Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation
The Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation is a private foundation based in Hartford, Connecticut. It funds scholarships for residents who graduate from public high schools in Hartford and continue their education at an accredited college.
Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation at a glance
In short: Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation gave $286K across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $286,283
- +75.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,473
- +50.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,008
- Total assets
- $5,546,913
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (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.
How to apply to Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applications are submitted using forms obtained through its scholarship application process. Each application must include recommendation forms and letters from two teachers and two adults who are not teachers, relatives, or fellow students. The applicant’s school counselor must email an academic transcript; a transcript request form is available to assist with this. Applicants must be residents and graduates of a public high school in Hartford, Connecticut, and continue their education at an accredited college.
- Review Cycle
- The deadline is set each year, usually in late January or early February.
- Deadline
- The deadline is set each year, usually in late January or early February.
- Contact
Application contact: Applicationsfoxscholarsinfo
Mailing address: 280 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (508) 461-9669
Email: applications@foxscholars.info
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hartford Promise ($35K).
Organizations only. It also paid 63 individual scholarships ($251,283), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
262 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 262 grants of 262 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Connecticut. The filing’s scholarship restrictions specify Hartford residents who graduate from a public high school in the city.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation gives
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2021) to $286K (2025). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Promise Hartford, CT | Support | $35,000 |
| 49 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $236,737 |
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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 | $5,546,913 | $431,178 | $496,042 | $286,283 | 64 | $372,376 | $362,018 | $362,032 |
| 2024 | $5,611,777 | $691,460 | $309,351 | $163,012 | 55 | $231,087 | $622,639 | $342,150 |
| 2023 | $5,229,668 | $592,721 | $299,842 | $173,377 | 44 | $234,543 | $532,422 | $312,668 |
| 2022 | $5,019,361 | $491,839 | $314,250 | $194,574 | 54 | $240,211 | $423,800 | $321,793 |
| 2021 | $3,542,569 | $498,455 | $254,340 | $116,921 | 45 | $171,832 | $412,827 | $352,018 |
| 2020 | $4,728,300 | $295,299 | $248,895 | $136,537 | 48 | — | $262,809 | $268,596 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $362K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes scholarship eligibility and application requirements. Its listed grants include individual scholarships and support for an organization serving Hartford students.
Hartford Promise Inc., which received a grant in 2025, describes its mission as transforming the lives of Hartford students through financial resources, support services, and relationships intended to promote college success and economic mobility.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 64 grants totaling $286,283. Grant amounts ranged from $78 to $35,000, with a median of $3,008. The largest listed grant was $35,000 to Hartford Promise Inc. Individual recipients received scholarships, including grants of $14,641, $12,300, and $12,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yeshiva Cohen-Cruz as president; Claudia Cruz-Reis as vice president; Mirek Gorski as treasurer; and Shion Branford as secretary. Trustees listed are Chereece Burrell, Jerry Clapis, Kevin T. Henry, Ignatius Kapaczyski, TJ Noel-Sullivan, and Carol Hewitt.
Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation's 2025 filing lists 12 officers; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Hewitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ignatius Kapaczyski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Clapis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin T. Henry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laneka Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chereece Burrell
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tj Noel-Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Winifer Rosario
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Cruz-Reis
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mirek Gorski
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yeshiva Cohen-Cruz
Predident
President → Predident, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shion Branford
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Aneela Shah (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Arthur Querido (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: David J. Cocola (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Israel Flores (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Gary A. Rhule (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation
How much does Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation give each year?
Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation gave $286K across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $163K across 55 grants.
What is Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation's typical grant size?
Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,008, and its average grant was $4,473, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation give grants?
Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (63 grants).
How large is Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation?
Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $372K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $362K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes scholarship eligibility and application requirements. Its listed grants include individual scholarships and support for an organization serving Hartford students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation's EIN?
Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6067700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jacob L and Lewis Fox Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jacob-l-and-lewis-fox-foundation-morg_23b91b86b7604a49b8b47b2d92569992
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