Jim Cox Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jim Cox Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $262,500. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$262,500
- Assets$28.1 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
16% 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 | $1.1 million | 35 | $26.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 32 | $28.1 million |
How to apply
Jim Cox Jr 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 Jim Cox Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 11 | $512,500 |
| California | 9 | $195,000 |
| New York | 7 | $147,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $47,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Ga Journalism College Grady College of Journalism | Educational programs | $262,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Cmty Health Fdn | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Peta | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Gabrielle's Angels Fdn Cancer Research | Unrestricted general | $47,000 |
| Shepherd Spinal Center | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Pacifica Christian High School | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Sunshine House Children's Advocacy Ctr | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| East Georgia State College Foundation | Lippitt scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| The Atlanta Opera | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| ASPCA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Propublica | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| True & Faithful Pet Rescue Mission Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Hope Atlanta | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Senior Citizen Services - Northside Shepherd Senior Center | Support meals on wheels | $20,000 |
| La Artcore | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Santa Monica Bay Junior Rowing Assn | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Lorraine Jackson Foundation | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Netherland-America Foundation | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Public Truth Media Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society & SPCA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Lionheart Life Center School | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| American Martyr Catholic Church | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Fondazione Italia | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Hooks
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Jim Cox Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jim Cox Jr Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Jim Cox Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry Hooks (Trustee) and Bank of America (Agent for Trustee).
What does Jim Cox Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.