The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox
The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. It made 33 grants totaling $67,140 in 2025 to charitable organizations in Florida, Connecticut, and other states.
The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox at a glance
In short: The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox gave $67K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,140
- +125.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,035
- +118.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,115,948
- +5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (9 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (37% 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 Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 453 Silver Moss Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 231-9633
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stamford Hospital ($13K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida organizations received 37% of grant dollars and Connecticut organizations received 36%. Other leading recipient states were Montana (7%), Massachusetts (6%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 33 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $900 repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 160% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hospital Stamford, CT | General | $12,500 |
| Round Hill Community Church Greenwich, CT | General | $7,250 |
| Planned Parenthood of South Florida & the Treasure Coast West Palm Beach, FL | General | $6,400 |
| John's Island Foundation Indian River Shores, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation Bozeman, MT | General | $5,000 |
| Smith College Fund Northampton, MA | General | $4,250 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Vero Beach, FL | General | $3,500 |
| John's Island Community Service League Indian River Shores, FL | General | $3,100 |
| First Book Washington, DC | General | $2,500 |
| Greenwich Library Greenwich, CT | General | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,115,948 | $69,112 | $67,549 | $67,140 | 33 | $67,316 | $69,112 | $52,506 |
| 2024 | $1,055,253 | $28,306 | $30,786 | $29,817 | 32 | $30,057 | $28,273 | $49,770 |
| 2023 | $987,164 | $38,578 | $39,274 | $38,650 | 33 | $39,479 | $38,545 | $45,790 |
| 2022 | $901,805 | $26,740 | $26,412 | $25,785 | 32 | $25,853 | $26,740 | $42,791 |
| 2021 | $852,955 | $33,702 | $44,874 | $44,580 | 40 | $44,874 | $33,702 | $38,589 |
| 2020 | $723,571 | $15,194 | $30,786 | $29,650 | 34 | — | $15,194 | $35,284 |
| 2019 | $722,946 | $59,165 | $57,403 | $57,104 | 33 | — | $59,165 | $33,378 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox reported a distributable amount of $53K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including healthcare, education, arts and culture, community service, and conservation. These describe grantees’ work, not a stated foundation focus: for example, First Book says it works to expand children’s access to quality education, while the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation says it supports community service, education, and conservation in the greater Big Sky and Gallatin Valley area. The Center for Comprehensive Health Practice describes its work as integrating primary healthcare with substance use and behavioral health services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $67,140. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $12,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $12,500 to Stamford Hospital, $7,250 to Round Hill Community Church, $6,400 to Planned Parenthood of South Florida & the Treasure Coast, and $5,000 each to John’s Island Foundation and Yellowstone Club Community Foundation.
Other notable grants included $4,250 to Smith College Fund, $3,500 to Vero Beach Museum of Art, $3,100 to John’s Island Community Service League, $2,500 to First Book, and $2,000 to Greenwich Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists five directors: Karen Williams Fox, Gerald J Fox, Matthew G Fox, Katherine Fox Franklin, and Nicholas S Franklin.
The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald J. Fox
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Williams Fox
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Fox Franklin
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Matthew G. Fox
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nicholas S. Franklin
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox
How much does The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox give each year?
The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox gave $67K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 32 grants.
What is The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox's typical grant size?
The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,035, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox give grants?
The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (36%) and Montana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (9 grants), Greenwich, CT (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Indian River Shores, FL (2 grants).
Does The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox's largest grantees?
The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox's largest 2025 grantees include Stamford Hospital ($12,500), Round Hill Community Church ($7,250) and Planned Parenthood of South Florida & the Treasure Coast ($6,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox?
The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including healthcare, education, arts and culture, community service, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox?
The foundation 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 The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox's EIN?
The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2746201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Karen Williams Fox and Gerald J Fox 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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