The Hendricks-Cox Foundation
The Hendricks-Cox Foundation is a private foundation based in Gastonia, North Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in natural history, community services, arts, and other areas.
The Hendricks-Cox Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hendricks-Cox Foundation gave $72K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,900
- +98.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -35.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,268
- +206.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $804,665
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (10 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hendricks-Cox 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: 1200 Cheslton Ct, Gastonia, NC 28054-3846
Phone: (704) 747-3345
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hendricks-Cox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Schiele Museum of Natural History ($50K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 161 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 8% to Georgia, 3% to Washington, and 1% each to Texas and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hendricks-Cox Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 22 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $520; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $72K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schiele Museum of Natural History Gastonia, NC | Donation | $50,000 |
| Renegade Paws Savannah, GA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cancer Services of Gaston County Gastonia, NC | Donation | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gaston Gastonia, NC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Daniel Stowe Conservancy Belmont, NC | Donation | $1,500 |
| First United Methodist Church Gastonia, NC | Donation | $1,500 |
| Backpack Weekend Food Program Gastonia, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Natl WASP WWII Museum Sweetwater, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| S Effingham Elem Sch PTO Guyton, GA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Fence Tryon, NC | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $804,665 | $56,880 | $80,673 | $71,900 | 22 | $80,673 | $67,469 | $71,958 |
| 2024 | $809,296 | $56,345 | $45,950 | $36,250 | 34 | $45,950 | $46,645 | $61,831 |
| 2023 | $798,703 | $55,505 | $56,679 | $48,050 | 31 | $56,679 | $98,191 | $53,039 |
| 2022 | $788,661 | $51,081 | $43,738 | $35,100 | 36 | $43,738 | $42,443 | $58,743 |
| 2021 | $781,118 | $50,035 | $39,152 | $30,400 | 38 | $39,152 | $41,283 | $54,619 |
| 2020 | $802,355 | $50,532 | $48,516 | $40,000 | 13 | — | $42,016 | $48,596 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hendricks-Cox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Schiele Museum of Natural History says it inspires wonder and appreciation for science and the natural world through programs, exhibits, and research. The Backpack Weekend Food Program says it provides balanced weekend meals to students in need through Gaston County Schools. Gaston School of the Arts says it provides affordable instruction in music, art, and drama for children and adults in Gaston County and the surrounding area.
Other 2025 recipients included Historic Whidbey, whose stated mission is to protect, preserve, and promote historic sites on Whidbey Island through education and advocacy, and Island Shakespeare Festival, which describes its mission as making classical theatre accessible to build empathy and connection.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $71,900. Grants ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median grant of $500. Notable grants included $50,000 to the Schiele Museum of Natural History, $5,000 to Renegade Paws, and $3,500 to Cancer Services of Gaston County. Other grants included $2,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gaston and $1,500 each to Daniel Stowe Conservancy and First United Methodist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shirley H Cox as PresidentTreas, Caroline D Cox as VP Asst Tr Manager, and Kellen S Cox as Secretary.
The Hendricks-Cox Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kellen S. Cox
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley H. Cox
Presidenttreas
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caroline D. Cox
Vice President Assistant Tr Manager
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
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 The Hendricks-Cox Foundation
How much does The Hendricks-Cox Foundation give each year?
The Hendricks-Cox Foundation gave $72K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 34 grants.
What is The Hendricks-Cox Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hendricks-Cox Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,268, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hendricks-Cox Foundation that year got $520 on average.
Where does The Hendricks-Cox Foundation give grants?
The Hendricks-Cox Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gastonia, NC (9 grants) and Coupeville, WA (4 grants).
Does The Hendricks-Cox Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Hendricks-Cox Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (22 grants).
Who are The Hendricks-Cox Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hendricks-Cox Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Schiele Museum of Natural History ($50,000), Renegade Paws ($5,000) and Cancer Services of Gaston County ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hendricks-Cox Foundation?
The Hendricks-Cox Foundation reported $805K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hendricks-Cox Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Schiele Museum of Natural History says it inspires wonder and appreciation for science and the natural world through programs, exhibits, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hendricks-Cox 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 Hendricks-Cox Foundation's EIN?
The Hendricks-Cox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6046966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hendricks-Cox 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Hendricks-Cox Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hendricks-cox-foundation-morg_bc5afef1fd3d44dd8959cbef62af6fac
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