James M Cox Foundation
Accepts applications
James M Cox Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $26,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$121,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,000 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $108,560 | 14 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 18 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $121,000 | 18 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Norman Otto James M Cox Foundation 1500 Kingston Road, Lincoln, NE 68506 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 488-1951 |
| What to submit | Application forms are available upon request. |
| Deadlines | April 1st |
| Restrictions | Amount of the scholarship is $1,000 and awarded to high school seniors attending college or trade school. Applicants must be in the eastern third of Nebraska. |
What James M Cox Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 15 | $109,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Scholarship | $26,000 |
| Northeast Community College | Scholarship | $17,000 |
| University of Nebraska Omaha | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Wayne State College | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Southeast Community College | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Metro Community College | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Nebraska Children's Home | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hamilton Community Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Grace Childrens Home | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Out of Poverty | General operating | $5,000 |
| University of Nebraska Kearney | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Central Community College | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Peru State College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Xenon Academy | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Nebraska College of Technical | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Chadron State College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Doane University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does James M Cox Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1st.
How much does James M Cox Foundation give?
$121,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs James M Cox Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does James M Cox Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.