Cox Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cox Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ketchum, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $268,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $21,200. 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$268,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$21,200
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $317,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $288,000 | 29 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $317,000 | 28 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $268,000 | 26 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Cox Family Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 6 | $78,000 |
| California | 8 | $74,400 |
| Texas | 1 | $21,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $19,250 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $11,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,650 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | To support the university's educational mission | $21,200 |
| Christ Church by the Sea | To support the church's mission | $20,000 |
| Fletcher School Tufts University | To support the school's educational mission | $20,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | To support the church's mission | $20,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | To build strong kids, strong families and a strong community through programs that develop the whole person in spirit, mind and body | $20,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | To support the organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Rivers of Recovery | To support the organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Children's National Hospital | To help find cures, fuel innovation and provide world-class care for every child | $16,250 |
| Choc Foundation | To support the organization's mission | $16,250 |
| Always Serving Inc | To support the organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | To provide hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community | $10,000 |
| Hospice and Palliative of the Wood River Valley Inc | To support the organization's mission | $10,000 |
| So Others Might Eat Inc | To help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital | $10,000 |
| Saddlebred Rescue Inc | To support the organization's mission | $7,500 |
| Maverick River Collective | To support the organization's mission | $5,650 |
| Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center | To assist in providing equine-assisted activities and therapies for children and adults with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Way Out West Equine Rescue | To support the organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Casa Teresa | To support the organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Princeton in Asia | To support the organization's mission | $4,000 |
| Nourish Every Child | To support the organization's mission | $3,650 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | To provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs | $3,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To support the hospital's mission of advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment | $3,500 |
| Jesuit Vol Corps | To support the organization's mission | $3,000 |
| Mountain Humane | To support the organization's mission | $3,000 |
| St Andrew's School | To enrich and transform our students' lives in profound and exciting ways | $3,000 |
| The Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club Inc | To support the organization's mission | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Cox
- Carter Cox
- Betty Cronin
- Leslie Long
- Ryan Long
- David Cronin
Questions people ask
Does Cox Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cox Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$268,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Cox Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Cox (President), Carter Cox (Vice-President), Betty Cronin (Secretary) and Leslie Long (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cox Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and youth programs.