John and Maurine Cox Foundation
The John and Maurine Cox Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Texas. In 2024, it reported giving to 94 charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
John and Maurine Cox Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Maurine Cox Foundation gave $3.0M across 94 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Texas. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,986,256
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,769
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $60,615,394
- +7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (5 of 94, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Maurine Cox Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2217, Midland, TX 79702-2217
Phone: (432) 682-9435
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Maurine Cox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Flying T NIL Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
492 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 432 grants of 492 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 3% to Florida, and 2% to California. Georgia and Tennessee each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Maurine Cox Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 94 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $211K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2022) to $3.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 94 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flying T NIL Inc Fort Worth, TX | Contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Midland Memorial Hosp Foundation Midland, TX | Contribution | $500,000 |
| TCU Univ Advancement Support Fort Worth, TX | Contribution | $150,000 |
| Baylor Scott and White Austin, TX | Contribution | $100,000 |
| University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Selfless Love Foundation Jupiter, FL | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Cook Childrens Health Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Rancho Mirage, CA | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption Fort Worth, TX | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Rice Owl Club Houston, TX | Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,615,394 | $10,575,815 | $3,505,726 | $2,986,256 | 94 | $2,986,256 | $5,357,196 | $3,044,018 |
| 2023 | $56,607,663 | $7,245,182 | $3,344,539 | $2,655,500 | 96 | $2,655,500 | $2,385,606 | $2,578,894 |
| 2022 | $52,861,396 | $7,242,904 | $2,713,135 | $2,250,997 | 99 | $2,250,997 | $2,059,130 | $2,174,142 |
| 2021 | $48,644,436 | $7,134,288 | $3,584,036 | $3,252,000 | 94 | $3,252,000 | $2,129,203 | $1,983,230 |
| 2020 | $45,258,937 | $18,197,827 | $3,354,151 | $3,121,071 | 109 | — | $14,468,922 | $2,106,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Maurine Cox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including college athletics, health, foster youth, food assistance, and community services. For example, the Flying T Club says it provides NIL opportunities for TCU athletes and partners with local nonprofits; Selfless Love Foundation says it is dedicated to transforming the lives of current and former foster youth. The West Texas Food Bank says it distributes food across 19 West Texas counties, while the Aphasia Center of West Texas says it works to improve quality of life for people impacted by aphasia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 94 grants totaling $2,986,256. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $1,000,000 to Flying T NIL Inc, $500,000 to Midland Memorial Hosp Foundation, $150,000 to TCU Univ Advancement Support, and $100,000 each to Baylor Scott and White, University of Texas Permian Basin, and Selfless Love Foundation.
Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Cook Childrens Health Foundation, Eisenhower Health, Gladney Center for Adoption, Rice Owl Club, Young Life of Midland, and TCU Frog Club. Among other 2024 recipients, the American Cancer Society received $32,500, the Aphasia Center of West Texas received $30,000, and the West Texas Food Bank and Meals on Wheels each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew McMahan and Adam Rubinson as directors, Kelly Cox as trustee, and Anita Cox as director.
John and Maurine Cox Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Rubinson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anita Cox
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Cox
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew McMahan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John and Maurine Cox Foundation
How much does John and Maurine Cox Foundation give each year?
John and Maurine Cox Foundation gave $3.0M across 94 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 96 grants.
What is John and Maurine Cox Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Maurine Cox Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $31,769, across 94 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Maurine Cox Foundation that year got $211K on average.
Where does John and Maurine Cox Foundation give grants?
John and Maurine Cox Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (56 grants), Fort Worth, TX (13 grants), Austin, TX (4 grants) and Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does John and Maurine Cox Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 94 grants with a stated purpose on John and Maurine Cox Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (93 grants).
Who are John and Maurine Cox Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Maurine Cox Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Flying T NIL Inc ($1,000,000), Midland Memorial Hosp Foundation ($500,000) and TCU Univ Advancement Support ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Maurine Cox Foundation?
John and Maurine Cox Foundation reported $60.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (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 does John and Maurine Cox Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including college athletics, health, foster youth, food assistance, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Maurine Cox Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Maurine Cox Foundation's EIN?
John and Maurine Cox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2536459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Maurine Cox Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John and Maurine Cox Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-maurine-cox-foundation-morg_66a38448eb984421b7e98ae212c479eb
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