Fox Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Fox Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lancaster, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $308,071. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$308,071
- Assets$32.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 34 | $31.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 32 | $35.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 39 | $32.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert L Fox 1445 Cincinnati Zanesville Road SW, Lancaster, OH 43130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (740) 653-9581 |
| What to submit | No special requirements |
| Deadlines, restrictions | Non-specified |
What Fox Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 36 | $1.3 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $308,071 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The United Way of the Midlands | General | $308,071 |
| Fairfield County Foundation | Decorative arts endwoment/botany playground | $125,000 |
| Fairfield County Foundation | General | $121,540 |
| Decorative Arts Center of Ohio | General | $75,000 |
| Franklin Park Conservatory | General | $75,000 |
| Maywood Mission | General | $75,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | General | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $75,000 |
| Foundation Dinnersshelter | General | $55,000 |
| Lancaster Fresh Market Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Food Collective | General | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Home Charities of Central Ohio | General | $50,000 |
| The Wilds | General | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio | General | $35,000 |
| Ohio History Connection | General | $35,000 |
| Promusica | General | $35,000 |
| Fairfield County Heritage Association | General | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Ohio | General | $30,000 |
| Harcum House | General | $30,000 |
| The Lighthouse | General | $30,000 |
| Columbus Museum of Art | General | $25,000 |
| Denison University | General | $25,000 |
| Fairhope Hospice | General | $25,000 |
| Ohio University Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Forgotten 4-PAWS | General | $20,000 |
| The Columbus Academy | General | $19,520 |
| Fairfield Area Humane Society | General | $15,000 |
| Fairfield Heritage Association | General | $15,000 |
| Pro Arte Ohio | General | $15,000 |
| George and Raymond Frank Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Princeton Prospect Foundation | Tiger inn | $10,000 |
| The Lancaster Festival | General | $10,000 |
| Fairfield County Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Fairfield County Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Southeastern Ohio Classical Academy | General | $5,000 |
| Bottoms Up Diaper Bank | General | $2,500 |
| Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living | General | $2,000 |
| Fairfield County College Bound | General | $1,000 |
| Lancaster Athletic Booster Club | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Fox
- Elizabeth Q Fox
- Robert W Fox
- Elizabeth Zawislak
Questions people ask
Does Fox Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Non-specified.
How much does Fox Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Fox Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert L Fox (Trustee), Elizabeth Q Fox (Trustee), Robert W Fox (Trustee) and Elizabeth Zawislak (Trustee).
What does Fox Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.