Form990-PF
Click to see attachment

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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2012, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , and ending 12-31-2012
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 instructions)

(713) 377-6685
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$133,156,145J 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 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) 24,700,630
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 1,394,852 1,394,852  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 13,529,444
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 13,535,644
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 13,529,444
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)....... Click to see attachment -553,135   -553,135
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 39,071,791 14,924,296 -553,135
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 135,035     135,035
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 157,018     157,018
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 74,652     74,652
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 6,217     6,217
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 18,886     18,886
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 1,180,400     1,180,400
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 125,103     50
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 5,561    
20 Occupancy.............. 59,303     59,303
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 47,724     45,872
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 173,844     173,844
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,983,743 0   1,851,277
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 12,871,500 12,871,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 14,855,243 0   14,722,777
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 24,216,548
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 14,924,296
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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............... 342,918 456,157 456,157
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 1,365,340 2,589,934 2,589,934
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)........ 53,552,268 Click to see attachment39,784,577 103,592,824
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)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet45,495
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet43,360 5,806 Click to see attachment2,135 4,903
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,961,842 Click to see attachment26,512,327 Click to see attachment26,512,327
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 57,228,174 69,345,130 133,156,145
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 438 2,953
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons   Click to see attachment1,750,000
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment90,895  
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 91,333 1,752,953
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 57,136,841 67,592,177
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 57,136,841 67,592,177
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 57,228,174 69,345,130
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 57,136,841
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 24,216,548
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 81,353,389
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 13,761,212
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 67,592,177
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 206,650 - SHS. DEVON D 2007-12-27  
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 13,535,644   6,200 13,529,444
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       13,529,444
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 13,529,444
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 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))
2011 12,348,606 151,025,333 0.081765
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
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.365070
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 0.073014
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 136,818,157
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 9,989,641
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 149,243
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 10,138,884
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 15,092,777
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.
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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 1 149,243
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............................ 3 149,243
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- ..... 5 149,243
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 123,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 110,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 233,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 1,121
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 82,636
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet82,636 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
Yes
 
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 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 2012 or the taxable year beginning in 2012 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    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 instructions) Click to see attachment.............
    11
    Yes
     
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletCGMF.ORG
    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 2012, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
    No
    See 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
     
    No
    .........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 2012?.............
    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 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    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 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 2012 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 2012.)....................
    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 2012?
    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 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 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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    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 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 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
    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     		133,285 7,937 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
    ADRIENNE DREISS ROPPClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    0.00     		1,750 0 0
    PO BOX 8937
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77387
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see 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
    MARY L HASTINGSClick to see attachment ENV. PROGRAM
    40.00     		157,018 9,871  
    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 instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    VIANOVO SEE ATTACHED 550,000
    327 CONGRESS
    AUSTIN,TX78701
    BRICKFIELD BURCHETTE RITTS STONE SEE ATTACHED 140,000
    1025 THOMAS JEFFERSON
    WASHINGTON,DC20007
    FTI CONSULTINGSCINC SEE ATTACHED 120,000
    88 PINE ST 32ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10005
    ENTERPRISE RISK CONSULTING LLC SEE ATTACHED 60,000
    551 W CORDOVA ROAD
    SANTA FE,NM87506
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet3
    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   370,000
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see 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 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
    134,814,776
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    4,086,906
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    138,901,682
    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
    138,901,682
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    2,083,525
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    136,818,157
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    6,840,908
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    6,840,908
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    149,243
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    149,243
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    6,691,665
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    6,691,665
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    6,691,665
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see 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
    14,722,777
    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
    370,000
    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
    15,092,777
    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 instructions).................
    5
    149,243
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    14,943,534
    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 (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2011     		(c)
    2011     		(d)
    2012
    1 Distributable amount for 2012 from Part XI, line 7 6,691,665
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007.......  
    b From 2008.......  
    c From 2009....... 7,420,914
    d From 2010....... 4,400,711
    e From 2011....... 5,041,777
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 16,863,402
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 15,092,777
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount..... 6,691,665
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 8,401,112
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012.    
    (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 25,264,514
    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 instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2013 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		25,264,514
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008....  
    b Excess from 2009.... 7,420,914
    c Excess from 2010.... 4,400,711
    d Excess from 2011.... 5,041,777
    e Excess from 2012.... 8,401,112
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see 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 2012, 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) 2012 (b) 2011 (c) 2010 (d) 2009
             
    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 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 or e-mail 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:
    GRANT INQUIRIES AND GRANT FUNDING REQUESTS ARE MAKE THROUGH THE FOUNDATIONS WEB SITE, CGMF.ORG
    cAny submission deadlines:
    N/A
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE FOUNDATIONS ACCEPTS GRANT REQUESTS THAT FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES: WATER, CLEAN ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE, NATURAL GAS SUSTAINABILITY
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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
    AMERICAN HEALTH ASSISTANCE FD
    22512 GATEWAY CENTER DR
    CLARKSBURG,MD20871     		N/A 509(A)(1) RESEARCH ON ALZHEIMER DISEASE 10,000
    AMERICAN YOUTH WORKS
    1901 E BEN WHITE BLVD
    AUSTIN,TX78741     		N/A 509(A)(1) EMPOWERING AT-RISK YOUTH 10,000
    ASSOCIATION OF SMALL FOUNDATION
    1720 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A 509(A)(2) ENHANCES THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY 1,000
    BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    1 BAYLOR PLAZA MS BC
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A 509(A)(1) SUPPORT DR. CHRISTIE J. BALLANTYNE'S 125,000
    CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
    813 SANTA BARBARA STREET
    PASADENA,CA91101     		N/A 509(A)(1) GIANT MAGELLAN TELESCOPE CONSORTIUM 2,500,000
    CLEAN WATER FUND
    1010 VERMONT AVE NW
    SUITE 1100
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		N/A 509(A)(1) PROTECTING E. AQUIFER AND (W) 200,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA INC
    333 7TH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A 509(A)(1) PROVIDING QUALITY MEDICAL CARE 500
    EASTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 625
    VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23451     		N/A 509(A)(1) PROMOTE AMATEUR SURFING COMPETITION 1,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPOR
    257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A 509(A)(1) GETTING NATURAL GAS ON RIGHT PATH 400,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT
    1303 SAN ANTONIO ST
    SUITE 200
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A 509(A)(1) TEXAS COAL: AIR, WATER & CLIMATE 100,000
    FOUNDATION OF LA JOLLA HIGH SCHOOL
    750 NAUTILUS ST
    LA JOLLA
    SAN DIEGO,CA92037     		N/A 509(A)(2) ACADEMICS 500
    GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
    520 20TH STREET
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A 509(A)(2) LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF ELISSA 50,000
    HOUSTON TOMORROW
    3015 RICHMOND
    SUITE 201
    HOUSTON,TX77098     		N/A 509(A)(1) SUSTAINABILITY FELLOWSHIP 50,000
    INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2505 N AVENUE
    NATIONAL CITY,CA91950     		N/A 509(A)(1) FRIENDS OF PUENTE 27,500
    INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING AS
    PO BOX 7578
    BOULDER,CO80306     		N/A 509(A)(1) WEST COAST TRAIL BUILDING FUND 2,000
    MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
    1649 EL PRADO
    SAN DIEGO,CA92101     		N/A 509(A)(1) SUMMER CAMPS FUND 1,500
    NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESER
    1785 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A 509(A)(1) PRESERVATION 10X 10,000
    NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERV
    1785 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A 509(A)(1) SAVING AMERICA'S HISTORIC PLACES 25,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD GULF COAST INC
    4600 GULF FREEWAY
    HOUSTON,TX77023     		N/A 509(A)(2) PROVIDE HEATLH SERV., EDUCATION 1,000
    PROJECT WILDLIFE
    4343 MORENA BLVD
    SUITE 7
    SAN DIEGO,CA92117     		N/A 509(A)(1) TO PROTECT THE WILDLIFE OF SAN DIEGO 500
    PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION
    1250 4TH STREET
    SUITE 360
    SANTA MONICA,CA904011366     		N/A 509(A)(1) HELLENIC PCF FD. FOR DR. CHRISTOPHER 50,000
    PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION
    1250 4TH STREET
    SUITE 360
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401     		N/A 509(A)(1) ESTABLISH THE PCF/HELLENIC FOUNDATIO 50,000
    PUBLIC CITIZEN FOUNDATION INC
    1600 20TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		N/A 509(A)(1) DELIVERING THE PROMISE OF THE NEW TE 95,000
    REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFO
    9500 GILMAN DRIVE MAIL C
    LA JOLLA
    SAN DIEGO,CA92093     		N/A 509(A)(1) DR. MARTY STEIN, UCSD PEDIATRICS 1,000
    SAN DIEGO CHILDREN'S CHOIR
    6635 FLANDERS DRIVE
    SUITE H
    SAN DIEGO,CA92121     		N/A 509(A)(2) PROVIDES MUSIC EDUCATION 2,000
    SAN DIEGO HOUSE RABBIT SOCIETY
    PO BOX 261553
    SAN DIEGO,CA92196     		N/A 509(A)(2) SUPPORT FOR THE SAN DIEGO BRANCH 500
    SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND SPCA
    5500 GAINES ST
    SAN DIEGO,CA92110     		N/A 509(A)(2) FOR CATS AND BUNNIES 1,000
    SAN DIEGO MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATI
    PO BOX 881491
    SAN DIEGO,CA92168     		N/A 509(A)(1) TRAIL BUILDING FUND IN SAN DIEGO CTY 2,000
    SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GUILD A
    PO BOX 5371 MSC RC-507
    SEATTLE,WA98145     		N/A 509(A)(1) SYMPHONY GUILD 2,000
    SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    85 SECOND STREET
    SUITE 750
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		N/A 509(A)(1) TEXAS CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS 30,000
    SPORTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETES
    8291 AERO PLACE
    SUITE 150
    SAN DIEGO,CA92123     		N/A 509(A)(1) SERVING ATHLETES WITH DISABLITIES 500
    SUNSHINE CENTER INC
    1726 21ST STREET
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A 509(A)(1) HELPING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES 500
    TECHNOSERVE INC
    1120 19TH STREET NW 8
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A 509(A)(1) FOR THE BANANA FARMERS IN KENYA 1,000
    TEXAS TRIBUNE INC
    823 CONGRESS AVENUE
    SUITE 210
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A 509(A)(1) SATELLITE FESTIVALS: ENERGY & WATER 30,000
    TEXAS TRIBUNE INC
    823 CONGRESS AVENUE
    SUITE 210
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A 509(A)(1) ENERGY & WATER REPORTING BUDGET 100,000
    TIDES CENTER
    PO BOX 29907
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129     		N/A 509(A)(1) VOTE SOLAR INIATIVE 2,000
    WILDERNESS WORKSHOP
    PO BOX 1442
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		N/A 509(A)(1) PROTECT & CONSERVE THE WILDERNESS 20,000
    WIMBERLEY VALLEY WATERSHED ASSN
    PO BOX 2534
    WIMBERLEY,TX78676     		N/A 509(A)(1) PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 1,000
    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    (AUSTIN)
    44 EAST AVENUE
    SUITE 200
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A 509(A)(2) TEXAS LIVING WATERS PROJECT 100,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    (COLLEGE STATION)
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840     		N/A 509(A)(1) GIANT MAGELLAN TELESCOPE CONSORTIUM 2,500,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    (COLLEGE STATION)
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840     		N/A 509(A)(1) GIANT MAGELLAN TELESCOPE 1,000,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    (COLLEGE STATION)
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840     		N/A 509(A)(1) TEXAS A&M COLLABORATION IN COSMOLOGY 250,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    (COLLEGE STATION)
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840     		N/A 509(A)(1) TEES CATEE CONFERENCE, ACCOUNT 3224 5,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    (COLLEGE STATION)
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840     		N/A 509(A)(1) MIFPA CONSULTANCY FEE OCT 2011-SEP 2 1,750,000
    TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION
    (COLLEGE STATION)
    401 GEORGE BUSH DR
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840     		N/A 509(A)(1) ADS-MSE FISSION POWER 125,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
    COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES
    1 UNIVERSITY STATION G25
    AUSTIN,TX78712     		N/A 509(A)(1) EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE TEACHING 50,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
    DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
    PO BOX 7458
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A 509(A)(1) ANN CALLAWAY BROWN ENDOWMENT 2,500
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
    UT MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
    750 CHANNEL VIEW DRIVE
    PORT ARANSAS,TX78373     		N/A 509(A)(1) ARK-ANIMAL REHABILITATION KEEP 2,500
    THE UNIV OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE
    CENTER AT HOUSTON
    OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL
    ADVANCEMENT
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A 509(A)(1) COMPETE FOR NIH RECOGNITION 500,000
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
    OFFICE SPONSORED PROJECTS
    PO BOX 7726
    AUSTIN,TX78713     		N/A 509(A)(1) SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION 250,000
    TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
    DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    601 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    SAN MARCOS,TX78666     		N/A 509(A)(1) WATER POLICY STRATEGY 150,000
    TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
    DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    601 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    SAN MARCOS,TX78666     		N/A 509(A)(1) CENTER FOR TEXAS MUSIC HISTORY 2,000
    TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
    DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    601 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    SAN MARCOS,TX78666     		N/A 509(A)(1) MANAGING HILL COUNTRY GROUND WATER 100,000
    TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
    SAN MARCOS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    601 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    SAN MARCOS,TX78666     		N/A 509(A)(1) ANCIENT SOUTHWEST TEXAS RESEARCH PRO 5,000
    AUSTIN THEATRE ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 1566
    AUSTIN,TX78767     		N/A 509(A)(2) A BEAUTIFUL WORLD SERIES PROJECT 75,000
    AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY
    1901 EAST 51ST STREET
    AUSTIN,TX78723     		N/A 509(A)(2) "40 PANES" BY LAURA DUNN PROJECT 10,000
    BALD HEAD ISLAND CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 3109
    BALD HEAD ISLAND,NC28461     		N/A 509(A)(2) BARRIER ISLAND STUDY CENTER 25,000
    CAPE FEAR ACADEMY INC
    3900 SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD
    WILMINGTON,NC28412     		N/A 509(A)(1) A LEARNING COMMUNITY 2,500
    CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE INC
    18 TREMONT
    SUITE 530
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A 509(A)(2) EPA'S NEW STANDARDS FOR OIL & GAS 250,000
    CF FOUNDATION INC
    3445 PEACHTREE ROAD
    SUITE 175
    ATLANTA,GA30326     		N/A 509(A)(3) GALVESTON REVITALIZATION PROJECT 85,000
    CITY OF GALVESTON ATTN PAYROLL
    POBOX 779
    GALVESTON,TX77553     		N/A GOVT FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUTH BOARD 2,500
    CF FOUNDATION INC
    3445 PEACHTREE ROAD
    SUITE 175
    ATLANTA,GA30326     		N/A 509(A)(3) GALVESTON SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 10,000
    CHILD ADVOCACY AND PARENTING PLACE
    EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER INC
    PO BOX 4305
    WILMINGTON,NC28406     		N/A 509(A(1) PREVENT CHILD ABUSE 5,000
    CONFERENCE OF SOUTHWEST FOUNDATIONS
    624 N GOOD LATIMER
    EXPRESSWAY SUITE 100
    DALLAS,TX75204     		N/A 509(A)(2) WATER MATTERS CONFERENCE MAY '12 (W) 30,000
    DAVIDSON COLLEGE
    BOX 7175
    DAVIDSON,NC280357175     		N/A 509(A)(1) PRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION 5,000
    DIRECT RELIEF INTERNATIONAL
    27 LA PATERA LANE
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93117     		N/A 509(A)(2) PROVIDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 3,000
    DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT
    ALLIANCE
    3800 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY
    SUITE 350
    HOUSTON,TX770983706     		N/A 509(A)(1) SPONSORS FOR FREE SUPPORT GROUPS 5,000
    DUKE UNIVERSITY
    324 BLACKWELL STREET
    DURHAM,NC27701     		N/A 509(A)(1) NASHER MUSEUM 1,500
    DUKE UNIVERSITY
    324 BLACKWELL STREET
    DURHAM,NC277013658     		N/A 509(A)(1) DUKE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 1,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INC
    257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A 509(A)(1) INVESTING IN A CLEAN SECURE ENERGY 200,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INC
    257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A 509(A)(1) PRESERVE THE NATURAL SYSTEMS 1,000
    ENVIRONMENT TEXAS RESEARCH & POLICY
    CENTER INC
    815 BRAZOS
    SUITE 600
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A 509(A)(1) PROTECTING TEXAS' ENVIRONMENT 100,000
    FAIREWINDS ENERGY EDUCATION CORP
    70 S WINOOSKI BOX 289
    BURLINGTON,VT05401     		N/A 509(A)(1) TO DEMYSTIFY NUCLEAR POWER 2,000
    FILMAID INTERNATIONAL
    363 7TH AVENUE
    20TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A 509(A)(1) ADDRESSING NEEDS OF DISPLACED PEOPLE 1,000
    FJC
    520 8TH AVE 20TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A 509(A)(1) THE LIDDY SHRIVER SARCOMA INITIATIVE 10,000
    FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES INC
    3036 SOUTH 1ST STREET
    SUITE 200
    AUSTIN,TX78704     		N/A 509(A)(2) HOMES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES 3,000
    FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION
    15279 ALTON PARKWAY
    SUITE 300
    IRVINE,CA92618     		N/A 509(A)(1) PROVIDES WHEELCHAIRS FOR THE DISABLE 1,000
    GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION
    17330 HIGHWAY 3
    WEBSTER,TX77598     		N/A 509(A)(1) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 10,000
    GALVESTON CHAMBER PARTNERSHIP
    519 25TH STREET
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A 509(A)(1) LEMONADE DAY OF GALVESTON 4,000
    GREATER CARIBBEAN ENERGY FD
    1359 SW 22 TERRACE
    MIAMI,FL33145     		N/A 509(A)(1) ECOLOGICAL BALANCE 15,000
    GULF OF MEXICO FOUNDATION
    5403 EVERHART ROAD
    CORPUS CHRISTI,TX78411     		N/A 509(A)(1) HABITAT RESTORATION TECHNOLOGY 10,000
    H204TEXAS COALITION
    PO BOX 10572
    AUSTIN,TX78766     		N/A 509(A)(1) OUR WATER FUTURE 50,000
    HEALING SPECIES TEXAS
    PO BOX 1680
    CONROE,TX77305     		N/A 509(A)(1) VIOLENCE INTERVENTION EDUCATION 5,000
    HELEN CALDICOTT FOUNDATION
    131 FOREST HILL DR
    ASHEVILLE,NC28803     		N/A 509(A)(1) NUCLEAR FREE WORLD 4,000
    HOPE FROM HELEN INC
    PO BOX 187
    WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH,NC28480     		N/A 509(A)(1) HEALTH, EDUCATION & ANIMAL WELFARE 2,000
    KICKSTART INTERNATIONAL INC
    2435 POLK STREET
    SUITE 21
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109     		N/A 509(A)(1) PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH KENYA 5,000
    LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE FOUNDATION
    1414 PHYSICIANS DRIVE
    WILMINGTON,NC28401     		N/A 509(A)(1) IN MEMORY OF DOREEN SARVER 2,500
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE INC
    PO BOX 36471
    CHARLOTTE,NC28236     		N/A 509(A)(1) SHELTER FOR HOMELESS MEM 1,500
    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEG
    700 PROSPECT STREET
    LA JOLLA,CA92037     		N/A 509(A)(1) EXPLORATION, PRESERVATION OF ART 500
    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIE
    700 PROSPECT STREET
    LA JOLLA,CA92037     		N/A 509(A)(1) EXHIBITION AND COLLECTION OF ART 1,500
    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEG
    700 PROSPECT STREET
    LA JOLLA,CA92037     		N/A 509(A)(1) TEEN ART COUNCIL FOR PROGRAMS/EVENTS 1,000
    NATURAL HIGH
    9404 GENESEE AVE
    SUITE 210
    LA JOLLA,CA92037     		N/A 509(A)(1) SUPPORT THE YOUTH OF GALVESTON 1,000
    NATURAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL
    40 WEST 20TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A 509(A)(1) HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL LIFE 1,000
    NIA CULTURAL CENTER
    2627 AVENUE O 1/2
    GALVESTON,TX77550     		N/A 509(A)(1) CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND 4,000
    OLD BALDY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 3007
    BALD HEAD ISLAND,NC28461     		N/A 509(A)(1) PRESERVATION OF OLD BALDY LIGHTHOUSE 10,000
    PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NON PROFIT
    PO BOX 845578
    BOSTON,MA022845578     		N/A 509(A)(1) RESEARCH RELATED TO HEALTH WORLDWIDE 6,000
    PAT'S PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
    1819 EAST BOULEVARD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		N/A 509(A)(1) SUPPORT FOR ABUSED CHILDREN 1,500
    RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE
    1616 P ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A 509(A)(1) RESEARCH RELATED TO SHALE GAS 33,000
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN PEACE AND JUSTICE
    BOX 1156
    BOULDER,CO80306     		N/A 509(A)(1) ALTERNATIVE RADIO 1,000
    ROOM TO READ
    111 SUTTER STREET
    16TH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		N/A 509(A)(1) VIETNAM CONSTRUCTED LIBRARY 2,000
    ROOM TO READ
    111 SUTTER STREET
    16TH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		N/A 509(A)(1) GIRL'S EDUCATION PROGRAM 8,000
    SAINT ANDREW'S ON-THE SOUND EPISCOP
    EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    101 AIRLIE ROAD
    WILMINGTON,NC28403     		N/A 509(A)(1) CHRISTIANS COMMITTED TO GROWTH 8,000
    SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC
    PO BOX 684881
    AUSTIN,TX78768     		N/A 509(A)(1) INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF CONSERVATIO 50,000
    SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE INC
    PO BOX 684881
    AUSTIN,TX78768     		N/A 509(A)(1) PROTECT THE EDWARDS AQUIFER 21,000
    SEEDS OF PEACE INC
    370 LEXINGTON AVENUE
    SUITE 401
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		N/A 509(A)(1) TO EMPOWER YOUNG LEADERS 500
    SURFER'S HEALING
    26363 W GROVE CIR
    LAKE FOREST,CA92630     		N/A 509(A)(2) SURF THERAPY FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN 1,000
    TEXANS TOGETHER EDUCATION FUND
    4509 EDGEMONT DR
    AUSTIN,TX78731     		N/A 509(A)(1) GALVESTON BAY PROJECT 20,000
    TEXAS FUND FOR ENERGY AND
    ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
    1303 SAN ANTONIO ST
    SUITE 100
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A 509(A)(1) RETIRE TEXAS' DIRTY COAL PLANTS 20,000
    TEXAS LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
    EDUCATION FUND
    815 BRAZOS
    SUITE 710
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A 509(A)(1) EDUCATION BEVERAGE CONTAINER LITTER 7,000
    TEXAS LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
    EDUCATION FUND
    815 BRAZOS
    SUITE 710
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A 509(A)(1) TX. SHALE REGULATORY INITIATIVE(NG) 5,000
    THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
    1 DUPONT CIRCLE NW
    SUITE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A 509(A)(2) ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM 280,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    318 CONGRESS AVENUE
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A 509(A)(1) THE FRESH WATER PROGRAM 100,000
    THE NOVIM GROUP
    211 RAMETTO ROAD
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93108     		N/A 509(A)(1) ANALYSIS OF HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS 350,000
    THE SHUMLA SCHOOL INC
    PO BOX 627
    COMSTOCK,TX78837     		N/A 509(A)(1) ARCHEOLOGICAL EDUCATION CENTER 10,000
    THE SOCIETY FOR PARTICIPATORY MED
    PO BOX 1183
    NEWBURYPORT,MA01950     		N/A 509(A)(1) JOURNAL OF PARTICIPATORY MEDICINE 50,000
    THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE
    3 EAST 54TH STREET
    14TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		N/A 509(A)(1) GLOBAL PHILANTHROPISTS CIRCLE 49,500
    TIBET FUND
    241 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		N/A 509(A)(1) CULTURAL PRESERVATION OF TIBET 1,000
    TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
    AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVAL CENTER
    PO BOX 19454
    AUSTIN,TX78760     		N/A 509(A)(1) SAFE PLACE 3,000
    TRUSTEES OF THE SMITH COLLEGE
    10 ELM STREET COLLEGE
    HALL 204
    NORTHAMPTON,MA01063     		N/A 509(A)(1) IN MEMORY OF ANNE SCHRODER 2,000
    TRUTH BE TOLD
    PO BOX 40221
    AUSTIN,TX78704     		N/A 509(A)(1) HELPING INCARERATED WOMEN 10,000
    UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
    9500 GILMAN DRIVE 0940
    LA JOLLA,CA92093     		N/A 509(A)(1) NEW MUSIC SOCIETY 3,500
    UNITED WAY OF THE CAPE FEAR AREA
    5919 OLEANDER DRIVE
    SUITE 115
    WILMINGTON,NC28403     		N/A 509(A)(1) HELPING BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY 2,000
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
    DIVISION OF ADVANCEMENT-ALDERMAN
    601 SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD
    WILMINGTON,NC284033201     		N/A 509(A)(1) BHI LTD SCHOLARSHIP 5,000
    WESTCAVE PRESERVE CORPORATION
    24814 HAMILTON POOL ROAD
    ROUND MOUNTAIN,TX78663     		N/A 509(A)(1) CONNECT CHILDREN TO NATURE 150,000
    WHIDBEY ISLAND WALDORF SCHOOL
    PO BOX 469
    CLINTON,WA98236     		N/A 509(A)(1) EDUCATION OF HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS 1,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    LA
    606 S OLIVE STREET
    SUITE 300
    LOS ANGELES,CA90014     		N/A 509(A)(1) EDUCATING IMPOVERISHED KIDS 4,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    CHARLOTTE
    5855 EXECUTIVE CENTER DR
    SUITE 101
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		N/A 509(A)(1) EDUCATION FOR IMPOVERISHED KIDS 10,000
    HOLISTIC CDC
    PO BOX 126
    GALVESTON,TX77553     		N/A 509(A)(1) PROJECT DETOUR PROGRAM 4,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 12,871,500
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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 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          
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     6 1,394,852  
    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     18 13,529,444  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aCOOKS BRANCH CONSERV. LTD-P     30 -514,452  
    bCOOKS BRANCH CONSERV. GP IN     30 -1,755  
    cCOOKS BRANCH CONSERV. LTD-P     30 -19,142  
    dCOOKS BRANCH CONSERV. LTD-P     30 -17,726  
    eCOOKS BR CONSERV GP INTERES     30 -60  
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   14,371,161  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1314,371,161
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions 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 foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    11C CONSERVATION
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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
    Sign Here
    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
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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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
    2012
    Name of the 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) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 2
    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
     
     

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

    		$24,700,630


    (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.)
    (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.)
    (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) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 3
    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
    		 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST   $24,700,630 2012-01-02
    (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
     
    		$    
    (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) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 4
    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) (2012)

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    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BOOKKEEPING AND TAX COMPLIANCE 18,886     18,886

    TY 2012 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  
    MARK DOUGLAS MITCHELL  
    MICHAEL KENT MITCHELL  
    SARAH SCOTT MITCHELL  
    JOHN KIRK MITCHELL  
    CARLETON GRANT MITCHELL  
    GEORGE SCOTT MITCHELL  
    KATHERINE LORENZ  
    MEREDITH LORENZ  
    ADRIENNE DREISS ROPP  

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    TY 2012 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 S/L 5.0000        
    23" LCD CINEMA DISPLAY 2006-09-30 1,174 1,174 S/L 5.0000        
    ECLECTIC MESQUITE TABLE 2008-04-30 6,279 5,298 S/L 7.0000 897 897    
    ECLECTIC MESQUITE PATIO & DECK 2008-04-30 3,567 3,010 S/L 7.0000 509 509    
    2 BENSON CHERRY DESKS 2008-05-31 3,453 2,914 S/L 7.0000 493 493    
    2 LEATHER CHAIRS 2008-05-31 2,484 2,096 S/L 7.0000 355 355    
    COMMON SULPHER ARTWORK BY KATE BREAKEY 2008-07-01 4,330 3,654 S/L 7.0000 618 618    
    HD CONFERENCING EQUIPMENT 2008-07-11 13,073 11,031 S/L 7.0000 1,868 1,868    
    MESQUITE CONSOLE FOR AUSTIN OFFICE 2008-08-12 1,783 1,505 S/L 7.0000 255 255    
    FURNITURE AND FIXTURE MISCELLANEOUS-FROM GPM 2008-08-31 2,202 1,858 S/L 7.0000 314 314    
    REFRIGERATOR & DISHWASHER FOR AUSTIN OFFICE 2011-03-02 1,246 1,246 S/L 7.0000        
    4 LANTERAL FILE CAPITETS 2011-03-02 2,538 2,538 S/L 7.0000        
    COMPUTER SCANNER - SCANSNAP 2011-05-23 448 448 S/L 5.0000        
    HP 8200E MINITOWER DESKTOP COMPUTER 2011-05-23 1,027 1,027 S/L 5.0000        
    SONY 13.3 VAIO S SERIES LAPTOP 2012-05-13 1,891   S/L 5.0000 252 252    
          7,651 STRAIGHT LINE          

    TY 2012 EmployeeCompensationExpln
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Employee Explanation
    MARY L HASTINGS  

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    TY 2012 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    COMPUTER 1996-12 PURCHASE 2012-07     865       865

    TY 2012 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    GENERAL ELECTIONS    

    TY 2012 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 39,784,577 103,592,824

    TY 2012 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 45,495 43,360 2,135 4,903


    TY 2012 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    GOVERNANCE AND COUNSELING 6,217     6,217


    TY 2012 LoansFromOfficersSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127

    Item No. 1
    Lender's Name GEORGE P MITHCELL
    Lender's Title  
    Original Amount of Loan 1750000
    Balance Due 1750000
    Date of Note 2012-11
    Maturity Date 2013-11
    Repayment Terms PAYABLE ON DEMAND
    Interest Rate  
    Security Provided by Borrower NONE
    Purpose of Loan  
    Description of Lender Consideration  
    Consideration FMV  


    TY 2012 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 10    
    OFFICE DEPOSIT 3,132 3,132 3,132
    WIP-SOFTWARE & WEB SITE DEVELOP.   33,000 33,000
    COOKS BRANCH CONVERSAVANCY-LTD INT. 1,876,000 26,394,052 26,394,052
    COOKS BRANCH CONSERV. GP PTR'SHIP IN 82,700 82,143 82,143


    TY 2012 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Description Amount
    ADJUST TO BASIS OF DONOR ON DVN STK SOLD 13,761,209
    ROUNDING 3


    TY 2012 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        
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 804     804
    MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT 21,576     21,576
    BANK SERVICE CHARGES 282     282
    POSTAGE AND DELIVERY 560     560
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,840     4,840
    VIDEO CONFERENCING 1,517     1,517
    TELEPHONE 12,302     12,302
    PUBLIC INFORMATION 50,654     50,654
    SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,600     1,600
    R & M - COMPUTER 3,103     3,103
    DUES & MEMEBERSHIPS 1,195     1,195
    TRAINING/SEMINARS 45,231     45,231
    CONTRACT LABOR 30,180     30,180


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    COOKS BRANCH CONSERV. LTD-PTR -514,452   -514,452
    COOKS BRANCH CONSERV. GP INTE -1,755   -1,755
    COOKS BRANCH CONSERV. LTD-PTR -19,142   -19,142
    COOKS BRANCH CONSERV. LTD-PTR -17,726   -17,726
    COOKS BR CONSERV GP INTEREST -60   -60


    TY 2012 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    EXCISE TAX PAYABLE 90,895  


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PUBLIC RELATIONS 87,200     87,200
    CONSULTING 1,200     1,200
    PROF FEES-PHILANTHROPIC CONSULTI        
    LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 50,000 222,000     222,000
    BRICKFIELD BURCHETTE RITTS & STO        
    EVALUATION HYDRAULIC FRACTURIN 140,000     140,000
    ENTERPRISE RISK CONSULTING LLC -        
    DEVELOP RENEWABLE ELEC POWER 60,000     60,000
    FTI CONSULTING -        
    NATURAL GAS PHILANTHROPIC PROG 120,000     120,000
    VIANOVO -        
    PUBLIC POLICY & COMMUNICATIONS 550,000     550,000


    TY 2012 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 125,053      
    AD VALOREM TAXES 50     50


    TY 2012 TransfersToControlledEntities
    Name:
    THE CYNTHIA & GEORGE MITCHELL
    FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2170127
    Name US /
    Foreign Address    		 EIN Description Amount
    COOKS BRANCH CONSERVANCY 24 WATERWAY SUITE 300
    THE WOODLANDS,TX77429     		74-2170127 CONTRIBUTION TO CAPITAL FOR OP 370,000
    Total     370,000