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
THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 8937   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
THE WOODLANDS, TX77387
A Employer identification number

74-2170127
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

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$161,335,856J 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 7 7  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 1,306,632 1,306,632  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
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........ 1,306,639 1,306,639  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 124,992     124,992
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 20,836     20,836
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 8,027     8,027
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 7,858     7,858
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 69,334     69,334
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 13,066      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 3,385    
20 Occupancy.............. 58,059     58,059
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 18,042     18,042
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 19,619     19,619
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 343,218 0   326,767
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 10,981,843 10,981,843
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 11,325,061 0   11,308,610
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -10,018,422
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,306,639
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
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)
Page 2
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............... 300,706 33,954 33,954
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 11,681,536 1,889,293 1,889,293
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)........ 66,753,152 Click to see attachment66,753,152 159,311,236
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 3,132 Click to see attachment3,132 3,132
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet39,210
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet31,014 11,582 Click to see attachment8,196 8,196
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment46,086 Click to see attachment90,045 Click to see attachment90,045
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 78,796,194 68,777,772 161,335,856
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
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.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 78,796,194 68,777,772
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 78,796,194 68,777,772
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 78,796,194 68,777,772
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 78,796,194
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 -10,018,422
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 68,777,772
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 68,777,772
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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(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
b
c
d
e
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
b
c
d
e
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  
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  
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 14,419,221 137,138,064 0.105144
2008 10,456,558 210,162,838 0.049755
2007 7,752,812 165,652,147 0.046802
2006 6,820,638 144,310,699 0.047264
2005 6,753,158 128,640,760 0.052496
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.301461
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 0.060292
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 138,419,296
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 8,345,576
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 13,066
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 8,358,642
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 11,308,610
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)
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 13,066
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 13,066
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 13,066
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a 44,509
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 44,509
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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 31,443
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated taxBullet31,443 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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)bulletTX
    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 ofbulletJOHN PLANCHARD Telephone no.bullet (713) 377-6685
    Located atbulletP O BOX 8937THE WOODLANDSTX ZIP+4bullet77387
    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
     
     
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
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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
     
     
    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
     
     
    .........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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    Page 6
    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
    GEORGE P MITCHELLClick to see attachment CHAIRMAN
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    MEREDITH L DREISSClick to see attachment PRES/TREAS
    30.00     		124,992 576 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    PAMELA MITCHELL MAGUIREClick to see attachment VICE PRES
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    BRIAN GREGORY MITCHELLClick to see attachment SECRETARY
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    SHERIDAN MITCHELL LORENZClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    MARK DOUGLAS MITCHELLClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    MICHAEL KENT MITCHELLClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    BRIAN GREGORY MITCHELLClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    JOHN KIRK MITCHELLClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    JEFFREY TODD MITCHELLClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    CARLETON GRANT MITCHELLClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    PAMELA MITCHELL MAGUIREClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    MEREDITH MITCHELL DREISSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    GEORGE SCOTT MITCHELLClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    KATHERINE LORENZClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    ADRIENNE DREISSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.60     		0 576 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    MEREDITH LORENZClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    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  
    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.............bullet  
    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  
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    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 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3...........................bullet  
    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
    134,249,122
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    6,278,082
    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
    140,527,204
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) ..............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d..........................
    3
    140,527,204
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    2,107,908
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    138,419,296
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    6,920,965
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    6,920,965
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    13,066
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    13,066
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    6,907,899
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
    6,907,899
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1.................................
    7
    6,907,899
    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
    11,308,610
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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
    11,308,610
    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
    13,066
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    11,295,544
    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 6,907,899
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
    a Enter amount for 2009 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
    a From 2005.......  
    b From 2006.......  
    c From 2007.......  
    d From 2008.......  
    e From 2009....... 7,420,914
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 7,420,914
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 11,308,610
    a Applied to 2009, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		  
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		 
    d Applied to 2010 distributable amount..... 6,907,899
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 4,400,711
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2010.    
    (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 11,821,625
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2009. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		0
    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) ...........     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2005 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2011.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		11,821,625
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006....  
    b Excess from 2007....  
    c Excess from 2008....  
    d Excess from 2009.... 7,420,914
    e Excess from 2010.... 4,400,711
    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
     
    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:
    THE CYNTHIA GEORGE MITCHELL FDN
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    (713) 377-6685
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    N/A
    cAny submission deadlines:
    N/A
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    N/A
    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
    ALLAFRICA FOUNDATION
    920 M STREET SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20003     		N/A   LIBERIAN EDUCATION TRUST PROJECT 1,000
    AMERICAN BAPTIST EASTERN
    ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
    3008 AVENUE M
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A   CHURCHES ON MISSION CREATING A HEALT 10,000
    AMERICAN BAPTIST EASTERN
    ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
    3008 AVENUE M
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A   2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR BUDGET, SIX CO 21,500
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    2025 E STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		N/A   HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS 2,000
    ARTS ENGINE INC
    104 WEST 14TH STREET 4TH
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A   PARTICLE FEVER FILM PROJECT 10,000
    ASPEN GLOBAL CHANGE INSTI
    100 EAST FRANCIS STREET
    ASPEN,CO81611     		N/A   FURTHERING THE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTAND 15,000
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF MONT
    126 N SAN JACINTO
    CONROE,TX77301     		N/A   OPERATION SCHOOL BELL PROGRAM 6,200
    AUSTIN CHILDREN'S SHELTER
    4800 MANOR ROAD
    AUSTIN,TX78723     		N/A   PROTECTS AND HEALS CHILDREN, YOUNG A 1,000
    AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION
    816 CONGRESS SUITE 1680
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A   CANINE SOCIAL CLUB 1,000
    BAY AREA COUNCIL ON DRUGS
    1300 A BAY AREA BLVD
    SUITE 102
    HOUSTON,TX77058     		N/A   SOCIAL NORMS CAMPAIGN FOR BALL HIGH 2,500
    BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICIN
    ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
    MS BCM160
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A   ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND MEMORY DISOR 62,500
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GRE
    1520-A AIRLINE DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77009     		N/A   BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GALVESTON COUNT 5,000
    CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATIO
    1427 CLARKVIEW ROAD SUIT
    BALTIMORE,MD21209     		N/A   SPRINGSPIRITBASEBALL PROJECT 25,000
    CAPE FEAR ACADEMY INC
    3900 SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD
    WILMINGTON,NC28412     		N/A   PRIVATE ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL 5,000
    CARITAS OF AUSTIN
    PO BOX 1947
    AUSTIN,TX78767     		N/A   PROVIDES A SERVICE CONTINUUM FOR THO 1,000
    CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF W
    813 SANTA BARBARA STREET
    PASADENA,CA91101     		N/A   CARNEGIE OBSERVATORIES HONORING WEND 1,000,000
    CATAWBA LANDS CONSERVANCY
    105 WEST MOREHEAD STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		N/A   TO PRESERVE A HEALTHY, NATURAL ENVIR 2,000
    CENTER FOR ADVANCING HEAL
    2000 FLORIDA AVENUE NW
    SUITE 210
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		N/A   CONDUCTS RESEARCH, COMMUNICATES FIND 25,000
    CENTRAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN PE
    PO BOX 631
    BASALT,CO81621     		N/A   PERMACULTURE TRAINING IN THE COLORAD 1,000
    CHILD ADVOCACY AND PARENT
    EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER INC
    PO BOX 4305
    WILMINGTON,NC28406     		N/A   EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO SU 7,500
    CLEAN WATER FUND
    1010 VERMONT AVE NW
    SUITE 1100
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		N/A   CENTRAL TEXAS WATER CONSERVATION PRO 100,000
    COOPERATIVE FOR ASSISTANC
    151 ELLIS STREET NE
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		N/A   HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS 2,000
    COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMEN
    51 CHAMBERS STREET
    RM 228
    NEW YORK,NY10007     		N/A   TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES BLOCK BY BLOCK 1,000
    DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPP
    3800 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY
    SUITE 300
    HOUSTON,TX77098     		N/A   EDUCATE ABOUT THE PREVALENT MENTAL I 5,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS U
    333 7TH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A   HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS 2,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS U
    333 7TH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A   AN INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT MEDICAL 2,000
    ENVIRONMENT TEXAS RESEARC
    815 BRAZOS
    SUITE 600
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A   PUBLIC EDUCATION AND LEGAL ADVOCACY 20,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUN
    257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A   FIND PRACTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIO 51,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GRO
    1436 U STREET NW
    SUITE 100
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		N/A   TO PROTECT KIDS FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS 1,000
    FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF
    COUNTY TEXAS
    2200 MARKET STREET
    SUITE 600
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A   ENHANCE THE POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH OF 1,000
    FILMAID INTERNATIONAL
    24 WEST 23RD ST 4TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A   PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR POOR IN FILM 2,000
    FOOD FOR THE POOR
    6401 LYONS ROAD
    COCONUT CREEK,FL33073     		N/A   HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS 2,000
    FORT BEND SENIOR CITIZENS
    PO BOX 1488
    ROSENBERG,TX77471     		N/A   PROVIDE MEALS TO 30 SENIORS FOR 12 M 36,135
    FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES I
    3036 SOUTH 1ST STREET
    SUITE 200
    AUSTIN,TX78704     		N/A   PROVIDING SERVICE-ENRICHED, HIGH-QUA 3,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLI
    217 SOUTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		N/A   SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS 2,500
    FRIENDS OF CIBOLO WILDERN
    P O BOX 9
    BOERNE,TX78006     		N/A   CIBOLO CONSERVATION CORRIDOR INITIAT 100,000
    FRIENDS OF LAFTI FOUNDATI
    5987 CAMINITO YUCATAN
    SAN DIEGO,CA92108     		N/A   SUPPORTING THE WORK OF LAND FOR TILL 2,000
    FULL BELLY PROJECT
    PO BOX 7874
    WILMINGTON,NC28406     		N/A   DESIGNS LABOR-SAVING DEVICES TO IMPR 5,000
    GALVESTON ARTS CENTER INC
    2127 STRAND
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A   PROVIDES ART EDUCATION OUTREACH TO V 500
    GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUN
    520 20TH STREET
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A   PRESERVES AND REVITALIZES THE ARCHIT 50,000
    GRANT FOUNDATION
    DBA HOPITAL ALBERT SCHWEITZER HAITI
    PO BOX 81046
    PITTSBURGH,PA15217     		N/A   EARTHQUAKE RELIEF 25,000
    GREATER EDWARDS AQUIFER A
    PO BOX 15618
    SAN ANTONIO,TX78212     		N/A   PRESERVING HILL COUNTRY SPRING FLOWS 175,000
    GREENPEACE FUND INC
    702 H STREET NW
    SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		N/A   TO HALT ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION AN 4,000
    GULF COAST BIG BROTHERS &
    400 TIKI ISLAND
    GALVESTON,TX77554     		N/A   AMBASSADOR PREPARATORY ACADEMY FOR T 9,975
    HEALING SPECIES INC
    637 FARNUM ROAD
    ORANGEBURG,SC29118     		N/A   HEALING SPECIES TEXAS CHAPTER 5,000
    HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE
    15315 HIGHWAY 71 WEST
    BEE CAVE,TX78738     		N/A   HILL COUNTRY RIVER AND SPRING PROTEC 100,000
    HOLISTIC CDC
    PO BOX 126
    GALVESTON,TX77553     		N/A   PROJECT DETOUR 5,000
    HOUSTON SYMPHONY
    615 LOUISIANA STE 102
    HOUSTON,TX77002     		N/A   CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL POPS SERIES 250,000
    INSTITUTE FOR PHILANTHROP
    100 BROADWAY 17TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10005     		N/A   PROVIDING INTERNATIONAL DONOR EDUCAT 5,000
    INTERNATIONAL ACTION CENT
    808 L STREET SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20003     		N/A   BRINGING CLEAN WATER TO HAITI 25,000
    INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY F
    2505 N AVENUE
    NATIONAL CITY,CA91950     		N/A   FRIENDS OF PUENTE 50,500
    INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BI
    PO BOX 7578
    BOULDER,CO80306     		N/A   TRAIL BUILDING FUND 2,000
    JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOO
    516 JORDAN STREET
    JACKSONVILLE,IL62650     		N/A   PLANETARIUM PROJECTOR AND CHAIRS 50,000
    JOHNNYKICKSCANCER
    5344 JAMAICA BEACH
    GALVESTON,TX77554     		N/A   ROCK THE CRADLE FOR JOHNNYKICKSCANCE 5,000
    JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN
    600 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
    SUITE 806
    HOUSTON,TX77098     		N/A   CONCERNED ABOUT CHILDREN'S RIGHTS AN 5,000
    LA JOLLA YOUTH BASEBALL
    3908 TORREY PINES ROAD
    LA JOLLA,CA92037     		N/A   ALLEN FIELD PARKING LOT EXPANSION 2,000
    LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN'S AS
    7810 BALLANTYNE COMMONS P
    CHARLOTTE,NC28277     		N/A   TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEME 2,000
    LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
    1247 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
    SUITE 200
    ALLENTOWN,PA18103     		N/A   CANCER CENTER 10,000
    LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE F
    1414 PHYSICIANS DRIVE
    WILMINGTON,NC28401     		N/A   IN MEMORY OF DOREEN SARVER 2,500
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTT
    PO BOX 36471
    CHARLOTTE,NC28236     		N/A   PROVIDING SAFE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND 2,000
    MIRACLE CORNERS OF THE WO
    166 MADISON AVENUE FIFTH
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		N/A   TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO BECOME LEADERS O 500
    MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC AR
    1649 EL PRADO
    SAN DIEGO,CA92101     		N/A   SUMMER CAMPS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS 2,000
    NACOGDOCHES TREATMENT CEN
    HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS INC
    110 HUGHES
    NACOGDOCHES,TX75961     		N/A   TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR PEOP 10,000
    NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIEN
    500 FIFTH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		N/A   ADVISORS TO THE NATION ON SCI, ENG & 2,000,000
    NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTOR
    1785 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A   SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE OF THE NAT 83,333
    NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDE
    44 EAST AVENUE
    SUITE 200
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A   TEXAS CHAPTER BURN TRAILERS 500
    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERAT
    44 EAST AVENUE
    SUITE 200
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A   2010 WATER PROGRAM PRIORITIES 175,000
    NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE
    40 WEST 20TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A   ENSURE A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMEN 3,000
    NIA CULTURAL CENTER
    2627 AVENUE O 1/2
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A   FAST (FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS TOGETHER) 5,000
    NIA CULTURAL CENTER
    2627 AVENUE O 1/2
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A   2011 FREEDOM SCHOOL PROGRAM 5,000
    OLD BALDY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 3007
    SOUTHPORT,NC28461     		N/A   DEDICATED TO THE MAINTENANCE AND PRE 15,000
    OXFAM-AMERICA INC
    226 CAUSEWAY STREET
    5TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02114     		N/A   WORKING TOGETHER TO END POVERTY AND 21,000
    OXFAM-AMERICA INC
    226 CAUSEWAY STREET
    5TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02114     		N/A   PAKISTAN RELIEF EFFORTS 5,000
    PARKS AND WILDLIFE FOUNDA
    1901 N AKARD STREET
    DALLAS,TX75201     		N/A   INVASIVE SPECIES CAMPAIGN 500
    PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NON
    PO BOX 845578
    BOSTON,MA02284     		N/A   STAND WITH HAITI 25,000
    PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NON
    PO BOX 845578
    BOSTON,MA02284     		N/A   PROVIDING A PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR 2,000
    PAT'S PLACE CHILD ADVOCAC
    1819 EAST BOULEVARD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		N/A   CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER SERVING MECKLE 2,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE
    201 E BEN WHITE BLVD B
    AUSTIN,TX78704     		N/A   TO HELPING PEOPLE MAKE INFORMED, PRI 4,000
    PROJECT YES INC
    6201 BONHOMME
    SUITE 168N
    HOUSTON,TX77036     		N/A   REDUCE SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE 5,000
    PUBLIC ACCESS COMMUNITY T
    1143 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE
    AUSTIN,TX78702     		N/A   EMPOWERS DULUTH CITIZENS TO EXERCISE 10,000
    RANCH GOOD DAYS
    3852 HWY 271 S
    PITTSBURG,TX75686     		N/A   TO PROVIDE YOUNG WOMEN WITH INDIVIDU 1,000
    SAN DIEGO CHILDREN'S CHOI
    6635 FLANDERS DRIVE
    SUITE H
    SAN DIEGO,CA92121     		N/A   PROVIDES THE YOUTH OF SAN DIEGO WITH 2,000
    SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION
    PO BOX 2616
    FRIDAY HARBOR,WA98250     		N/A   TO END THE DESTRUCTION OF HABITAT AN 2,000
    SEEDS OF PEACE INC
    370 LEXINGTON AVENUE
    SUITE 401
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		N/A   DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING YOUNG LEADER 1,000
    SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    85 SECOND STREET
    SUITE 750
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		N/A   HELP EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER HU 1,000
    SPORTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL AT
    8291 AERO PLACE
    SUITE 150
    SAN DIEGO,CA92123     		N/A   A TASTE 4 SPORTS GALA 1,000
    SPORTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL AT
    8291 AERO PLACE
    SUITE 150
    SAN DIEGO,CA92123     		N/A   TO CREATE ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR 1,000
    ST ANDREW'S ON THE SOUND
    101 AIRLIE ROAD
    WILMINGTON,NC28403     		N/A   COMMITTED TO GROWTH IN OUR KNOWLEDGE 5,000
    ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CENTE
    603 CHURCH AVENUE
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840     		N/A   STRIVE TO LIVE AND PROCLAIM THE GOSP 10,000
    SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA
    530 SECOND STREET
    ENCINITAS,CA92024     		N/A   TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND 2,500
    SUSAN G KOMEN BREAST CAN
    CHARLOTTE AFFILIATE
    PO BOX 601597
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		N/A   TEAM NEIL 2,500
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    (CHARLOTTE)
    5855 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRI
    SUITE 101
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		N/A   AIMS TO END EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY 15,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    COLLEGE STATION
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840     		N/A   TEXAS A&M COLLABORATION IN COSMOLOGY 250,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    COLLEGE STATION
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840     		N/A   GIANT MAGELLAN TELESCOPE CONSORTIUM 1,000,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    COLLEGE STATION
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840     		N/A   CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL UNDERGRADUATE 25,000
    TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
    - SAN MARCOS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    601 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    SAN MARCOS,TX78666     		N/A   SAN MARCOS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION 100,000
    THE CONSERVATION FUND
    101 W 6TH STREET
    SUITE 601
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A   TEXAS PINEYWOODS PROJECT 15,000
    THE ENERGY FOUNDATION
    ATTN ERIC HEITZ
    301 BATTERY STREET
    5TH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		N/A   ADVANCING CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY IN 2,000,000
    THE MCDONALD OBSERVATORY
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
    1 UNIVERSITY STATION
    C1402
    AUSTIN,TX78712     		N/A   HOBBY-EBERLY TELESCOPE DARK ENERGY E 100,000
    THE MCDONALD OBSERVATORY
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
    1 UNIVERSITY STATION
    C1402
    AUSTIN,TX78712     		N/A   GIANT MAGELLAN TELESCOPE MATCHING GI 500,000
    THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM
    PO BOX 1722
    BELLAIRE,TX77402     		N/A   JANE GOODALL EVENT MARCH 9, 2011 10,000
    THE SOCIETY FOR PARTICIPA
    PO BOX 1183
    NEWBURYPORT,MA01950     		N/A   THE JOURNAL OF PARTICIPATORY MEDICIN 50,000
    THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE
    ATTN BETH COHEN SR DIRECTOR
    51 MADISON AVENUE 21ST F
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A   GLOBAL PHILANTHROPISTS CIRCLE 12/01/ 24,500
    THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE
    ATTN BETH COHEN SR DIRECTOR
    51 MADISON AVENUE 21ST F
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A   UNIVERSITY FOR A NIGHT 2010-SPONSOR 1,200
    THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
    1113 VINE STREET
    SUITE 110
    HOUSTON,TX77002     		N/A   WEST GALVESTON ISLAND GREENPRINT FOR 10,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS A
    COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES
    1 UNIVERSITY STATION G25
    AUSTIN,TX78712     		N/A   NORMAN HACKERMAN PROJECT 10,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS A
    UT MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
    750 CHANNEL VIEW DRIVE
    PORT ARANSAS,TX78373     		N/A   UT MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE 1,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS A
    OFFICE SPONSORED PROJECTS
    PO BOX 7726
    AUSTIN,TX78713     		N/A   ENERGY-WATER IMPACT OF COAL REPLACEM 50,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS H
    OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
    7000 FANNIN
    SUITE 1200
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A   COMPETE FOR NIH RECOGNITION AND FUND 500,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS H
    OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
    7000 FANNIN
    SUITE 1200
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A   THE GEORGE P. AND CYNTHIA W. MITCHEL 500,000
    THORNE ECOLOGICAL INSTITU
    PO BOX 19107
    BOULDER,CO80308     		N/A   TO BUILD EARTH STEWARDSHIP BY CONNEC 10,000
    TIBET FUND
    241 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		N/A   TO PRESERVE THE DISTINCT CULTURAL AN 1,000
    TIDES CENTER
    PO BOX 29907
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129     		N/A   VOTE SOLAR INITIATIVE 2,000
    TIDES FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 29903
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129     		N/A   FUND 1663 5,000
    TIDES FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 29903
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129     		N/A   FUND 1663 4,000
    TIDES FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 29903
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129     		N/A   2010 TPW ENERGY COLLABORATIVE 25,000
    TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC VI
    PO BOX 19454
    AUSTIN,TX78760     		N/A   PROVIDES LONG-TERM SUPPORT TO SURVIV 1,000
    TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    2216 BALL AVENUE
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A   REDESIGN, RELOCATION AND REPLACEMENT 5,000
    TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    2216 BALL AVENUE
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A   RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF THE TI 100,000
    TRUTH BE TOLD
    PO BOX 500112
    AUSTIN,TX78750     		N/A   PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIONAL TOOLS FOR 12,000
    US FUND FOR UNICEF
    125 MAIDEN LANE
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		N/A   HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS 2,000
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDIC
    301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
    GALVESTON,TX77555     		N/A   THE GEORGE P. AND CYNTHIA W. MITCHEL 500,000
    WHIDBEY ISLAND WALDORF SC
    PO BOX 469
    CLINTON,WA98236     		N/A   NEW FLOORING AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL 10,000
    WILDERNESS WORKSHOP
    PO BOX 1442
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		N/A   CONSERVATION OF THE WHITE RIVER NATI 10,000
    WIMBERLEY VALLEY WATERSHE
    PO BOX 2534
    WIMBERLEY,TX78676     		N/A   2010 WATER PROGRAM 250,000
    WIMBERLEY VALLEY WATERSHE
    PO BOX 2534
    WIMBERLEY,TX78676     		N/A   2010 WATER PROGRAM 150,000
    WIMBERLEY VALLEY WATERSHE
    PO BOX 2534
    WIMBERLEY,TX78676     		N/A   TO PROTECT OUR REGIONS WATER QUALITY 1,000
    YELLOWSTONE ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 117
    YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL P,WY82190     		N/A   FUNDS AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PRODU 2,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 10,981,843
    bApproved for future payment
    Total ..................................bullet 3b  
    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     14 7  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,306,632  
    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          
    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)..   1,306,639  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    131,306,639
    (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.)
    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.
    Bullet Bullet
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    PaidPreparersUseOnly Preparer's SignatureBullet Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
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    TY 2010 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 7,858     7,858

    TY 2010 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Person Name Explanation
    GEORGE P MITCHELL  
    MEREDITH L DREISS  
    PAMELA MITCHELL MAGUIRE  
    BRIAN GREGORY MITCHELL  
    SHERIDAN MITCHELL LORENZ  
    MARK DOUGLAS MITCHELL  
    MICHAEL KENT MITCHELL  
    BRIAN GREGORY MITCHELL  
    JOHN KIRK MITCHELL  
    JEFFREY TODD MITCHELL  
    CARLETON GRANT MITCHELL  
    PAMELA MITCHELL MAGUIRE  
    MEREDITH MITCHELL DREISS  
    GEORGE SCOTT MITCHELL  
    KATHERINE LORENZ  
    ADRIENNE DREISS  
    MEREDITH LORENZ  

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    TY 2010 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    COMPUTER 1996-12-31 865 865 200DB 5.0000        
    23" LCD CINEMA DISPLAY 2006-09-30 1,174 971 200DB 5.0000 135 135    
    ECLECTIC MESQUITE TABLE 2008-04-30 6,279 4,357 200DB 7.0000 549 549    
    ECLECTIC MESQUITE PATIO & DECK 2008-04-30 3,567 2,475 200DB 7.0000 312 312    
    2 BENSON CHERRY DESKS 2008-05-31 3,453 2,396 200DB 7.0000 302 302    
    2 LEATHER CHAIRS 2008-05-31 2,484 1,724 200DB 7.0000 217 217    
    COMMON SULPHER ARTWORK BY KATE BREAKEY 2008-07-01 4,330 3,004 200DB 7.0000 379 379    
    HD CONFERENCING EQUIPMENT 2008-07-11 13,073 9,071 200DB 7.0000 1,143 1,143    
    MESQUITE CONSOLE FOR AUSTIN OFFICE 2008-08-12 1,783 1,237 200DB 7.0000 156 156    
    FURNITURE AND FIXTURE MISCELLANEOUS-FROM GPM 2008-08-31 2,202 1,528 200DB 7.0000 192 192    

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    INVESTMENTS:INVESTMENT IN DVN 66,753,152 159,311,236

    TY 2010 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    DEPOSIT FOR SUITE 214 AT COST 3,132 3,132

    TY 2010 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 39,210 31,014 8,196 8,196


    TY 2010 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 8,027      


    TY 2010 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DIVIDEND RECEIVABLE 1,577 139 139
    FEDERAL TAX OVERPAYMENT 44,509 31,443 31,443
    OTHER RECEIVABLE-CBC   58,463 58,463


    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    TELEPHONE 7,099     7,099
    VIDEOCONFERENCING 1,138     1,138
    PUBLIC INFORMATION 2,680     2,680
    MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT 2,967     2,967
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,306     2,306
    POSTAGE/DELIVERY 497     497
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 2,182     2,182
    SUBSCRIPTIONS 750     750


    TY 2010 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PUBLIC RELATIONS 30,484     30,484
    CONSULTING 38,850     38,850


    TY 2010 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SECTION 4940 TAXES 13,066