Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation
The Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. In filing year 2026, it reported 103 grants totaling $347,010, with 97% of grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation gave $347K across 103 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $347,010
- +19.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 103
- +10200.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,369
- -98.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,390
- Total assets
- $5,795,932
- -0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was YMCA of San Diego County ($7K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
433 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 432 grants of 433 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to California recipients, with 1% each going to recipients in Wisconsin, Texas, and Illinois. Listed California grantees include organizations in San Diego, Oceanside, and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.
Cities
How Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2024) to $347K (2026). In 2026 it made 103 grants totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of San Diego County San Diego, CA | General Operating | $6,780 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Wauwatosa, WI | General Operating | $3,390 |
| Support the Enlisted Project Inc San Diego, CA | General Operating | $3,390 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation San Diego, CA | General Operating | $3,390 |
| Transcendance Youth Arts Project San Diego, CA | General Operating | $3,390 |
| Face Foundation San Diego, CA | General Operating | $3,390 |
| Veterans Association of North County Oceanside, CA | General Operating | $3,390 |
| Art of Elan San Diego, CA | General Operating | $3,390 |
| Boy Scouts of America Irving, TX | General Operating | $3,390 |
| San Diego Civic Youth Ballet San Diego, CA | General Operating | $3,390 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,795,932 | $379,289 | $425,396 | $347,010 | 103 | $354,312 | $307,472 | $375,225 |
| 2025 | $5,841,820 | $576,957 | $387,658 | $291,500 | 1 | $299,130 | $510,383 | $336,871 |
| 2024 | $5,652,106 | $1,282,847 | $325,572 | $256,000 | 106 | $263,316 | $1,221,393 | $291,999 |
| 2023 | $4,697,162 | $329,068 | $418,933 | $340,000 | 115 | $356,407 | $278,249 | $295,724 |
| 2022 | $4,796,763 | $530,251 | $342,070 | $269,750 | 108 | $287,508 | $475,053 | $333,300 |
| 2021 | $4,623,730 | $131,754 | $327,784 | $260,000 | 112 | — | $82,685 | $301,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $375K for 2026 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions include nurturing health and well-being, providing youth access to ballet, offering student counseling and scholarships, assisting veterans and their families, and preventing homelessness.
For example, the YMCA of San Diego County describes its mission as nurturing a healthy spirit, mind, and body so all can thrive. San Diego Civic Youth Ballet says it provides youth opportunities to study and appreciate ballet and to enrich community cultural life. Lucky Duck Foundation describes its mission as preventing and alleviating homelessness in San Diego County.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 103 grants totaling $347,010. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $6,780, with a median of $3,390. The largest listed grant was $6,780 to YMCA of San Diego County for general operating support. Other listed grants of $3,390 included awards to San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Veterans Association of North County, Lucky Duck Foundation, and Boy Scouts of America; their stated purposes were general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$63K (2023) → $73K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mufg Union Bank N A (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $73K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation
How much does Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation give each year?
Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation gave $347K across 103 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $292K across 1 grant.
What is Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,390, and its average grant was $3,369, across 103 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation give grants?
Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (69 grants), Oceanside, CA (4 grants), Encinitas, CA (4 grants) and Carlsbad, CA (3 grants).
Does Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (103 of 103) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include YMCA of San Diego County ($6,780), Ronald McDonald House Charities ($3,390) and Support the Enlisted Project Inc ($3,390), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 4% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation?
Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $354K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $375K (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 Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation's EIN?
Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6010288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Samuel I & John Henry Fox 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/samuel-i-and-john-henry-fox-foundation-morg_ca7c100e5acc4e2caef2b2c35be46160
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