James Frederick Fox Foundation
James Frederick Fox Foundation is a private foundation focused on Sports and recreation, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $324K in total assets. Net investment income was $45K.
James Frederick Fox Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $324,223
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $57,858
- +188.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $45,442
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $12,416
- +64.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James Frederick Fox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How James Frederick Fox Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 170% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $3.0M (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadephia Philadelphia, PA | Help young people reach their full potential as caring responsible citizens | $50,000 |
| Young Scholars Charter School Philadelphia, PA | Annual Pledge Payment | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $324,223 | $57,858 | $12,416 | — | — | — | $45,442 | $78,626 |
| 2024 | $278,781 | $20,041 | $7,565 | — | — | — | $47,999 | $69,676 |
| 2023 | $266,305 | $56,427 | $106,996 | $100,000 | 2 | $100,000 | $49,431 | $58,958 |
| 2022 | $316,874 | $1,925,182 | $3,059,255 | $3,050,000 | 2 | $3,050,000 | $40,927 | $119,469 |
| 2021 | $1,450,947 | $1,164,420 | $53,362 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $36,058 | $85,303 |
| 2020 | $339,889 | $43,307 | $52,821 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $40,486 | $55,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Frederick Fox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Frederick Fox Foundation is led by Amy A. Fox, Trustee & Manager on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy A. Fox
Trustee & Manager
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Fox (2020) — Trustee & Manager
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 James Frederick Fox Foundation
How large is James Frederick Fox Foundation?
James Frederick Fox Foundation reported $324K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $58K.
What is James Frederick Fox Foundation?
James Frederick Fox Foundation is a private foundation focused on Sports and recreation, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. It holds $324K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does James Frederick Fox Foundation operate?
James Frederick Fox Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
How much is James Frederick Fox Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, James Frederick Fox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is James Frederick Fox Foundation's EIN?
James Frederick Fox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7034155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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