CSX Foundation Inc
CSX Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as receiving contributions for distribution to 501(c)(3) organizations; it states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations.
CSX Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: CSX Foundation Inc gave $13.7M across 607 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,654,378
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 607
- +60600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,495
- -99.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $9,664,023
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to CSX Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for contributions and states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations. The in-kind program description does not provide an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 359-1371
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from CSX Foundation Inc
CSX Charitable Investments- Community Service Grants
CSX Foundation Inc
Amount
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
CSX Charitable Investments- In Kind Donations Grant
CSX Foundation Inc
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Deadline not published
CSX Charitable Investments- Pride in Service Grants
CSX Foundation Inc
Amount
US $2,500 - US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who CSX Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blue Star Families ($4.2M). Together the top 10 received $12.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
611 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 591 grants of 611 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Florida 46%, California 31%, Maryland 7%, Texas 7%, and Massachusetts 4%. The listed recipients also included an organization in Washington, DC.
The in-kind program states that CSX prioritizes organizations operating within its service areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 607 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CSX Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 2962% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $426K (2021) to $13.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 607 grants totaling $13.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Families Encinitas, CA | Various | $4,206,678 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | Various | $2,003,416 |
| Museum of Science & History (MOSH) of Jacksonville Inc Jacksonville, FL | Various | $1,505,000 |
| National Law Enforcement and New York NY Jacksonville, FL | Various | $1,160,000 |
| B&O Railroad Museum Baltimore, MD | Various | $1,000,000 |
| Operation Homefront Inc San Antonio, TX | Various | $850,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | Various | $502,745 |
| City Year Inc Boston, MA | Various | $500,000 |
| Operation Livesaver Washington, DC | Various | $393,000 |
| Baptist Health System Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Various | $250,360 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,664,023 | $13,321,554 | $13,665,210 | $13,654,378 | 607 | $13,654,378 | $397,904 | $672,961 |
| 2024 | $10,007,679 | $12,346,207 | $13,863,647 | $11,916,251 | 1 | $13,831,986 | $423,066 | $658,817 |
| 2023 | $11,525,119 | $8,088,631 | $5,017,536 | $7,101,039 | 1 | $5,010,375 | $980,431 | $496,867 |
| 2022 | $8,454,024 | $1,733,725 | $460,803 | $445,955 | 1 | $445,955 | $225,319 | $427,937 |
| 2021 | $7,181,102 | $452,158 | $450,688 | $426,490 | 1 | $426,490 | $439,157 | $458,606 |
| 2020 | $7,179,632 | $2,066,122 | $1,860,324 | $1,841,517 | 1 | — | $414,826 | $440,056 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CSX Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $673K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for military families and veterans, railroad heritage, health, arts, wildlife, and community organizations.
The grantee descriptions illustrate this range. Blue Star Families says it connects military families and works to strengthen them and their communities. Operation Homefront says it works to build strong, stable, and secure military families. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The B&O Railroad Museum says it preserves and interprets the history and legacy of American railroading. Jacksonville Symphony Association says it presents orchestral performances for audience enjoyment, education, and enrichment. Jacksonville Zoological Society describes its mission as connecting the community with wildlife and wild places.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 607 grants totaling $13,654,378. Grant amounts ranged from $8 to $4,206,678, with a median grant of $400.
Among the largest reported grants were $4,206,678 to Blue Star Families, $2,003,416 to University of Florida Foundation, $1,505,000 to Museum of Science & History of Jacksonville, $1,160,000 to National Law Enforcement and New York NY, and $1,000,000 to B&O Railroad Museum. Other notable grants included $850,000 to Operation Homefront, $502,745 to Wounded Warrior Project, $500,000 to City Year, and $393,000 to Operation Livesaver.
The CSX Charitable Investments in-kind program is described as providing intermodal equipment and rail services to help eligible organizations reduce or eliminate transportation costs. It also may provide railroad materials and equipment, depending on availability. The program summary identifies support for nonprofits serving military members and community first responders, as well as other community efforts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kevin Boone and Nicolette Luckie as directors; Joel Pangborn on the executive committee; Bryan Tucker as president; Angela Williams as vice president and treasurer; Ian Hollingsworth as corporate secretary; Anne Holman as assistant corporate secretary; and Lasandra Boykin as vice president.
CSX Foundation Inc is led by Bryan Tucker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bryan Tucker
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Boone
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nicolette Luckie
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Angela Williams
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne Holman
Assistant Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel Pangborn
Executive Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ian Hollingsworth
Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lasandra Boykin
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Tammy Butler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Kitchens (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Michele Ross (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Austin (2020–2021) — Corporate Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about CSX Foundation Inc
How much does CSX Foundation Inc give each year?
CSX Foundation Inc gave $13.7M across 607 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11.9M across 1 grant.
What is CSX Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
CSX Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $22,495, across 607 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CSX Foundation Inc give grants?
CSX Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (31%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (186 grants), Washington, DC (13 grants), New York City, NY (13 grants) and Atlanta, GA (11 grants).
Does CSX Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 607 grants with a stated purpose on CSX Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (607 grants).
Who are CSX Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
CSX Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Blue Star Families ($4,206,678), University of Florida Foundation Inc ($2,003,416) and Museum of Science & History (MOSH) of Jacksonville Inc ($1,505,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is CSX Foundation Inc?
CSX Foundation Inc reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $673K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does CSX Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for military families and veterans, railroad heritage, health, arts, wildlife, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CSX Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for contributions and states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CSX Foundation Inc's EIN?
CSX Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2248439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does CSX Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). CSX Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/csx-foundation-inc-morg_3cf3c49489924e9887faa4f451d82ce8
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