Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $347,010 in 103 grants; the typical grant was $3,390 and the largest $6,780. 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$347,010
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$3,390
- Largest grant$6,780
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $291,500 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $340,000 | 115 | $6.1 million |
| 2023 | $256,000 | 106 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $291,500 | 1 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $347,010 | 103 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation 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 Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 100 | $337,230 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,390 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,390 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of San Diego County | General operating | $6,780 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General operating | $3,390 |
| Support the Enlisted Project Inc | General operating | $3,390 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | General operating | $3,390 |
| Transcendance Youth Arts Project | General operating | $3,390 |
| Face Foundation | General operating | $3,390 |
| Veterans Association of North County | General operating | $3,390 |
| Art of Elan | General operating | $3,390 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General operating | $3,390 |
| San Diego Civic Youth Ballet | General operating | $3,390 |
| Write Out Loud | General operating | $3,390 |
| San Diego Youth Symphony & Conservatory | General operating | $3,390 |
| Feeding San Diego | General operating | $3,390 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center | General operating | $3,390 |
| T3 Triple Threat Youth Mentors | General operating | $3,390 |
| Outside the Lens | General operating | $3,390 |
| Reading Legacies | General operating | $3,390 |
| Wheelchair Dancers Organization | General operating | $3,390 |
| Mission Edge San Diego | General operating | $3,390 |
| Oceanside Theatre Company | General operating | $3,390 |
| San Diego Oasis | General operating | $3,390 |
| San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program | General operating | $3,390 |
| Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship | General operating | $3,390 |
| Challenge Center | General operating | $3,390 |
| Spreckels Organ Society | General operating | $3,390 |
| Poway Center for the Performing Arts Fou | General operating | $3,390 |
| San Diego Council on Literacy | General operating | $3,390 |
| San Diego Ballet | General operating | $3,390 |
| Special Delivery San Diego | General operating | $3,390 |
| San Diego Childrens Choir | General operating | $3,390 |
| Fern Street Community Arts Inc | General operating | $3,390 |
| Lambs Players Theatre | General operating | $3,390 |
| San Diego Pride | General operating | $3,390 |
| Oceanside Museum of Art | General operating | $3,390 |
| Culture Shock Dance Troupe | General operating | $3,390 |
| Classics 4 Kids | General operating | $3,390 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | General operating | $3,390 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | General operating | $3,390 |
| North Coast Singers | General operating | $3,390 |
| Angels Foster Family Network | General operating | $3,390 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation give?
$347,010 in tax year 2025, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $3,390.
Who runs Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.