A G Cox Charity Trust
Preselected recipients only
A G Cox Charity Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$33.4 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 | $1.6 million | 57 | $30.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 55 | $33.4 million |
How to apply
A G Cox Charity Trust 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 A G Cox Charity Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 35 | $755,000 |
| California | 4 | $305,000 |
| Wisconsin | 10 | $137,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $85,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $64,448 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Catalina Island Conservacy | General | $225,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army Chicago | General | $64,448 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | General | $60,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $50,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General | $50,000 |
| Duke University | Dr. Kishnani's pompe | $50,000 |
| Mayo Foundation Cancer Research | General | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General | $40,000 |
| University of Southern California | General | $40,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | General | $40,000 |
| Yerkes Future Foundation Inc | General | $35,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago | General | $25,000 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol | General | $25,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General | $25,000 |
| 100 Club of Chicago | General | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of the United States of America | General | $20,000 |
| Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights | General | $20,000 |
| Northwestern Settlement ASSOCIATION | General | $20,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Chicago Area Council | General | $20,000 |
| Window to the World | General | $20,000 |
| Catalina Chimes Tower Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | General | $20,000 |
| Catalina Island Museum | General | $20,000 |
| The Hap Foundation Mr Joseph Matty | General | $15,000 |
| Christopher House | General | $15,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | General | $15,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society of Chicago | General | $15,000 |
| Geneva Lake Association | General | $15,000 |
| Mercy Health System | General | $15,000 |
| Geneva Lake Museum | General | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | General | $15,000 |
| Cdga Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Facets | General | $15,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | General | $15,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | General | $10,000 |
| Scottsdale Museum of the West | General operating | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago | General | $10,000 |
| Griffin Museum of Science and Industry | General | $10,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does A G Cox Charity Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A G Cox Charity Trust give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs A G Cox Charity Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does A G Cox Charity Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.