Berry R Cox Family Foundation

DALLAS, TX EIN: 75-2864400

Berry R Cox Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 2000. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.6M

-3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$528K

-42.7% YoY

Grant Count

-6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

-38.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berry R Cox Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $288K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
STEM Education
Science Education

Grantmaking

The foundation has also supported initiatives including The Great American Shoot, SMU in Taos, scholarship funds, the One Army Many Fronts campaign, HelpUkraine22, and the Don Donnally Endowed Scholars program.

Grant Range

$10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Texas, New York, and California.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $1.5M (59%)

California $891K (36%)

New York $53K (2%)

Connecticut $35K (1%)

Florida $15K (1%)

Massachusetts $15K (1%)

Virginia $3K (0%)

Kansas $1K (0%)

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States

California Connecticut Florida Kansas Massachusetts Mississippi New York Texas Virginia

Cities

AthensAustinCharlottesvilleDallasEssexFort WorthHoustonJacksonvilleLubbockMississippi StatMontereyMt VernonNantucket Cottage HospNew YorkPrairie VillageSan AntonioSherman OaksStanfordStaten IslandVirginia Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $5,606,901–$5,804,964
Total giving: $527,500–$921,000
Total revenues: $231,138–$348,000
Total expenses: $547,000–$976,506
Giving rate: Approximately 15.9% of assets

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,606,901	$5,804,964	$6,550,332
Revenue	$348,499	$231,138	$108,708
Expenses	$546,562	$976,506	$237,767
Qualifying Distributions	$535,998	$947,290	$220,869
Net Investment Income	$337,935	$203,904	$101,810
Distributable Amount	$287,623	$320,910	$322,483

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

91 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Texas System ($250,000), The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University ($210,000), Council on Foreign Relations ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Council on Foreign Relations New York, NY	General Fund	$20,000
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX	Friedkin Disaster Relief Fund	$1,000
Go Texan Henderson County Athens, TX	General Fund	$2,000
Highland Park Presbyterian Day School Dallas, TX	General Fund	$1,000
Highland Park United Methodist Dallas, TX	Munger Place Church	$15,000
S M Wright Foundation Dallas, TX	General Fund	$750
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX	Taos Fund	$4,000
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX	Simmons School	$3,500
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX	Timothy Lee Morrison Foundation	$250
Texas Park and Wildlife Foundation Dallas, TX	General Fund	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Berry R Cox	Trustee	1	—
Jeanne T Cox	Trustee	1	—
Justin B Cox	Trustee/Pres/Treas	1	—
John GT Cox	Trustee	1	—
Kara Jenkins	Secretary	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made grants supporting higher education institutions, including significant commitments to Stanford University's Hoover Institution and various scholarship and educational programs. The foundation has also supported disaster relief efforts and community-based initiatives.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Berry R Cox Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • STEM Education • Science Education

How do I apply for a grant from Berry R Cox Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: Approximately $527,500–$921,000 • Number of grants: 14 grants annually (as of 2023) • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$610,000 • Typical awards: $200,000–$610,000 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Stanford University (Hoover Institution): $110,000 • Stanford University (Overseer Annual Commitment): $100,000 • Texas Department of …

Where does Berry R Cox Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Texas, New York, and California.

What size grants does Berry R Cox Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Berry R Cox Family Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $528K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Berry R Cox Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Berry R Cox Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $288K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.