William L Cox Charitable Trust
William L Cox Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Madison, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $2K.
William L Cox Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: William L Cox Charitable Trust gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,200
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,100
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $49,137
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William L Cox Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Mississippi Foundation ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William L Cox Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $3K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi Foundation University, MS | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Northminster Baptist Church Jackson, MS | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,137 | $1,719 | $2,200 | $2,200 | 2 | $2,200 | $1,873 | $2,239 |
| 2023 | $49,618 | $1,164 | $2,400 | $2,400 | 2 | $2,400 | $1,393 | $2,198 |
| 2022 | $50,854 | $1,049 | $2,550 | $2,550 | 2 | $2,550 | $1,420 | $2,351 |
| 2021 | $52,355 | $1,314 | $2,350 | $2,350 | 2 | — | $1,369 | $2,547 |
| 2020 | $53,391 | $1,371 | $2,469 | $2,469 | 2 | — | $1,556 | $2,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William L Cox Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William L Cox Charitable Trust is led by Cecilia C. Cox, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cecilia C. Cox
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 William L Cox Charitable Trust
How much does William L Cox Charitable Trust give each year?
William L Cox Charitable Trust gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
How large is William L Cox Charitable Trust?
William L Cox Charitable Trust reported $49K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (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 is William L Cox Charitable Trust?
William L Cox Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Madison, MS. It holds $49K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does William L Cox Charitable Trust operate?
William L Cox Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is William L Cox Charitable Trust's EIN?
William L Cox Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0041109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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