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Cox Family Fund is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Philip S Sherburne. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $2M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Cox Family Fund has made 133 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $478K in 2020 to $228K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $677K distributed across 78 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $129K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 56 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$129K
Based on 39 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cox Family Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 133 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Cox Family Fund has distributed a total of $1.4M across 133 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $129K.
Cox Family Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cox Family Fund is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David C Cox | PRES/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vicki B Cox | VP/SECY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian B Cox | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carson B Cox | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
133
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
56
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Stanford, CA | $52K | 2023 |
| San Francisco BalletARTS | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Environmental Investigation AgencyENVIRONMENTAL | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| World Resources InstituteENVIRONMENTAL | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Berkeley Repertory TheaterCIVIC | Berkeley, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| San Francisco SymphonyGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sustainable ConservationENVIRONMENTAL | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Media MattersSOCIAL VALUES AND EDUCATION | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodHUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Trust For Women FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| Eac IncHUMANITARIAN | Hempstead, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Guthrie Theater FoundationCIVIC | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| West Marin FundENVIRONMENTAL | Point Reyes Station, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeENVIRONMENTAL | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| KqedARTS | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Aclu FoundationCIVIC | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Point Reyes National Seashore AssociationENVIRONMENTAL | Point Reyes Station, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S Disease Research FundHUMANITARIAN | Wellesley Hills, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| American RiversGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Community InitiativesGROWTH CIRCLES | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Marin Agricultural Land TrustENVIRONMENTAL | Point Reyes Station, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of The PacificEDUCATIONAL | Stockton, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Fine Arts Museums Of San FranciscoCIVIC | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Grace CathedralGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |