J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation
J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $137K. Net investment income was $144K.
J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation at a glance
In short: J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation gave $137K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $136,846
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,212
- -23.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,673
- Total assets
- $2,756,142
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Sisters of the Poor of Pittsburgh ($100K). Together the top 4 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 27 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2023) to $137K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters of the Poor of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $9,346 |
| Sciaccess Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $2,756,142 | $173,709 | $196,032 | $136,846 | 4 | $164,225 | $144,346 | $158,156 |
| 2024 | $2,778,741 | $146,134 | $168,288 | $133,724 | 3 | $141,319 | $115,678 | $159,441 |
| 2023 | $2,787,040 | $-76,225 | $171,784 | $121,373 | 8 | $142,206 | $43,032 | $139,557 |
| 2022 | $3,035,482 | $320,239 | $204,460 | $133,744 | 4 | $174,778 | $293,940 | $162,407 |
| 2021 | $2,919,011 | $157,620 | $175,983 | $130,302 | 8 | — | $130,979 | $153,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$33K (2024) → $35K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2021–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation
How much does J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation give each year?
J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation gave $137K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $134K across 3 grants.
What is J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation's typical grant size?
J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $14,673, and its average grant was $34,212, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation give grants?
J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants).
Does J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation?
J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $158K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation's EIN?
J Samuel & Rose Y Cox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1896543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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