Fox Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Fox Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $523,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $18,750 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$523,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$18,750
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $580,500 the year before.
32% 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 | $580,500 | 28 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $523,000 | 30 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kate Shirah 2451 Croasdaile Farm Parkway Suite, 101, Durham, NC 27705 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 383-5575 |
| What to submit | Information for prospective applicants including grantmaking preferences, grant cycles / deadlines, and the application process is available on the foundation website https://foxfoundation.org. |
| Deadlines | Inquiries must be received for consideration by the deadlines published on the foundation website. |
| Restrictions | No grants to political or religious organizations; no grants or scholarships awarded to individuals; potential grantees must be located in Durham, Orange or Wake counties; grant support is provided in the areas of arts & culture, education, health, and human services. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fox Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 30 | $523,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Senior PharmAssist Inc | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Durham Technical Community College Foundation Inc | Restricted operating support for Durham Tech Community Health Lab | $37,500 |
| Families Moving Forward | $20,000 for general operating support and $15,000 restricted for rapid rehousing-related expenses | $35,000 |
| Duke University | Restricted operating support for Nasher Museum of Art | $30,000 |
| Duke University | Restricted support for the Division of Pediatric Transplant & Cellular Therapy's Family Support Program | $30,000 |
| Durham Literacy Center | General operating support | $30,000 |
| American Dance Festival Inc | Restricted support in two parts for American Dance Festival's Scripps Studio: 1) capacity & infrastructure support, and 2) operating support | $25,000 |
| Housing for New Hope | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Association for the Preservation of the Eno River Valley Inc dba Eno R | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Urban Ministries of Durham Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Durham Arts Council Inc | Restricted capacity & infrastructure support | $23,000 |
| El Futuro | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Museum of Durham History | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Museum of Life and Science | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Hill Center Inc dba Hill Learning Center | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Dress for Success Triangle NC | General operating support | $17,500 |
| Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc | General operating support | $16,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Durham Inc | Restricted support for assessment and planning re: medically tailored meals | $15,000 |
| Triangle Residential Options For Substance Abusers Inc akaTROSA | $10,000 for restricted campaign support and $1,000 general operating support | $11,000 |
| Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition akaISLA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Bull City Woodshop | Restricted capacity & infrastructure support | $10,000 |
| Threshold Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Durham Library Foundation | General operating support | $7,500 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Restricted support for North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund | $7,500 |
| Duke University | Support for Duke University School of Law's general scholarship program | $5,500 |
| Caring House Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Center Inc | General operating support | $1,250 |
| Student U | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Refugee Community Partnership | General operating support | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Kate Shirah
- David D Beischer
- Thomas Beischer
- Barker French
- G Rhodes Craver
- Michelle S Beischer
- J David Ross
Questions people ask
Does Fox Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Inquiries must be received for consideration by the deadlines published on the foundation website.
How much does Fox Family Foundation Inc give?
$523,000 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $18,750.
Who runs Fox Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kate Shirah (Executive Director), David D Beischer (President), Thomas Beischer (Vice President) and Barker French (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Fox Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.