The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation
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.
The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,000
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,588
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $540,014
- +14.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1170 E Western Reserve Rd Bldg 2, Poland, OH 44514
Phone: (330) 726-9030
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anthony J Fox Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Protestant Family Services ($7K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $51K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Protestant Family Services Youngstown, OH | To Provide Help to Families in Crisis | $6,500 |
| Canfield Village Middle School Canfield, OH | To Fund Playground Project | $5,000 |
| Canfield Gridiron Club Canfield, OH | To Support Canfield's Football and Cheer Program | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Youngstown, OH | To Help the Vulnerable Population | $5,000 |
| Boardman Local Schools Boardman, OH | To Help Stock the Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | To Help Those Experiencing Homelessness | $2,500 |
| Autism Society of Mahoning Valley Boardman, OH | To improve the lives of all affected by autism | $2,500 |
| Project MKC Youngstown, OH | To Support Vulnerable Children | $2,000 |
| The Helms Foundation Boardman, OH | To Support Art Therapy | $1,500 |
| Ne Ohio Adoption Services Warren, OH | To Provide Support for Fostered Youth | $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 | $540,014 | $119,499 | $49,390 | $44,000 | 17 | $44,475 | $14,769 | $866 |
| 2023 | $469,905 | $104,242 | $49,878 | $45,610 | 19 | $46,262 | $6,566 | $20,721 |
| 2022 | $415,541 | $97,625 | $54,783 | $51,000 | 17 | $52,927 | $6,240 | $17,108 |
| 2021 | $372,699 | $102,617 | $30,913 | $29,014 | 13 | $30,013 | $3,638 | $15,622 |
| 2020 | $300,995 | $151,434 | $34,700 | $33,450 | 10 | — | $1,009 | $8,726 |
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.
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.
Notable 2024 grants included $6,500 to Protestant Family Services to help families in crisis; $5,000 each to Canfield Village Middle School for a playground project, Canfield Gridiron Club for its football and cheer program, Salvation Army to help vulnerable people, and Boardman Local Schools to help stock a food pantry. Other grants included $2,500 to Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley and $2,000 to Project MKC.
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.
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), Boardman, OH (4 grants) and Canfield, OH (3 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. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. 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 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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