Fox Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fox Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $760,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$760,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$20.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $772,000 the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 | $772,000 | 27 | $18.3 million |
| 2024 | $760,000 | 24 | $20.0 million |
How to apply
Fox Family 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 Fox Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 18 | $565,000 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $135,000 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House | Youth services | $50,000 |
| Denver Kids Inc | Youth services | $50,000 |
| Girls Inc of Metro Denver | Youth services | $50,000 |
| Gold Crown Foundation | Youth services | $50,000 |
| Warren Village | Family services | $50,000 |
| We Don't Waste | Family services | $50,000 |
| Work Options for Women | Women's services | $45,000 |
| Grow Dat Youth Farm | Youth services | $40,000 |
| Invest in Kids | Youth services | $40,000 |
| Colorado Youth for A Change | Youth services | $35,000 |
| Louisiana Center for Children's Rig | Youth legal services | $35,000 |
| Teach for America Colorado | Youth services | $35,000 |
| Bayaud Enterprises Inc | Employment services - disabled | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough Kent Denver | Youth services | $30,000 |
| Center for Work Educ & Empl | Job services - low income | $30,000 |
| Florence Crittenton School | Youth services | $30,000 |
| City Year | Education services | $25,000 |
| Urban Peak | Youth | $25,000 |
| Horizons Colorado | Youth services | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Career Center | Youth services | $10,000 |
| Reschool | Education services | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Prep | Youth services | $10,000 |
| Springboard Child Care Inc | Family services | $10,000 |
| Thriving Families Colorado | Family services | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John M Fox
- Marcella F Fox
- John M Fox Jr
- Kelley P Fox
- Anne Fox Mounsey
- Rick Simms
Questions people ask
Does Fox Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fox Family Foundation give?
$760,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs Fox Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John M Fox (President), Marcella F Fox (Vice Pres), John M Fox Jr (Secretary) and Kelley P Fox (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Fox Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.