Henry J Fox Fund
Preselected recipients only
Henry J Fox Fund is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,000 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$81,000
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $74,500 the year before.
31% 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 | $74,500 | 69 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 75 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Henry J Fox Fund 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 Henry J Fox Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $21,900 |
| District of Columbia | 16 | $21,200 |
| Maryland | 8 | $6,750 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $6,000 |
| New York | 5 | $5,750 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $1,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa Jewish Day School | Charity | $4,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Charity | $3,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Charity | $3,000 |
| Green America | Charity | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charity | $2,500 |
| Vote Riders | Charity | $2,000 |
| Land Trust of Santa Cruz County | Charity | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Great Plains | Charity | $2,000 |
| Interfaith Workscommunity Ministries | Charity | $2,000 |
| Great Old Broads for Wilderness | Charity | $2,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | Charity | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charity | $2,000 |
| Earth Justice Legal Defense | Charity | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Abortion Support Network | Charity | $2,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Charity | $2,000 |
| Aid-Arkansas Immigrant Defense | Charity | $2,000 |
| Environment Maryland Research and Policy Center | Charity | $1,500 |
| San Diego Police Crisis Intervention | Charity | $1,500 |
| Magen David Adom | Charity | $1,500 |
| Weta TV | Charity | $1,500 |
| Maryland Pirg Foundation | Charity | $1,500 |
| Greenpeace | Charity | $1,500 |
| Touch of Love | Charity | $1,400 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charity | $1,000 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre Company | Charity | $1,000 |
| Palestine Children Relief Fund | Charity | $1,000 |
| Oxfam America | Charity | $1,000 |
| Omni Center | Charity | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charity | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Buffalo River Watershed | Charity | $1,000 |
| Santa Cruz Shakespeare | Charity | $1,000 |
| Ccfhfp | Charity | $1,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Charity | $1,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charity | $1,000 |
| Women Make Movies | Charity | $1,000 |
| Civic Influencers | Charity | $1,000 |
| Kuaf Public Radio | Charity | $1,000 |
| Voto Latino | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Joy Fox
- Leslie Kefauver
- Robert I Fox
Questions people ask
Does Henry J Fox Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry J Fox Fund give?
$81,000 in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Henry J Fox Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda Joy Fox (Trustee), Leslie Kefauver (Trustee) and Robert I Fox (Trustee).
What does Henry J Fox Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and human services.