Fox Family Foundation
Fox Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing shows grants to organizations working in areas including land and water conservation, education, community services, and recreation.
Fox Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fox Family Foundation gave $59K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,500
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,850
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $80,329
- +391.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fox Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1918 Olive Street Ste 2803, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 435-2403
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fox Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hill Country Conservancy ($25K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. In 2025, 98% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in Montana. The listed grants show support for organizations in Dallas, Austin, College Station, Frisco, and Dripping Springs, Texas, and Bozeman, Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fox Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $67K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Country Conservancy Austin, TX | Preserving the land and water resources of the Texas Hill Country | $25,000 |
| The Association of Former Students Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Supporting Education | $15,000 |
| Taylor Hooton Foundation Frisco, TX | Scholarship Fund Educating regarding appearance and preformance enhancing substances | $10,000 |
| Assist the Officers Foundation Dallas, TX | Assit families of fallen first responders | $3,000 |
| DrippingSprings Tiger Splash Dripping Springs, TX | Tiger Splash is dedicated to the development of excellence and achievement in competitive and recreation swimming in Dripping Springs and surrounding areas | $1,000 |
| Dripping Springs Herlping Hands Empty Bowl Project Dripping Springs, TX | To provide the community of Dripping Springs Texas with a framework of compassi onate care designed to assist neighbors in time of need | $1,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever Bozeman, MT | ellowstone Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park Our mission is to protect preserve and enhance Yellowstone National Park through education and philanthropy | $1,000 |
| St Philips School Dallas, TX | s a private school in Dallas we provide an unparalleled college-preparatory education fueled by a confluence of spirituality self-determination and service to others | $1,000 |
| Woodall Rogers Park Foundation Dallas, TX | Our mission is to provide free programming and educational opportunities for the enrichment of the lives of our visitors to showcase the multitude of cultures and talents Dallas has to offer and to serve as a town square where citizens congregate and create traditions together | $1,000 |
| Friends of the katy Trail Dallas, TX | Friends of the Katy Trail is the 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates and maintains the Katy Trail for the benefit of Dallas citizens and visitors | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,329 | $125,000 | $58,500 | 10 | — | — |
| 2024 | $16,329 | $50,000 | $56,100 | 11 | $56,100 | — |
| 2023 | $22,429 | — | $55,000 | 11 | $55,000 | $3,050 |
| 2022 | $77,429 | $100,000 | $39,000 | 6 | $39,000 | $922 |
| 2021 | $16,429 | — | $53,000 | 3 | $53,000 | — |
| 2020 | $69,429 | $100,000 | $67,200 | 7 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes charitable activities that include conserving the Texas Hill Country watershed, providing care to underprivileged children in Africa through Mengo Hospital Partners, and educating youth about the dangers of appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs through the Taylor Hooton Foundation.
Among its 2025 grantees, Hill Country Conservancy describes its mission as preserving vital natural resources through conservation, community collaboration, and engagement. Friends of the Katy Trail says it works to maintain, enhance, and advocate for the Katy Trail as a place for recreation, wellness, and alternative transportation. Yellowstone Forever describes itself as the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, providing the park with grants and in-kind support through philanthropic and educational initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $58,500 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants were $25,000 to Hill Country Conservancy for preserving Texas Hill Country land and water resources; $15,000 to The Association of Former Students Texas A&M University for education; and $10,000 to the Taylor Hooton Foundation for a scholarship fund educating about appearance- and performance-enhancing substances.
Other listed 2025 grants included $3,000 to Assist the Officers Foundation and grants of $1,000 each to Dripping Springs Tiger Splash, Dripping Springs Helping Hands Empty Bowl Project, Yellowstone Forever, St. Philip’s School, and Woodall Rogers Park Foundation, plus $500 to Friends of the Katy Trail.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patrick K. Fox as President, Cynthia E. Fox as Vice President, Dyan E. Fox as Secretary, and Andrew K. Fox as Treasurer.
Fox Family Foundation is led by Patrick K. Fox, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick K. Fox
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew K. Fox
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia E. Fox
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dyan E. Fox
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dyan E. Laney (2021) — 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 Fox Family Foundation
How much does Fox Family Foundation give each year?
Fox Family Foundation gave $59K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 11 grants.
What is Fox Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fox Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,850, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fox Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Fox Family Foundation give grants?
Fox Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (4 grants) and Dripping Springs, TX (2 grants).
Does Fox Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Fox Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fox Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fox Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hill Country Conservancy ($25,000), The Association of Former Students Texas A&M University ($15,000) and Taylor Hooton Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fox Family Foundation?
Fox Family Foundation reported $80K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $125K.
What does Fox Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes charitable activities that include conserving the Texas Hill Country watershed, providing care to underprivileged children in Africa through Mengo Hospital Partners, and educating youth about the dangers of appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs through the Taylor Hooton Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fox Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fox Family Foundation's EIN?
Fox Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1576814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fox Family Foundation 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 September 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Fox Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fox-family-foundation-morg_d173f4fe01644b4882e43c76adaf83ed
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