Fox Foundation Inc
Fox Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, reproductive health, youth development, and cultural-material preservation.
Fox Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fox Foundation Inc gave $177K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in District of Columbia. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,100
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,807
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,332,620
- +45.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fox Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Birch Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: (609) 921-6387
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fox Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Wildlife Fund ($110K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 75 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (68%). Other reported recipient-state shares were California (8%), New Jersey (7%), New York (6%), and Alaska (6%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fox Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2020) to $180K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | For Program Services | $110,000 |
| Pinchot Institute for Conservation Washington, DC | For Program Services | $10,000 |
| Alaska Village Initiatives Anchorage, AK | For Program Services | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | For Program Services | $8,000 |
| NJ Conservation Foundation Far Hills, NJ | For Program Services | $5,100 |
| Access Youth Academy San Diego, CA | For Program Services | $5,000 |
| Root North Shore Inc Salem, MA | For Program Services | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Princeton Princeton, NJ | For Program Services | $5,000 |
| Yale School of Environment New Haven, CT | For Program Services | $5,000 |
| SDSU San Diego, CA | For Program Services | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,332,620 | $298,179 | $195,556 | $177,100 | 15 | $178,811 | $296,469 | $175,932 |
| 2023 | $2,979,154 | $78,174 | $169,250 | $154,250 | 13 | $154,250 | $78,174 | $130,230 |
| 2022 | $2,354,093 | $362,826 | $178,424 | $154,250 | 13 | $156,068 | $360,739 | $138,739 |
| 2021 | $3,483,594 | $-271,977 | $198,509 | $179,521 | 18 | $181,340 | $18,781 | $178,668 |
| 2020 | $3,747,540 | $1,073,091 | $144,893 | $123,500 | 16 | — | $69,673 | $141,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fox Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of activities. For example, World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. The New Jersey Conservation Foundation describes its work as preserving land and protecting natural resources throughout New Jersey. Access Youth Academy says it uses squash to support underserved youths’ academic enrichment, health and wellness, social responsibility, and leadership. Planned Parenthood Global describes its work as advancing sexual and reproductive health services and rights internationally.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $177,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The listed grants were for program services.
The largest reported grants included $110,000 to World Wildlife Fund; $10,000 each to the Pinchot Institute for Conservation and Alaska Village Initiatives; and $8,000 to Planned Parenthood. Other listed grants included $5,100 to the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and $5,000 each to Access Youth Academy and Sustainable Princeton. The foundation also gave $10,000 to the American Institute for Conservation; that organization describes itself as a national membership organization dedicated to preserving cultural material and supporting professional standards, research, education, and knowledge exchange.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frances R. Price, David Fox, and Julie Fox as trustees.
Fox Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frances R. Price
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
David Fox
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Fox
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Frances R Price (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fox Foundation Inc
How much does Fox Foundation Inc give each year?
Fox Foundation Inc gave $177K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $154K across 13 grants.
What is Fox Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fox Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,807, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fox Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Fox Foundation Inc give grants?
Fox Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (8%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Fox Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Fox Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Program Services" (15 grants).
Who are Fox Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fox Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include World Wildlife Fund ($110,000), Pinchot Institute for Conservation ($10,000) and Alaska Village Initiatives ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fox Foundation Inc?
Fox Foundation Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fox Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of activities. For example, World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fox Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fox Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2808534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fox 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Fox Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fox-foundation-inc-morg_37bd8d6fd33249f98e1acf2248499b17
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