Roberta Freeman Cox Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roberta Freeman Cox Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $231,740 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$231,740
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $222,400 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $218,090 | 48 | $0 |
| 2024 | $222,400 | 53 | $0 |
| 2025 | $231,740 | 53 | $0 |
How to apply
Roberta Freeman Cox 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 Roberta Freeman Cox Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $168,800 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $14,300 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $5,800 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $1,340 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | To further their exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Pacific Justice Institute | To further their exempt purpose | $24,000 |
| National Choreographers Initiative | To further their exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| The Wooden Floor | To further their exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | To further their exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| Nra Foundation | To further their exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Individual | To further their exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Diavolo Veterans Project | To further their exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Individual | To further their exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Foundatio | To further their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Individual | To further their exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Festival Ballet Theater | To further their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | To further their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | To further their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Film Makers Barefeet W Mickela Malo | To further their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ballet Project Oc | To further their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | To further their exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Individual | To further their exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Laguna Outreach for Community Art | To further their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Tikvah Fund | To further their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Chapman University Scholarships | To further their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Eastern Shore Ballet for Ballet on | To further their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Ten Mile Lake Association | To further their exempt purpose | $1,040 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Foundatio | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Sherman Library and Gardens | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Crystal Cove Alliance | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Providence Mission Hospital Foundat | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| San Clemente Military Family Outrea | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Lbcac Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Ce | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Dance Arts Academy Foundation | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Ecology Center | To further their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade | To further their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Laguna Art Museum | To further their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | To further their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | To further their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Armed Services YMCA at Camp Pendlet | To further their exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Roberta F Cox
- Carol Davis Hamilton
- Ronald Leifer Naymark
Questions people ask
Does Roberta Freeman Cox Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roberta Freeman Cox Charitable Foundation give?
$231,740 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Roberta Freeman Cox Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roberta F Cox (Foundation Mana), Carol Davis Hamilton (Treasurer) and Ronald Leifer Naymark (Secretary).
What does Roberta Freeman Cox Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, veterans and health.