Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation
The Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $35,000 to charitable organizations, including Alaska-based organizations working in land conservation, parks, mentoring, social services, and marine science.
Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation gave $35K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Alaska. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,944
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $337,138
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (74% 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 Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9420 Spring Hill Drive, Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone: (907) 360-4816
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Great Land Trust Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska. Other recipient-state shares were Ohio, 10%; Massachusetts, 4%; New York, 4%; and North Dakota, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $23K (2020) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Land Trust Inc Anchorage, AK | To conserve and steward lands and waters essential to the quality of life and economic health of Alaska | $5,000 |
| Alaska Jazz Workshop Anchorage, AK | To cultivate a support and educational system for jazz music and increase community awareness of jazz music. | $2,500 |
| Alaska Zoo Relief Fund Anchorage, AK | To support conservation, education, research, and community enrichment efforts for the benefit of arctic, sub-arctic, and like-climate animals | $2,500 |
| Anchorage Park Foundation Anchorage, AK | To build healthy parks and healthy people by mobilizing public support and financial resources | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska Anchorage, AK | To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships for children experiencing adversity. | $2,500 |
| Catholic Social Services Anchorage, AK | To Serve the Poor and Those in Need | $2,500 |
| Postpartum Support International Portland, OH | To increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum | $2,500 |
| Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science Seward, AK | To generate and share scientific knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska's marine ecosystems | $2,500 |
| Providence Alaska Foundation Anchorage, AK | To serve all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, as an expression of god's healing love | $2,500 |
| Safari Club International-Alaska Chapter Eagle River, AK | To facilitate the perpetuation of outdoor activities, including those to protect the rights of hunters | $1,500 |
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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 | $337,138 | $33,745 | $39,210 | $35,000 | 18 | $35,000 | $3,745 | $29,481 |
| 2023 | $342,603 | $37,675 | $31,705 | $30,000 | 17 | $30,000 | $2,675 | $23,699 |
| 2022 | $336,633 | $29,515 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 12 | $25,000 | $2,015 | $21,735 |
| 2021 | $332,178 | $31,819 | $30,063 | $25,000 | 12 | $25,000 | $1,819 | $24,183 |
| 2020 | $334,062 | $118,312 | $26,613 | $23,000 | 13 | — | $94,699 | $14,848 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Great Land Trust says its mission is to conserve and steward lands and waters essential to Alaskans’ quality of life and economic health. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska describes its mission as supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth experiencing adversity. Anchorage Park Foundation says it mobilizes public support and financial resources for Anchorage parks, trails, and recreation opportunities. Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions concern social services, health, wildlife habitat, and clean-energy technology and policy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $35,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest listed award was $5,000 to Great Land Trust. Other notable grants included $2,500 each to Alaska Jazz Workshop, Alaska Zoo Relief Fund, Anchorage Park Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, Catholic Social Services, Postpartum Support International, Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science, and Providence Alaska Foundation. Clean Air Task Force and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation each received $1,250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard C. Fox as president, Cynthia C. Fox as vice president, Rabun S. Fox as secretary, and Roger N. Fox as treasurer.
Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation is led by Richard C. Fox, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard C. Fox
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia C. Fox
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabun S. Fox
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger N. Fox
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation
How much does Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation give each year?
Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation gave $35K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 17 grants.
What is Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,944, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation give grants?
Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (9 grants).
Does Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Great Land Trust Inc ($5,000), Alaska Jazz Workshop ($2,500) and Alaska Zoo Relief Fund ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation?
Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation reported $337K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Great Land Trust says its mission is to conserve and steward lands and waters essential to Alaskans’ quality of life and economic health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation's EIN?
Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4026424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rick and Cyndie Fox Family 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.
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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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