Cox Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cox Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Daphne, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $195,400 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$195,400
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $338,950 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $182,750 | 24 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $338,950 | 28 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $195,400 | 24 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Cox Family Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cox Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 19 | $171,600 |
| Michigan | 1 | $12,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| One More Moment | Unrestricted contribution | $12,500 |
| Under His Wings | Unrestricted contribution | $11,000 |
| Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center | Unrestricted contribution | $10,100 |
| Baby Steps | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Equine Therapy Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Impact 100 Baldwin County | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Mobile Baykeeper | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Rolling for Hope | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Prodisee Pantry | Unrestricted contribution | $8,500 |
| American Legion Eastern Shore Post | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Baldwin County Drug Court Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Cottage Hill Christian Academy | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Drug Education Council | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Palmer Home for Children | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| The Lighthouse | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Thirsty Stranger | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| United Way of Baldwin County | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Unrestricted contribution | $3,500 |
| Shorty's Safe Haven Equine Rescue & Rehab | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| ASPCA | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Baldwin County Sheriff Office | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Unrestricted contribution | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- W Allen Cox
- Nathan L Cox
Questions people ask
Does Cox Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cox Family Charitable Foundation give?
$195,400 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cox Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Allen Cox (Trustee) and Nathan L Cox (Trustee).
What does Cox Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and education.