Cox Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Cox Family Fund is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,252 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$173,252
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,234 the year before.
23% 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 | $227,700 | 16 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $135,234 | 40 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $173,252 | 40 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Cox Family 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 Cox Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $76,500 |
| California | 20 | $74,220 |
| New York | 2 | $5,532 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Investigation Agency | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Community Land Trust Association of West Marin | Humanitarian | $30,120 |
| World Resources Institute | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Stanford University | Educational | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Grace Cathedral | Religious | $3,500 |
| California Trout Inc | Environmental | $3,000 |
| Partnership for A Healthier America | Health & education | $3,000 |
| World Neighbors Inc | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Education | $2,000 |
| KDFC Radio | Arts | $2,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Educational - $1,000 grf public policy, $1,000 law school | $2,000 |
| Education Para Nuestro Futuro | Edu-futuro | $1,500 |
| Mary's Center | Health | $1,500 |
| American Rivers | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Kqed | Arts | $1,000 |
| KWMR | Arts | $1,000 |
| National Center for Science Education | Education | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Comprehensive cancer center | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Pomona College | Educational | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| University of Texas | Md anderson cancer center | $1,000 |
| Sesame Workshop | Educational | $532 |
| Alzar School Inc | Educational | $500 |
| Camp Kaleidoscope | Educational | $500 |
| Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation | Research & education | $500 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Environmental | $500 |
| Harvard University | Educational | $500 |
| International Rhino Foundation | Conservation | $500 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Marin Academy | Educational | $500 |
| Mill Valley Library Foundation | Civic | $500 |
| San Domenico School | Educational | $500 |
| Marin Chapter Civil Grand Jurors Association | Civic | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian B Cox
- Carson B Cox
Questions people ask
Does Cox Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cox Family Fund give?
$173,252 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cox Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian B Cox (Vp/Secy) and Carson B Cox (Pres/Treas).
What does Cox Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.