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
2011
For calendar year 2011, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 , and ending 12-31-2011
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$120,081,030
J 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) 1,958,700
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 1,317,921 1,317,921  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 10,911,635
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 10,916,187
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 10,911,635
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........ 14,188,256 12,229,556  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 80,048     80,048
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 213,704     213,704
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 61,120     61,120
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 34,500     34,500
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 1,227     1,227
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 47,713     47,713
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) 122,392     54
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 15,302 7,651  
20 Occupancy.............. 58,631     58,631
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 43,206     43,206
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 8,520     8,520
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 686,363 7,651   548,723
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 11,922,102 11,922,102
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 12,608,465 7,651   12,470,825
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,579,791
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 12,221,905
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 (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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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............... 33,954 342,918 342,918
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 1,889,293 1,365,340 1,365,340
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 attachment53,552,268 116,405,124
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 attachment1,961,832 1,961,832
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet44,470
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet38,664 8,196 Click to see attachment5,806 5,806
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment90,045 Click to see attachment10 Click to see attachment10
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 68,777,772 57,228,174 120,081,030
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)   Click to see attachment91,333
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   91,333
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 68,777,772 57,158,926
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 68,777,772 57,158,926
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 68,777,772 57,250,259
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 68,777,772
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 1,579,791
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 70,357,563
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 13,198,637
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 57,158,926
Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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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 2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-07
b 1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-30
c 2600-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-12
d 1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-22
e 2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-15
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-19
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-17
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-01
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-13
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-22
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-16
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-20
2250-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-17
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-01
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-14
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-26
3000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-20
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-21
2350-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-20
1000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-06
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-15
69-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-26
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-20
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-24
1750-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-21
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-06
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-15
1000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-08-22
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-29
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-25
1000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-27
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-06
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-15
1000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-08-23
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-03
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-26
1000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-27
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-06
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-19
1000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-01
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-05
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-27
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-27
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-07
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-19
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-07
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-06
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-28
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-27
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-07
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-19
1000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-07
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-10
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-27
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-07
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-19
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-09
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-11
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-28
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-08
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-19
1000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-12
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-12
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-28
2600-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-08
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-21
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-12
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-13
3500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-29
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-11
463-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-21
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-13
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-14
1000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-30
2600-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-11
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-21
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-14
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-17
1000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-06-30
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-12
1500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-07-22
2500-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-09-14
2000-SH DEVON STK D 2007-12-21 2011-10-18
(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 204,121   75 204,046
b 118,123   45 118,078
c 204,449   78 204,371
d 126,403   45 126,358
e 164,122   75 164,047
125,380   60 125,320
116,308   45 116,263
157,097   60 157,037
118,536   45 118,491
126,688   45 126,643
162,522   75 162,447
123,880   60 123,820
172,887   68 172,819
117,525   45 117,480
116,670   45 116,625
124,678   45 124,633
198,446   90 198,356
127,985   60 127,925
180,312   71 180,241
79,998   30 79,968
119,653   45 119,608
5,754   2 5,752
164,122   75 164,047
129,162   60 129,102
136,795   53 136,742
159,697   60 159,637
119,626   45 119,581
63,883   30 63,853
115,198   60 115,138
124,890   60 124,830
76,399   30 76,369
159,577   60 159,517
120,058   45 120,013
63,515   30 63,485
135,397   75 135,322
122,247   60 122,187
76,309   30 76,279
159,337   60 159,277
123,043   45 122,998
67,031   30 67,001
111,198   60 111,138
129,338   60 129,278
114,658   45 114,613
203,371   75 203,296
122,773   45 122,728
98,263   45 98,218
142,972   75 142,897
132,560   60 132,500
114,388   45 114,343
204,396   75 204,321
122,713   45 122,668
65,869   30 65,839
115,998   60 115,938
114,598   45 114,553
121,333   45 121,288
123,631   45 123,586
167,681   75 167,606
119,012   60 118,952
154,997   60 154,937
200,496   75 200,421
122,848   45 122,803
63,109   30 63,079
118,889   60 118,829
116,099   45 116,054
208,568   78 208,490
125,899   45 125,854
93,688   45 93,643
116,801   60 116,741
274,220   105 274,115
195,471   75 195,396
38,785   14 38,771
161,372   75 161,297
119,509   60 119,449
78,524   30 78,494
203,264   78 203,186
126,298   45 126,253
160,622   75 160,547
121,849   60 121,789
78,649   30 78,619
195,656   75 195,581
126,736   45 126,691
162,497   75 162,422
118,766   60 118,706
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       204,046
b       118,078
c       204,371
d       126,358
e       164,047
      125,320
      116,263
      157,037
      118,491
      126,643
      162,447
      123,820
      172,819
      117,480
      116,625
      124,633
      198,356
      127,925
      180,241
      79,968
      119,608
      5,752
      164,047
      129,102
      136,742
      159,637
      119,581
      63,853
      115,138
      124,830
      76,369
      159,517
      120,013
      63,485
      135,322
      122,187
      76,279
      159,277
      122,998
      67,001
      111,138
      129,278
      114,613
      203,296
      122,728
      98,218
      142,897
      132,500
      114,343
      204,321
      122,668
      65,839
      115,938
      114,553
      121,288
      123,586
      167,606
      118,952
      154,937
      200,421
      122,803
      63,079
      118,829
      116,054
      208,490
      125,854
      93,643
      116,741
      274,115
      195,396
      38,771
      161,297
      119,449
      78,494
      203,186
      126,253
      160,547
      121,789
      78,619
      195,581
      126,691
      162,422
      118,706
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 10,911,635
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))
2010 11,295,544 138,419,296 0.081604
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
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.330569
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 0.066114
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2011 from Part X, line 5..... 4 151,025,333
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 9,984,889
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 122,219
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 10,107,108
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 12,470,825
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 (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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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 1 122,219
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............................ 3 122,219
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- ..... 5 122,219
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2011 estimated tax payments and 2010 overpayment credited to 2011 6a 31,443
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 90,895
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 122,338
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 10 119
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2012 estimated taxBullet119 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 2011 or the taxable year beginning in 2011 (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 2011, 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  
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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 2011?.............
    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 2011, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2011?...............
    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 2011 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 2011.)....................
    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 2011?
    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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    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
    PAMELA MITCHELL MAGUIREClick 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
    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
    SARAH SCOTT MITCHELLClick to see attachment ROTATING DIR
    0.00
    0 0 0
    24 WATERWAY AVE SUITE 300
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77380
    JOHN KIRK MITCHELLClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00
    0 0 0
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    CARLETON GRANT MITCHELLClick to see attachment DIRECTOR/TRE
    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 PRESIDENT/DI
    40.00
    80,048 3,709 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
    MEREDITH L DREISSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    30.00
    98,954    
    P O BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    MARILU HASTINGSClick to see attachment ENVIRONMENT
    40.00
    114,750 4,973  
    24 WATERWAY AVE SUITE 300
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77380
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    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 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
    151,516,894
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,808,317
    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
    153,325,211
    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
    153,325,211
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ...........................
    4
    2,299,878
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    151,025,333
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    7,551,267
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    7,551,267
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2011 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    122,219
    b
    Income tax for 2011. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    122,219
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    7,429,048
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    7,429,048
    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
    7,429,048
    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
    12,470,825
    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
    12,470,825
    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
    122,219
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    12,348,606
    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 (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2010
    (c)
    2010
    (d)
    2011
    1 Distributable amount for 2011 from Part XI, line 7 7,429,048
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2011:
    a Enter amount for 2010 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2011:
    a From 2006.......  
    b From 2007.......  
    c From 2008.......  
    d From 2009....... 7,420,914
    e From 2010....... 4,400,711
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 11,821,625
    4Qualifying distributions for 2011 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 12,470,825
    a Applied to 2010, 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 2011 distributable amount..... 7,429,048
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 5,041,777
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2011.    
    (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 16,863,402
    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 2010. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........
     
    f Undistributed income for 2011. 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 2006 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............
     
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2012.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    16,863,402
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2007....  
    b Excess from 2008....  
    c Excess from 2009.... 7,420,914
    d Excess from 2010.... 4,400,711
    e Excess from 2011.... 5,041,777
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    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 2011, 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) 2011 (b) 2010 (c) 2009 (d) 2008
             
    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 (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    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
    A CHILD'S PLACE OF CHARLOTTE INC
    PO BOX 33302
    CHARLOTTE,NC28233
    N/A   IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT 2,000
    ALCOHOL DRUG ABUSE WOMENS CENTER IN
    201 FIRST STREET
    GALVESTON,TX77550
    N/A   TO RESTORE THE INDIGENT, ADDICTED WO 2,500
    AMERICAN YOUTH WORKS
    1901 E BEN WHITE BLVD
    AUSTIN,TX78741
    N/A   CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION FOR GOODS/SER 5,100
    ASPEN GLOBAL CHANGE INSTITUTE INC
    104 MIDLAND AVENUE
    SUITE 205
    BASALT,CO81621
    N/A   FURTHERING THE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTAND 20,000
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF MONTGOMERY CTY
    126 N SAN JACINTO
    CONROE,TX77301
    N/A   OPERATION SCHOOL BELL PROGRAM 9,000
    BATTLESHIP TEXAS FOUNDATION INC
    908 TOWN COUNTRY BLVD
    SUITE 120
    HOUSTON,TX77024
    N/A   NEW ERA CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 300
    BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    1 BAYLOR PLAZA MS BC
    HOUSTON,TX77030
    N/A   SUPPORT DR. CHRISTIE J. BALLANTYNE'S 125,000
    BEYOND CAREERS
    12231 SANDPEPER DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77035
    N/A   TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR LOW-TO-MODE 20,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER HOUST
    1520-A AIRLINE DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77009
    N/A   JOHNNY MITCHELL BRANCH 50,000
    CADDO LAKE INSTITUTE INC
    707 RIO GRANDE ST
    SUITE 200
    AUSTIN,TX78701
    N/A   CADDO LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS PROJE 40,000
    CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK OF TEXAS INC
    8201 S CONGRESS AVE
    AUSTIN,TX78745
    N/A   HUNGER-RELIEF CHARITY IN CENTRAL TEX 1,000
    CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
    813 SANTA BARBARA STREET
    PASADENA,CA91101
    N/A   GIANT MAGELLAN TELESCOPE CONSORTIUM 2,500,000
    CENTER FOR HOUSTON'S FUTURE INC
    1200 SMITH STREET
    SUITE 1150
    HOUSTON,TX77002
    N/A   TO SOLVE OUR REGIONS TOUGHEST PROBL 500
    CENTRAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN PERMACULTURE
    PO BOX 631
    BASALT,CO81621
    N/A   PERMACULTURE TRAINING IN THE COLORAD 3,000
    CLEAN WATER FUND
    1010 VERMONT AVE NW
    SUITE 1100
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
    N/A   CENTRAL TEXAS WATER CONSERVATION PRO 60,000
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS HOUSTON INC
    1235 NORTH LOOP WEST
    SUITE 300
    HOUSTON,TX77008
    N/A   FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR 25,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA INC
    333 7TH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001
    N/A   HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS 6,000
    EASTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 625
    VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23451
    N/A   TO RESTORE, PRESERVE, AND PROTECT O 2,500
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPOR
    257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
    NEW YORK,NY10010
    N/A   INVESTING IN A CLEAN AND SECURE ENER 100,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT
    1303 SAN ANTONIO ST
    SUITE 200
    AUSTIN,TX78701
    N/A   TEXAS COAL: AIR, WATER & CLIMATE 100,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINA'S
    217 SOUTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202
    N/A   SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS CHARLOTTE 2,500
    FOUNDATION OF LA JOLLA HIGH SCHOOL
    750 NAUTILUS ST
    LA JOLLA
    SAN DIEGO,CA92037
    N/A   CONQUER THE CUTS CAMPAIGN 1,000
    FRIENDS OF CIBOLO WILDERNESS
    PO BOX 9
    BOERNE,TX78006
    N/A   CIBOLO CONSERVATION CORRIDOR INITIAT 100,000
    GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
    520 20TH STREET
    GALVESTON,TX77550
    N/A   LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF ELISSA 50,000
    GREATER EDWARDS AQUIFER ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 15618
    SAN ANTONIO,TX78212
    N/A   2011 WATER PROGRAM FUNDING 75,000
    GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FDN
    4550 POST OAK PLACE
    SUITE 100
    HOUSTON,TX77027
    N/A   BRUTAL TRUTH FUND 15,000
    HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE
    15315 HIGHWAY 71 WEST
    BEE CAVE,TX78738
    N/A   2011/2012 HILL COUNTRY WATER PROGRAM 65,000
    HOUSTON ADVANCED RESEARCH CENTER
    4800 RESEARCH FOREST DRIV
    SPRING,TX77381
    N/A   INDUSTRIAL OUTREACH TO PROMOTE CHP I 30,000
    HOUSTON TOMORROW
    3015 RICHMOND
    SUITE 201
    HOUSTON,TX77098
    N/A   SUSTAINABILITY FELLOWSHIP 50,000
    INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS COACHES ASSN
    174 TAMARACK CIR
    SKILLMAN,NJ08558
    N/A   ENDOWMENT FUND CAMPAIGN 25,000
    INTERNATIONAL ACTION
    808 L STREET SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20003
    N/A   HAITI EFFORTS 10,000
    INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2505 N AVENUE
    NATIONAL CITY,CA91950
    N/A   FRIENDS OF PUENTE 35,500
    INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING AS
    PO BOX 7578
    BOULDER,CO80306
    N/A   WEST COAST TRAIL BUILDING FUND 500
    IOWA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 4550
    IOWA CITY,IA52244
    N/A   UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW 10,000
    IOWA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 4550
    IOWA CITY,IA52244
    N/A   ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE SYMPOSIUM 5,000
    LA JOLLA YOUTH BASEBALL INC
    PO BOX 954
    LA JOLLA
    SAN DIEGO,CA92038
    N/A   ALLEN FIELD PARKING LOT EXPANSION 2,000
    MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOMELESS COALITIO
    PO BOX 3696
    CONROE,TX77305
    N/A   CREATING PERMANENT HOUSING FOR FORME 10,000
    MONTGOMERY COUNTY UNITED WAY INC
    1600 LAKE FRONT CIRCLE
    SUITE 248
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77380
    N/A   MOVING PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY 10,000
    MORNING STAR RISING
    PO BOX 42035
    AUSTIN,TX78704
    N/A   HELP ADOLESCENT GIRLS MAKE A SUCCESS 5,000
    MULLY CHILDREN'S FAMILY USA INC
    PO BOX 710
    ADA,MI49301
    N/A   FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS 2,500
    MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
    1649 EL PRADO
    SAN DIEGO,CA92101
    N/A   SUMMER CAMPS FUND 1,500
    NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    500 FIFTH STREET NW NAS
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    N/A   NRC PRESIDENTS' FUND 25,000
    NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    500 FIFTH STREET NW NAS
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    N/A   MITCHELL ENDOWMENT 2,000,000
    NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    500 FIFTH STREET NW NAS
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    N/A   SUSTAINABILITY LINKAGES IN THE FEDER 75,000
    NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERV
    1785 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    N/A   CAMPAIGN FOR A FEDERAL HISTORIC HOME 25,200
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD GULF COAST INC
    4600 GULF FREEWAY
    HOUSTON,TX77023
    N/A   HELPING PEOPLE MAKE INFORMED, PRIVAT 1,000
    PROJECT WILDLIFE
    4343 MORENA BLVD
    SUITE 7
    SAN DIEGO,CA92117
    N/A   TO HELPING WILD ANIMALS HAS GROWN TR 500
    PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION
    1250 4TH STREET
    SUITE 360
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401
    N/A   ESTABLISH THE PCF/HELLENIC FOUNDATIO 100,000
    PROVIDENCE MARIANWOOD FOUNDATION
    3725 PROVIDENCE POINT DRI
    ISSAQUAH,WA98029
    N/A   PROVIDESFINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR RESID 15,000
    PUBLIC CITIZEN FOUNDATION INC
    1600 20TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009
    N/A   DELIVERING THE PROMISE OF THE NEW TE 100,000
    RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 400807
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22904
    N/A   SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 50,000
    RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 400807
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22904
    N/A   SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 50,000
    REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFO
    9500 GILMAN DRIVE MAIL C
    LA JOLLA
    SAN DIEGO,CA92093
    N/A   LINE ISLANDS RESEARCH AT SCRIPPS INS 1,000
    SAN DIEGO CHILDREN'S CHOIR
    6635 FLANDERS DRIVE
    SUITE H
    SAN DIEGO,CA92121
    N/A   PROVIDES THE YOUTH OF SAN DIEGO WITH 2,000
    SAN DIEGO HOUSE RABBIT SOCIETY
    PO BOX 261553
    SAN DIEGO,CA92196
    N/A   SUPPORTED OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUC 500
    SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND SPCA
    5500 GAINES ST
    SAN DIEGO,CA92110
    N/A   TO PROMOTE THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF A 500
    SAN DIEGO MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATI
    PO BOX 881491
    SAN DIEGO,CA92168
    N/A   TO UNITE MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS, RETAI 3,500
    SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART
    PO BOX 122107
    SAN DIEGO,CA92112
    N/A   TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, INTERPRET AND 500
    SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GUILD A
    PO BOX 5371 MSC RC-507
    SEATTLE,WA98145
    N/A   SERVE AS THE UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION F 3,000
    SHELTERING ARMS SENIOR SERVICES
    3838 ABERDEEN WAY
    HOUSTON,TX77025
    N/A   TO PROMOTE THE DIGNITY AND INDEPENDE 15,000
    SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    85 SECOND STREET
    SUITE 750
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105
    N/A   HELP EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER HU 26,000
    SPORTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETES
    8291 AERO PLACE
    SUITE 150
    SAN DIEGO,CA92123
    N/A   TO CREATE ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR 500
    STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 6092 SFA STATIO
    NACOGDOCHES,TX75962
    N/A   CENTER FOR A LIVABLE WORLD 10,000
    SUNSHINE CENTER INC
    1726 21ST STREET
    GALVESTON,TX77550
    N/A   SERVING ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DI 2,500
    TECHNOSERVE INC
    1120 19TH STREET NW 8
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    N/A   FOR THE BANANA FARMERS IN KENYA 3,000
    TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM FDN
    PO BOX 12456
    AUSTIN,TX78711
    N/A   FORGOTTEN GATEWAY: COMING TO AMERIC 25,000
    TEXAS TRIBUNE INC
    823 CONGRESS AVENUE
    SUITE 210
    AUSTIN,TX78701
    N/A   ENERGY & WATER REPORTING BUDGET 100,000
    THE MISSIONS OF YAHWEH INC
    10247 ALGIERS
    HOUSTON,TX77041
    N/A   TO HELPING RESIDENTS TO BECOME SELF- 15,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    318 CONGRESS AVENUE
    AUSTIN,TX78701
    N/A   FRESHWATER CONSERVATION IN TEXAS 75,000
    THE SHARE FUND
    2976 CLAY STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94115
    N/A   TO ASSIST THE LESS FORTUNATE IN OUR 10,000
    THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE
    3 EAST 54TH STREET 14TH
    NEW YORK,NY10022
    N/A   GLOBAL PHILANTHROPISTS CIRCLE 12/01/ 24,500
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 250
    AUSTIN,TX78767
    N/A   THE ANNE AND JOHN MENDELSOHN FUND FO 10,000
    THORNE ECOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
    PO BOX 19107
    BOULDER,CO80308
    N/A   TO BUILD EARTH STEWARDSHIP BY CONNEC 10,000
    TIDES FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 29903
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
    N/A   2011 TPW ENERGY COLLABORATIVE 25,000
    TOUCH FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 1420
    NEW YORK,NY10150
    N/A   BRINGING VITAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES T 500
    TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    2216 BALL AVENUE
    GALVESTON,TX77550
    N/A   REDESIGN, RELOCATION AND REPLACEMENT 10,000
    US FUND FOR UNICEF
    125 MAIDEN LANE
    NEW YORK,NY10038
    N/A   JAPAN TSUNAMI/EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFO 5,000
    WILDERNESS WORKSHOP
    PO BOX 1442
    CARBONDALE,CO81623
    N/A   THOMPSON DIVIDE COALITION 10,000
    WIMBERLEY VALLEY WATERSHED ASSN
    PO BOX 2534
    WIMBERLEY,TX78676
    N/A   2011 WATER PROGRAM GRANT PROPOSAL 75,500
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    (LA)
    606 S OLIVE STREET
    SUITE 300
    LOS ANGELES,CA90014
    N/A   AIMS TO END EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY 3,000
    SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CONSORITA
    - MRC 052
    PO BOX 37012
    WASHINGTON,DC20013
    N/A   CLUB OF ROME SYMPOSIUM 10,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BROOKE INC
    % CHAPEL & YORK
    1000 N WEST STREET
    SUITE 1200
    WILMINGTON,DE19801
    N/A   SUPPORTS THE BROOKE'S WORLDWIDE PROG 2,000
    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    (AUSTIN)
    44 EAST AVENUE
    SUITE 200
    AUSTIN,TX78701
    N/A   TEXAS LIVING WATERS PROJECT 100,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    (CHARLOTTE)
    5855 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRI
    SUITE 101
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212
    N/A   AIMS TO END EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY 60,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    (COLLEGE STATION)
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840
    N/A   GIANT MAGELLAN TELESCOPE CONSORTIUM 2,500,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    (COLLEGE STATION)
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840
    N/A   GIANT MAGELLAN TELESCOPE 1,000,000
    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   TEES CATEE CONFERENCE, ACCOUNT 3224 5,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    (COLLEGE STATION)
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840
    N/A   MIFPA CONSULTANCY FEE OCT 2011-SEP 2 80,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    (COLLEGE STATION)
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840
    N/A   CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL UNDERGRADUATE 25,000
    ENVIRONMENT TEXAS RESEARCH
    AND POLICY CENTER INC
    815 BRAZOS
    SUITE 600
    AUSTIN,TX78701
    N/A   MEETING TEXAS' ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLEN 50,000
    TEXAS CLEAN ENERGY COALITION
    C/O VIANOVO
    327 CONGRESS
    SUITE 450
    AUSTIN,TX78701
    N/A   TEXAS CLEAN ENERGY COALITION JAN-JUN 239,100
    TEXAS WATER COALITION
    C/O VIANOVO
    327 CONGRESS
    SUITE 450
    AUSTIN,TX78701
    N/A   LANDSCAPE AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR T 50,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE TEXAS
    CAPITAL REGION INC
    201 E BEN WHITE BLVD B
    AUSTIN,TX78704
    N/A   HELPING PEOPLE MAKE INFORMED, PRIVAT 4,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
    COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES
    1 UNIVERSITY STATION G25
    AUSTIN,TX78712
    N/A   RETURN UNUSED CONTRIBUTION THE UNIV. -18,098
    HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF
    DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS INC
    99 CANAL CENTER PLAZA
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
    N/A   EBBY 100 EVENT 25,000
    SOUTH CENTRAL PARTNERSHIP FOR
    ENERGY EFFICIENCY
    515 CONGRESS AVENUE
    STE 1510
    AUSTIN,TX78701
    N/A   TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE 15,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
    HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
    7000 FANNIN
    HOUSTON,TX77030
    N/A   COMPETE FOR NIH RECOGNITION AND FUND 500,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
    KAMIL JIN SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS TEACHING
    1 UNIVERSITY STATION D55
    AUSTIN,TX78712
    N/A   TX REGIONAL COLLABORATIVES FOR EXCEL 50,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
    OFFICE SPONSORED PROJECTS
    PO BOX 7726
    AUSTIN,TX78713
    N/A   NATURAL GAS AND THE ENERGY-WATER-NEX 230,000
    THE WOODLANDS CENTER FOR THE
    PERFORMING ARTS
    2005 LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77380
    N/A   GALA TABLE 23,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION (GALVESTON)
    R BOWEN LOFTIN PHD
    PO BOX 1675
    GALVESTON,TX77553
    N/A   ADS-MSE FISSION POWER INITIATIVE PRO 125,000
    TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
    SAN MARCOS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    601 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    SAN MARCOS,TX78666
    N/A   ANCIENT SOUTHWEST TEXAS RESEARCH PRO 5,000
    ICLEI LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR
    SUSTAINABILITY USA INC
    436 14TH STREET 1520
    OAKLAND,CA94612
    N/A   SOUTH CENTRAL CITIES FOR CLIMATE PRO 75,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
    TEXAS ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
    1 UNIVERSITY STATION R750
    AUSTIN,TX78712
    N/A   SAYLES-TBH EXHIBIT 5,000
    HOUSTON ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
    TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER LIBRARY
    1133 JOHN FREEMAN BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77030
    N/A   ACCESS SECURITY SYSTEM FOR THE TEXAS 10,000
    UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
    TEXAS MUSIC FESTIVAL
    120 SCHOOL OF MUSIC BLDG
    HOUSTON,TX77204
    N/A   2011 TEXAS MUSIC FESTIVAL 16,000
    WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
    THE SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC
    PO BOX 1892
    HOUSTON,TX77251
    N/A   EARLY MUSIC SOCIETY 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 11,922,102
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    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
    aCOOKS BRANCH CONSERVANCY          
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments          
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     6 1,317,921  
    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         10,911,635
    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)..   1,317,921 10,911,635
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1312,229,556
    (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.)
    1A USE COOKS BRANCH CONSERVACY PROPERTY EXCLUSIVELY AS A NATURE PRESERVE OR FOR OTHER CONSERVATION OR ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    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.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2011
    Name of organization
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    74-2170127
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
    Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

    Page 2
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    74-2170127
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
         
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    PAMELA MITCHELL MAQUIRE    
    P O BOX 8937
       
    THE WOODLANDS, TX   77387

    $195,870




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    7
     
     

    BRIAN GREGORY MITCHELL    
    P O BOX 8937
       
    THE WOODLANDS, TX   77387

    $195,870




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    MEREDITH L DREISS    
    P O BOX 8937
       
    THE WOODLANDS, TX   77387

    $195,870




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    JOHN KIRK MITCHELL    
    P O BOX 8937
       
    THE WOODLANDS, TX   77387

    $195,870




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    GEORGE SCOTT MITCHELL    
    P O BOX 8937
       
    THE WOODLANDS, TX   77387

    $195,870




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    J TODD MITCHELL    
    P O BOX 8937
       
    THE WOODLANDS, TX   77387

    $195,870




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    74-2170127
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
         
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
     
     

    SHERIDAN MITCHELL LORENZ    
    P O BOX 8937
       
    THE WOODLANDS, TX   77387

    $195,870




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    C GRANT MITCHELL    
    P O BOX 8937
       
    THE WOODLANDS, TX   77387

    $195,870




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    MARK D MITCHELL    
    P O BOX 8937
       
    THE WOODLANDS, TX   77387

    $195,870




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    MICHAEL KENT MITCHELL    
    P O BOX 8937
       
    THE WOODLANDS, TX   77387

    $195,870




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    $  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    $  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

    Page 3
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    74-2170127
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
         
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    1
    0.659% OF CBC PARTN'P INTEREST   $187,600 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    4
    0.659% OF CBC PARTN'P INTEREST   $187,600 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    7
    0.659% OF CBC PARTN'P INTEREST   $187,600 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    10
    0.659% OF CBC PARTN'P INTEREST   $187,600 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    1
    10% GENERAL PTRSHIP INT CBC MGT   $8,270 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    4
    10% GENERAL PTRSHIP INT CBC MGT   $8,270 2011-12-15
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    74-2170127
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
         
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    7
    10% GENERAL PTRSHIP INT CBC MGT   $8,270 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    10
    10% GENERAL PTRSHIP INT CBC MGT   $8,270 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    2
    0.659% OF CBC PARTN'P INTEREST   $187,600 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    5
    0.659% OF CBC PARTN'P INTEREST   $187,600 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    8
    0.659% OF CBC PARTN'P INTEREST   $187,600 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    2
    10% GENERAL PTRSHIP INT CBC MGT   $8,270 2011-12-15
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    74-2170127
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
         
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    5
    10% GENERAL PTRSHIP INT CBC MGT   $8,270 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    8
    10% GENERAL PTRSHIP INT CBC MGT   $8,270 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    3
    0.659% OF CBC PARTN'P INTEREST   $187,600 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    6
    0.659% OF CBC PARTN'P INTEREST   $187,600 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    9
    0.659% OF CBC PARTN'P INTEREST   $187,600 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    3
    10% GENERAL PTRSHIP INT CBC MGT   $8,270 2011-12-15
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    74-2170127
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
         
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    6
    10% GENERAL PTRSHIP INT CBC MGT   $8,270 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
    9
    10% GENERAL PTRSHIP INT CBC MGT   $8,270 2011-12-15
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

    Page 4
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    74-2170127
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  

    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Purpose of gift
    (c)
    Use of gift
    (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Purpose of gift
    (c)
    Use of gift
    (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Purpose of gift
    (c)
    Use of gift
    (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Purpose of gift
    (c)
    Use of gift
    (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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    TY 2011 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 1,227     1,227

    TY 2011 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Person Name Explanation
    GEORGE P MITCHELL  
    PAMELA MITCHELL MAGUIRE  
    BRIAN GREGORY MITCHELL  
    MARK DOUGLAS MITCHELL  
    MICHAEL KENT MITCHELL  
    SARAH SCOTT MITCHELL  
    JOHN KIRK MITCHELL  
    CARLETON GRANT MITCHELL  
    GEORGE SCOTT MITCHELL  
    KATHERINE LORENZ  
    MEREDITH LORENZ  

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    TY 2011 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 1,106 200DB 5.0000 68 68    
    ECLECTIC MESQUITE TABLE 2008-04-30 6,279 4,906 200DB 7.0000 392 392    
    ECLECTIC MESQUITE PATIO & DECK 2008-04-30 3,567 2,787 200DB 7.0000 223 223    
    2 BENSON CHERRY DESKS 2008-05-31 3,453 2,698 200DB 7.0000 216 216    
    2 LEATHER CHAIRS 2008-05-31 2,484 1,941 200DB 7.0000 155 155    
    COMMON SULPHER ARTWORK BY KATE BREAKEY 2008-07-01 4,330 3,383 200DB 7.0000 271 271    
    HD CONFERENCING EQUIPMENT 2008-07-11 13,073 10,214 200DB 7.0000 817 817    
    MESQUITE CONSOLE FOR AUSTIN OFFICE 2008-08-12 1,783 1,393 200DB 7.0000 112 112    
    FURNITURE AND FIXTURE MISCELLANEOUS-FROM GPM 2008-08-31 2,202 1,720 200DB 7.0000 138 138    
    REFRIGERATOR & DISHWASHER FOR AUSTIN OFFICE 2011-03-02 1,246   200DB 7.0000 1,246 1,246    
    4 LANTERAL FILE CAPITETS 2011-03-02 2,538   200DB 7.0000 2,538 2,538    
    COMPUTER SCANNER - SCANSNAP 2011-05-23 448   200DB 5.0000 448 448    
    HP 8200E MINITOWER DESKTOP COMPUTER 2011-05-23 1,027   200DB 5.0000 1,027 1,027    
                7,651      

    TY 2011 EmployeeCompensationExpln
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Employee Explanation
    MEREDITH L DREISS  
    MARILU HASTINGS  

    TY 2011 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 53,552,268 116,405,124

    TY 2011 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
    COOK BRANCH CONVERSAVANCY AT COST 1,958,700 1,958,700

    TY 2011 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 44,470 38,664 5,806 5,806


    TY 2011 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 34,500      


    TY 2011 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 139 10 10
    FEDERAL TAX OVERPAYMENT 31,443    
    OTHER RECEIVABLE-CBC 58,463    


    TY 2011 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Description Amount
    BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCE ON DVN STK SOLD 13,196,337
    P/Y ACCRUAL/CASH ADJUSTMENT 2,300


    TY 2011 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        
    PUBLIC INFORMATION 1,650     1,650
    SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,014     1,014
    R & M - COMPUTER 3,555     3,555
    DUES & MEMEBERSHIPS 1,695     1,695
    INSURANCE 111     111
    TRAINING/SEMINARS 495     495


    TY 2011 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    OTHER PAYABLE - GPM INC   438
    EXCISE TAX PAYABLE   90,895


    TY 2011 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PUBLIC RELATIONS 2,000     2,000
    CONSULTING 45,713     45,713


    TY 2011 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 122,338      
    AD VALOREM TAXES 54     54