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Cox Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Paris, Texas · EIN 845187298

Cox Family Foundation is a private foundation in Paris, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,870 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,200 and the largest $5,965. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $28,144 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$18,2004$67,057
2024$28,1444$98,913
2025$11,8703$101,570

How to apply

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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Cox Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.

StateGrantsAmount
Oklahoma1$5,965
Texas2$5,905

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Goodland Academy
Hugo, OK
Scholarships for supporting education$5,965
North Lamar Band Boosters
Paris, TX
Grant to support the School Band Program$5,200
Various
Paris, TX
Various Grants$705

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Cox Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Cox Family Foundation give?

$11,870 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,200.

Who runs Cox Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David Cox (Director), Kimberly Cox (Director), Connor Cox (Director) and Sarah Jayne Cox (Director).

What does Cox Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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