Berry R Cox Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Berry R Cox Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $527,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$527,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $920,700 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $920,700 | 15 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $527,500 | 14 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Berry R Cox Family 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 Berry R Cox Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $297,500 |
| California | 1 | $210,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas System | Pediatric Campus | $250,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Hoover Institution | $210,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist | Munger Place Church | $15,000 |
| Texas Park and Wildlife Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Laura Bush Institute for Women's Health Fund for Excellence | $5,000 |
| Union Development Corporation | Project Unity | $5,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Taos Fund | $4,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Simmons School | $3,500 |
| Go Texan Henderson County | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Friedkin Disaster Relief Fund | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Day School | General Fund | $1,000 |
| S M Wright Foundation | General Fund | $750 |
| Southern Methodist University | Timothy Lee Morrison Foundation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Berry R Cox
- Jeanne T Cox
- Justin B Cox
- John GT Cox
- Kara Jenkins
Questions people ask
Does Berry R Cox Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berry R Cox Family Foundation give?
$527,500 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Berry R Cox Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Berry R Cox (Trustee), Jeanne T Cox (Trustee), Justin B Cox (Trustee/Pres/Treas) and John GT Cox (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Berry R Cox Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.