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.
Key facts about Cox Family Fund
- EIN
- 41-1570849
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,234
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- Average grant
- $3,381
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (19 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cox Family Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Cox Family Fund's 40 itemized 2024 grants were District of Columbia (51%) and California (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (10 grants), San Francisco, CA (7 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and San Rafael, CA (2 grants). 3% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (12 grants), "Environmental" (8 grants) and "Humanitarian" (8 grants).
Is Cox Family Fund open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 40 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $590 first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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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
Share of all 40 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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 recipients include Environmental Investigation Agency ($40,000), World Resources Institute ($20,000), San Francisco Symphony ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY Washington, DC | ENVIRONMENTAL | $40,000 |
| WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE Washington, DC | ENVIRONMENTAL | $20,000 |
| SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY San Francisco, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| GRACE CATHEDRAL San Francisco, CA | RELIGIOUS, $5,000 2/24/24, $3,605 12/03/24 and $770 12/31/24. | $9,375 |
| SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION San Francisco, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL | $5,150 |
| LARKIN STREET YOUTH SERVICES San Francisco, CA | HUMANITARIAN | $5,000 |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY Redwood City, CA | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| WORLD NEIGHBORS INC Oklahoma City, OK | HUMANITARIAN | $3,000 |
| ACTBLUE CHARITIES INC Boston, MA | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR A HEALTHIER AMERICA Washington, DC | HEALTH & EDUCATION | $2,500 |
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
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS 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.
Does Cox Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.