A G Cox Charity Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6011498 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$17,000
Total assets$37.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General | $250,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | General | $125,000 |
| Salvation Army Chicago | Alexandria, VA | General | $90,244 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $80,000 |
| American Red Cross | Morris, IL | General | $75,000 |
| Mayo Foundation Cancer Research | Scottsdale, AZ | General | $60,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Golf, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Dr. kishnani's pompe | $50,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | Chicago, IL | General | $45,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General | $40,000 |
| Yerkes Future Foundation Inc | Williams Bay, WI | General | $40,000 |
| Northwestern Settlement ASSOCIATION | Chicago, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol | Williams Bay, WI | General | $30,000 |
| Christopher House | Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Long Beach, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General | $25,000 |
| 100 Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Chicago Area Council | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Nw in | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Catalina Chimes Tower Foundation | Avalon, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Catalina Island Museum | Avalon, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Cdga Foundation | Lemont, IL | General | $17,000 |
| Facets | Chicago, IL | General | $17,000 |
| The Hap Foundation Mr Joseph Matty | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Geneva Lake Association | Lake Geneva, WI | General | $15,000 |
| Mercy Health System | Janesville, WI | General | $15,000 |
| Geneva Lake Museum | Lake Geneva, WI | General | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | General | $15,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Scottsdale Museum of the West | Scottsdale, AZ | General operating | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Griffin Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| St Catherine of Alexandria Parish | Oak Lawn, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Window to the World | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Adler Planetarium | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Geneva Area Foundation | Lake Geneva, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of Kishwauketoe Ltd | Williams Bay, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Curts Cafe | Evanston, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | General | $10,000 |
| Lake Geneva Country Club Foundation | West Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Pickles Group Ms Cassy Horton | Winnetka, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Time Is Now | Lake Geneva, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago | Glenview, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Holiday Home Camp Assoc Inc | WIlliams Bay, WI | General | $5,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist | Lake Geneva, WI | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,583,244 | 55 |
| 2024 | $1,396,448 | 55 |
| 2023 | $1,559,637 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602449349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6011498
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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