The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Poland, OH EIN: 83-2875374

The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Poland, Ohio. It supports local charitable organizations in the Mahoning Valley, according to its 2024 filing, in order to keep Anthony J. Fox’s memory alive.

Key facts about The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation

In short: The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation gave $44K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
83-2875374
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$44,000
Grants made (2024)
17
Average grant
$2,588
Median grant
$1,500
New grantees (estimate)
40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024)
Total assets
$540,014
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$540K

+14.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$44K

-3.5% YoY

Grant Count

17

-10.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+7.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $866 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation open to new grantees?

40%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s stated purpose is to keep Anthony J. Fox’s memory alive through donations to local charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants show support for community services, schools and youth programs, food assistance, homelessness services, fostered youth, autism-related support, and art therapy.

Among its grantees, Canfield Gridiron Club says its mission is to promote and support the Canfield Local School District high school team. Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley describes its work as providing food and emergency shelter and promoting accountability for people experiencing homelessness. Project MKC says it focuses on children’s and families’ individual needs with the help of volunteers.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported $44,000 in grants. The itemized grant data lists 17 grants, ranging from $1,000 to $6,500, with a median grant of $1,500. The filing’s narrative separately says the foundation awarded $44,000 to 19 charitable organizations and individuals that year.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation states that it supports local charitable organizations in the Mahoning Valley. All grant dollars itemized for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.

States

Cities

YoungstownCanfieldBoardmanGirardWarrenAustintownAvon LakeHubbardMayfield HeightsNew WaterfordPoland

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K10 grants2020 13 grants2021 17 grants2022 19 grants2023 17 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $51K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $44K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Protestant Family Services: $7KProtestant Family Services$7KCanfield Village Middle School: $5KCanfield Village Middle School$5KCanfield Gridiron Club: $5KCanfield Gridiron Club$5KSalvation Army: $5KSalvation Army$5KBoardman Local Schools: $5KBoardman Local Schools$5KRescue Mission of Mahoning Valley: $3KRescue Mission of MahoningValley$3KAutism Society of Mahoning Valley: $3KAutism Society of MahoningValley$3KProject MKC: $2KProject MKC$2KThe Helms Foundation: $2KThe Helms Foundation$2KNe Ohio Adoption Services: $2KNe Ohio Adoption Services$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Protestant Family Services ($7K). Together the top 10 received $37K.

Grant Size Distribution

76 grants across all recorded years

76<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Protestant Family Services Youngstown, OHTo Provide Help to Families in Crisis$6,500
Canfield Village Middle School Canfield, OHTo Fund Playground Project$5,000
Canfield Gridiron Club Canfield, OHTo Support Canfield's Football and Cheer Program$5,000
Salvation Army Youngstown, OHTo Help the Vulnerable Population$5,000
Boardman Local Schools Boardman, OHTo Help Stock the Food Pantry$5,000
Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OHTo Help Those Experiencing Homelessness$2,500
Autism Society of Mahoning Valley Boardman, OHTo improve the lives of all affected by autism$2,500
Project MKC Youngstown, OHTo Support Vulnerable Children$2,000
The Helms Foundation Boardman, OHTo Support Art Therapy$1,500
Ne Ohio Adoption Services Warren, OHTo Provide Support for Fostered Youth$1,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $540,014 $119,499 $49,390 $44,000
2023 $469,905 $104,242 $49,878 $45,610
2022 $415,541 $97,625 $54,783 $51,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$540,014$469,905$415,541
Revenue$119,499$104,242$97,625
Expenses$49,390$49,878$54,783
Qualifying Distributions$44,475$46,262$52,927
Net Investment Income$14,769$6,566$6,240
Distributable Amount$866$20,721$17,108

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Robert R Fox Sr as chairperson, Kristine A Fox as secretary, and Jessica Fox as treasurer.

The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation is led by Robert R. Fox Sr., Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Robert R. Fox Sr.

    Chairperson

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Fox

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristine A. Fox

    Secretary

    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.

Contact

Mailing address: 1170 E Western Reserve Rd Bldg 2, Poland, OH 44514
Phone: (330) 726-9030

Frequently asked questions about The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation

How much does The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation give each year?

The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation gave $44K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 19 grants.

What is The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation's typical grant size?

The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,588, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.

Where does The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation give grants?

The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (7 grants), Canfield, OH (4 grants) and Boardman, OH (4 grants).

Does The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation's largest grantees?

The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Protestant Family Services ($6,500), Canfield Village Middle School ($5,000) and Canfield Gridiron Club ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation?

The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation reported $540K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $866 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation fund?

The foundation’s stated purpose is to keep Anthony J. Fox’s memory alive through donations to local charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation's EIN?

The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2875374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Anthony J 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Youngstown Fdn General

Youngstown, OH

The Youngstown Foundation funds charitable, educational, scientific, and community-serving work, including programs, operations, capital projects, and emergency needs. It primarily serves Youngstown and Mahoning and Trumbull counties; emergency grants are capped at $5,000, while the profile does not establish a typical level for other grants. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible local nonprofits.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$152.5M

Grants

1

Total Given

$4.8M

Walter E & Caroline H Watson Trust

Pittsburgh, PA

The trust funds direct-service projects addressing demonstrated community needs, especially programs benefiting underserved populations, with a primary focus on Mahoning and Trumbull counties; recent giving has also supported organizations elsewhere in Ohio and other states. Grants typically range from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. Eligible organizations may apply annually, so unsolicited requests are accepted.

Assets

$7.7M

Grants

32

Total Given

$406K

The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan

Canfield, OH

The William W. and Margaret L. Bresnahan Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including those focused on animal care, homelessness, education, and military families, with most 2025 grants going to Ohio recipients. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $7,200, with a median of $1,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$1.1M

Grants

35

Total Given

$59K

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports nonprofits in health, education, arts, disaster relief, reforestation, hunger relief, and community equity, with an emphasis on organizations actively supported by Enterprise employees and their families. Its reported grants range widely: 2024 giving averaged about $7,700 across 9,499 grants, while the foundation also offers awards of up to $40,000; it supports communities where Enterprise operates worldwide. Unsolicited requests are accepted at any time, but eligible applications must be submitted by an Enterprise team member or their spouse or domestic partner on behalf of a nonprofit they actively support.

Assets

$594.3M

Grants

1

Total Given

$101.4M

The Raymond John Wean Foundation

Warren, OH

The Raymond John Wean Foundation funds community-led work in Warren and Youngstown, Ohio, focused on neighborhood revitalization, economic and educational opportunity, and public and civic leadership, with an emphasis on racial equity and resident engagement. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $665,000, with a median of $5,000; it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$91.8M

Grants

94

Total Given

$2.7M

F Ralph & Mary T Fagert PFDN

Columbus, OH

Assets

$187K

Grants

5

Total Given

$5K

Fibushendricks Family Foundation

Niles, OH

The Fibushendricks Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including health and research, community and human services, education, and Jewish organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $175,000, with a median of $22,500, and most funding went to Ohio, followed by Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$24.6M

Grants

30

Total Given

$1.3M

Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation

Poland, OH

The Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation funded nonprofit programs in Northeast Ohio, including substance abuse services, community development, disability programs, senior living, community service, and the arts. Its final 2025 grants ranged from $600 to $5,900; it has wound down and discontinued operations, so its past request-letter instructions are not current, and the profile does not state whether it accepted unsolicited requests.

Health

Assets

—

Grants

6

Total Given

$17K

Trust Uw David Tod Arrel

Pittsburgh, PA

The trust supports a range of charitable services, including youth programs, housing, emergency shelter, and education. Its 2025 grants totaled $471,866 across 12 awards, with a median grant of $25,000; nearly all funding went to organizations in Ohio, with a small share in Pennsylvania. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.

Assets

$9.0M

Grants

12

Total Given

$472K

Kohli Family Foundation

Girard, OH

The Kohli Family Foundation funds charitable organizations, with 2024 grants supporting health, religious, community, and veterans’ causes. Its 12 grants totaled $9,520, ranging from $50 to $2,500, and went almost entirely to organizations in Ohio. It accepts unsolicited written requests from approved 501(c)(3) organizations and has no stated deadline.

Assets

—

Grants

12

Total Given

$10K

The Dr HS & Florence Wang Family

Canfield, OH

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$55K

Grants

12

Total Given

$4K

Neckerman William M Jr Charitable

Pennington, NJ

In 2025, the foundation supported charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational work, including employment support for people with cognitive disabilities, homelessness services, youth education, and health care. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $52,000, with a median of $15,000, and went primarily to Ohio organizations, with some in New York. The filing says applicants should submit a written application stating the purpose.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$4.1M

Grants

16

Total Given

$314K

More Funders in Ohio

The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?