
    SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
    2500 NO RIVER ROAD
    MANCHESTER,NH03104     		    DEVELOP TECH INTEGRATION PTNRSHIP WITH DAVID CAWLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL 15,000
    STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
    529 MAIN STREET
    CHARLESTOWN,MA02129     		    NH GREAT ESCAPES PROGRAM 2,500
    VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 1797
    CONCORD,NH033024086     		    PURCHASE 8 HANDHELD STRENGTH TEST SYSTEMS 3,000
    UPPER ROOM
    PO BOX 1017
    DERRY,NH03038     		    GREATER DERRY JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM 15,000
    WHIPPLE FREE LIBRARY
    PO BOX 237
    NEW BOSTON,NH03070     		    FURNISHING FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ROOM 2,500
    WOLFEBORO AREA CHILDREN'S CENTER
    180 SOUTH MAIN STREET
    WOLFEBORO,NH03894     		    CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE 5,000
    YOUTH COUNCIL
    112 W PEARL STREET
    NASHUA,NH03060     		    IN-SCHOOL COUNSELING INITIATIVE 5,000
    YMCA GREATER MANCHESTER
    30 MECHANIC STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    EXPAND LONDONDERRY CAMP PA-GO-KI, 4TH GRADE WATER SAFETY 29,000
    YMCA NASHUA
    17 PROSPECT STREET
    NASHUA,NH03060     		    BUILD NEW FACILITY 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,110,064
    bApproved for future payment
    Total ..................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See page 28 of
    the instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments         1,982
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....         800,189
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory         522,084
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 0 1,324,255
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    131,324,255
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions on page 28 to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    page 28 of the instructions.)
    4 INCOME GENERATED FROM INVESTMENTS PROVIDE NECESSARY CASH FLOWS
    8 TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS REQUESTED FROM THE COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash....................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements............................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees..............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    SignHere
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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    TY 2010 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST
    EIN: 02-0235690
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 5,280 2,640 5,280 2,640

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST
    EIN: 02-0235690
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VARIOUS 6,223,555 6,308,812

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST
    EIN: 02-0235690
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VARIOUS 17,616,574 20,903,419

    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST
    EIN: 02-0235690
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE EXPENSE 4,924 2,462 4,924 2,462
    TELEPHONE 1,072 536 1,072 536
    INSURANCE 14,753 7,377 14,753 7,377
    BOND AMORTIZATION 1,623 0 1,623 1,623
    UTILITIES 845 423 845 423


    TY 2010 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST
    EIN: 02-0235690
    Description Amount
    NONTAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS - RBC 4,980
    FEDERAL TAX REFUND 2,800


    TY 2010 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST
    EIN: 02-0235690
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 68,367 34,184 68,367 34,184


    TY 2010 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST
    EIN: 02-0235690
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 1,714 857 1,714 857
    EXCISE TAXES 3,557 0 3,557 3,557
    STATE FILING FEES 140 0 140 140