Cox Family Fund
The Cox Family Fund is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, established in 1987. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on grantmaking across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$135K
-40.6% YoY
Grant Count
40
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-76.2% YoY
Grantmaking
The Cox Family Fund is an invite-only foundation that does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$8,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with particular emphasis on California, the District of Columbia, and New York. Additional funding reaches organizations in Texas and other states, including support for major urban centers such as New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, as well as smaller cities like Claremont and Concord.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $3,241,560
- Total expenses: $229,143
- Total revenue: $128,110
- Assets increased 2.6% from the previous year
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
161 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Environmental Investigation Agency ($40,000), World Resources Institute ($20,000), San Francisco Symphony ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACTBLUE CHARITIES INC BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| ALZAR SCHOOL INC CASCADE, ID | EDUCATIONAL | $500 |
| AMAZON CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC | ENVIRONMENTAL | $1,500 |
| AMERICAN RIVERS WASHINGTON, DC | ENVIRONMENTAL | $2,000 |
| ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | ENVIRONMENTAL | $500 |
| CALIFORNIA TROUT INC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL | $2,050 |
| CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE SACRAMENTO, CA | EDUCATIONAL | $590 |
| CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA FOUNDATION SALT LAKE CITY, UT | RESEARCH & EDUCATION | $500 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY | HUMANITARIAN | $2,000 |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED INC MEMPHIS, TN | ENVIRONMENTAL | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by Cox family members who serve without compensation:
- David C. Cox – President and Treasurer
- Vicki B. Cox – Vice President and Secretary
- Brian B. Cox – Director
- Carson B. Cox – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN B COX | VP/SECY | — | — |
| CARSON B COX | PRES/TREAS | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 275 Market Street, Suite 274A, Minneapolis, MN 55405-1696
The foundation does not maintain a public website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Cox Family Fund?
The Cox Family Fund is an invite-only foundation that does not accept unsolicited applications. **Grant Activity (2023):** • Total giving: $227,700 • Number of grants: 15 • Median grant size: $8,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$52,000 • Giving rate: 7.0% of assets **Historical Comparison (2022):** • Total giving: $336,000 • Number of grants: 33 • Median grant size: $5,000
Where does Cox Family Fund make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with particular emphasis on California, the District of Columbia, and New York. Additional funding reaches organizations in Texas and other states, including support for major urban centers such as New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, as well as smaller cities like Claremont and Concord.
What size grants does Cox Family Fund award?
In 2024, Cox Family Fund awarded 40 grants totaling $135K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cox Family Fund's EIN?
Cox Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1570849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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