Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox
Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Saratoga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $1.
Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox at a glance
In short: Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,800
- -44.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,800
- -44.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $2K (2025) to $67K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement Saratoga, CA | Charitable | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 1 | $1,800 | $1 |
| 2024 | $2 | $3,275 | $3,250 | 1 | $3,250 | — |
| 2023 | $8 | $5,340 | $5,315 | 1 | $5,315 | — |
| 2022 | $20,003 | $9,385 | $9,360 | 1 | $9,360 | — |
| 2021 | $10,002 | $30,110 | $30,085 | 1 | $30,085 | — |
| 2020 | $70,603 | $67,135 | $67,075 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox is led by Mary Ellen Fox, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Ellen Fox
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine Fox Bloyd
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dennis P. Fox
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael E. Fox Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael E. Fox Sr. (2020–2023) — CFO & Director
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 Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox
How much does Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox give each year?
Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox?
Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Saratoga, CA.
Where does Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox operate?
Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox has awarded grants in California.
What is Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox's EIN?
Mary Ellen and Michael E Fox's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2151673. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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