J L Cox Jr Foundation
J L Cox Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $929K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $89K.
J L Cox Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: J L Cox Jr Foundation gave $36K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,500
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,917
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $929,305
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J L Cox Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Dubuque ($29K). Together the top 6 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J L Cox Jr Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | General & Unrestricted | $29,000 |
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,300 |
| Iowa PBS Foundation Johnston, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,300 |
| Iowa Public Radio Inc Des Moines, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,300 |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,300 |
| Orchestra Iowa Inc Cedar Rapids, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,300 |
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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 | $929,305 | $97,936 | $55,933 | $35,500 | 6 | $46,390 | $88,693 | $46,685 |
| 2024 | $887,302 | $36,861 | $51,176 | $31,716 | 6 | $42,294 | $20,421 | $46,325 |
| 2023 | $901,617 | $27,497 | $35,463 | $17,000 | 6 | $27,250 | $19,284 | $42,444 |
| 2022 | $909,583 | $-62,323 | $31,594 | — | — | $9,003 | $487,371 | $35,909 |
| 2021 | $1,003,500 | $1,010,000 | $6,500 | — | — | $6,500 | — | $3,411 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J L Cox Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J L Cox Jr Foundation is led by John L Cox Jr., Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John L Cox Jr.
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 J L Cox Jr Foundation
How much does J L Cox Jr Foundation give each year?
J L Cox Jr Foundation gave $36K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 6 grants.
What is J L Cox Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
J L Cox Jr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,300, and its average grant was $5,917, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J L Cox Jr Foundation give grants?
J L Cox Jr Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cedar Rapids, IA (3 grants).
Does J L Cox Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J L Cox Jr Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J L Cox Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
J L Cox Jr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Dubuque ($29,000), Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($1,300) and Iowa PBS Foundation ($1,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J L Cox Jr Foundation?
J L Cox Jr Foundation reported $929K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is J L Cox Jr Foundation's EIN?
J L Cox Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2848875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work J L Cox Jr Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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