Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation
The Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation is an independent foundation based in Hartford, Connecticut. Established in 1936 by Lewis Fox, a Hartford Public High School graduate and local attorney, the foundation was created as a memorial to his father, Jacob L. Fox. The foundation operates as a scholarship-granting organization dedicated to supporting educational advancement for Hartford's youth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$163K
-6.0% YoY
Grant Count
55
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-24.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to award college scholarships to graduating seniors from Hartford public high schools. The foundation recognizes academically accomplished students and supports them in their pursuit of higher education.
Eligible Schools:
- Bulkeley High School
- Hartford Public High School
- Weaver High School
- Hartford host magnet schools (added to eligible schools in 2009)
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Hartford, Connecticut. The foundation exclusively funds students graduating from Hartford public high schools and magnet schools.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Tax-Exempt Status: February 1953
EIN: 06-6067700
Address: 280 Trumbull St Fl 24, Hartford, CT 06103-3503
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,611,777 | $5,229,668 | $5,019,361 |
| Revenue | $691,460 | $592,721 | $491,839 |
| Expenses | $309,351 | $299,842 | $314,250 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $231,087 | $234,543 | $240,211 |
| Net Investment Income | $622,639 | $532,422 | $423,800 |
| Distributable Amount | $342,150 | $312,668 | $321,793 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Claudia Cruz-Reis – Vice-President of the Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation
- Lewis Fox – Founder (deceased 1976); served as a prominent member of the Hartford Board of Education for 37 years
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YESHIVA COHEN-CRUZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ISRAEL FLORES | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAVID COCOLA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANEELA SHAH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SHION BRANFORD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHEREECE BURRELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JERRY CLAPIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIREK GORSKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN T HENRY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| IGNATIUS KAPACZYSKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TJ NOEL-SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ARTHUR QUERIDO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAROL HEWITT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LANEKA THOMAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In January 2026, the Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation announced a significant donation to Hartford Promise to expand college success programming for Hartford scholars. The announcement was made at a presentation held on January 21, 2026, at the new Hartford Public Schools Central Office location in the renovated Bulkeley High School. This investment reflects the foundation's commitment to ensuring educational opportunities remain available for future generations of Hartford students and represents a year of strong financial returns for the organization.
Jacob L. and Lewis Fox Foundation Announces Support of Hartford Promise toRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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