Richard E Fox Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard E Fox Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$152,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$577,848
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $160,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $70,000 | 10 | $830,147 |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 10 | $700,229 |
| 2025 | $152,500 | 9 | $577,848 |
How to apply
Richard E Fox Charitable 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 Richard E Fox Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $45,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for American Studi | Education | $25,000 |
| Acton Institute | Education | $25,000 |
| Grove City College | Education | $20,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Education | $20,000 |
| Von Mises Institute | Education | $20,000 |
| The Future of Freeedom | Education | $12,500 |
| Aier | Education | $10,000 |
| Foundation of Economic | Education | $10,000 |
| Moving Picture Institut | Education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Boss
- Michael Pivarnik
- Wayne Kablack
- Joseph Kolter
- Jason Kolter
Questions people ask
Does Richard E Fox Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard E Fox Charitable Foundation give?
$152,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Richard E Fox Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leonard Boss (Trustee), Michael Pivarnik (Trustee), Wayne Kablack (Trustee) and Joseph Kolter (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Richard E Fox Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.