Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Westport, CT EIN: 13-4197378

FOX FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation based in Westport, Connecticut. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Connecticut, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC.

Key facts about Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc

In short: Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $95K across 34 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), top state Connecticut. 32% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
13-4197378
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$95,030
Grants made (2023)
34
Average grant
$2,795
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
32% first-time grantees (11 of 34, 2023)
Total assets
$1,698,352
Primary geography
Connecticut (44% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 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.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

+1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$95K

+42.0% YoY

Grant Count

34

+21.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+16.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

32%

first-time grantees, 2023

In 2023, 11 of 34 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $832; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.

  • 47% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+13%). Method
  • In 2023 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants include program support for hospitals and other organizations, as well as educational program support. The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of work supported: Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation says it raises and distributes funds to support Danbury and New Milford hospitals and affiliated nonprofits; The Yellow Tulip Project says it works to reduce mental-health stigma and build hope through youth and community leadership; and Preble Street says it provides services and advocates for people experiencing homelessness, housing instability, hunger, and poverty.

Other 2023 recipients include Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, which says it helps low-income immigrants improve their legal status and advocates for more just and humane laws and policies; and Waveny Care Center, which says it provides person-centered care and services for older adults and their families.

Grantmaking

In 2023, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $95,030. Grants ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $15,000 to Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation and $15,000 to The Yellow Tulip Project, followed by $14,000 to Preble Street and $10,000 to Bridgeport Hospital Foundation. Other listed awards included $5,000 to Tufts University and $3,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, Mercy Learning Center, and The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2023, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 36% to recipients in Maine. The remaining shares were New York (6%), Massachusetts (6%), and Washington, DC (3%).

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.

Cities

WestportNew HavenBridgeportNew YorkWashingtonNorwalkPortlandBostonChicagoWestbrookFairfieldFalmouthMontgomerySouth PortlandDanburyHoustonStamfordAugustaForest HillsJacksonville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K26 grants2020 25 grants2021 28 grants2022 34 grants2023

From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2022) to $106K (2021). In 2023 it made 34 grants totaling $95K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation Inc: $15KDanbury Hospital & New MilfordHospital Foundation Inc$15KThe Yellow Tulip Project: $15KThe Yellow Tulip Project$15KPreble Street: $14KPreble Street$14KBridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc: $10KBridgeport Hospital FoundationInc$10KTufts University: $5KTufts University$5KDoctors Without Borders: $3KDoctors Without Borders$3KImmigrant Legal Advocacy Project: $3KImmigrant Legal AdvocacyProject$3KMercy Learning Center: $3KMercy Learning Center$3KThe Hole in the Wall Gang Fund: $3KThe Hole in the Wall Gang Fund$3KPlanned Parenthood Federation of America Inc: $2KPlanned Parenthood Federationof America Inc$2K

The largest 2023 recipient was Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation Inc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $73K.

Grant Size Distribution

113 grants across all recorded years

113<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation Inc Danbury, CTProgram Support$15,000
The Yellow Tulip Project Falmouth, MEProgram Support$15,000
Preble Street Portland, MEProgram Support$14,000
Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc Bridgeport, CTProgram Support$10,000
Tufts University Boston, MAEducational Program Support$5,000
Miscellaneous Charities Various, CTProgram Support$3,130
Doctors Without Borders New York, NYProgram Support$3,000
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project Portland, MEProgram Support$3,000
Mercy Learning Center Bridgeport, CTEducational Program Support$3,000
The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund New Haven, CTProgram Support$3,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2023 $1,698,352 $81,660 $102,876 $95,030
2022 $1,678,569 $68,963 $73,001 $66,941
2021 $1,677,284 $47,968 $116,741 $106,217
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020 2021 2022 2023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets$1,698,352$1,678,569$1,677,284
Revenue$81,660$68,963$47,968
Expenses$102,876$73,001$116,741
Qualifying Distributions$96,571$67,380—
Net Investment Income$84,567$82,526$80,618
Distributable Amount$94,508$104,021$111,131

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2023 filing lists Jonathan M Fox as president, Dorothy A Fox as CFO, Suzanne Fox as secretary, and Marjorie A Fox as treasurer.

Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan M. Fox, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Jonathan M. Fox

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dorothy A. Fox

    CFO

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marjorie A. Fox

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Suzanne Fox

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 11 Berkeley Road, Westport, CT 06880-1609
Phone: (203) 227-2679

Frequently asked questions about Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc

How much does Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $95K across 34 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $67K across 28 grants.

What is Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,795, across 34 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $832 on average.

Where does Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?

Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (36%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Westport, CT (3 grants) and Portland, ME (2 grants).

Does Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2023: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (32 grants).

Who are Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation Inc ($15,000), The Yellow Tulip Project ($15,000) and Preble Street ($14,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

How large is Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc?

Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants include program support for hospitals and other organizations, as well as educational program support. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4197378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

Does Fox Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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