Fox Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderDurham, North Carolina · EIN 56-1756144 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$523K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$17,500
Total assets$13.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Kate Shirah |
|---|---|
| Address | 2451 Croasdaile Farm Parkway Suite, 101, Durham NC 27705 |
| Phone | 9193835575 |
| Form and materials | Information for prospective applicants including grantmaking preferences, grant cycles / deadlines, and the application process is available on the foundation website https://foxfoundation.org. |
| Deadlines | Inquiries must be received for consideration by the deadlines published on the foundation website. |
| Restrictions | No grants to political or religious organizations; no grants or scholarships awarded to individuals; potential grantees must be located in Durham, Orange or Wake counties; grant support is provided in the areas of arts & culture, education, health, and human services. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior PharmAssist Inc | Durham, NC | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Durham Technical Community College Foundation Inc | Durham, NC | Restricted operating support for Durham Tech Community Health Lab | $37,500 |
| Families Moving Forward | Durham, NC | $20,000 for general operating support and $15,000 restricted for rapid rehousing-related expenses | $35,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Restricted operating support for Nasher Museum of Art | $30,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Restricted support for the Division of Pediatric Transplant & Cellular Therapy's Family Support Program | $30,000 |
| Durham Literacy Center | Durham, NC | General operating support | $30,000 |
| American Dance Festival Inc | Durham, NC | Restricted support in two parts for American Dance Festival's Scripps Studio: 1) capacity & infrastructure support, and 2) operating support | $25,000 |
| Housing for New Hope | Durham, NC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Association for the Preservation of the Eno River Valley Inc dba Eno R | Durham, NC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Urban Ministries of Durham Inc | Durham, NC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Durham Arts Council Inc | Durham, NC | Restricted capacity & infrastructure support | $23,000 |
| El Futuro | Durham, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Museum of Durham History | Durham, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Museum of Life and Science | Durham, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Hill Center Inc dba Hill Learning Center | Durham, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Dress for Success Triangle NC | Raleigh, NC | General operating support | $17,500 |
| Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc | Durham, NC | General operating support | $16,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Durham Inc | Durham, NC | Restricted support for assessment and planning re: medically tailored meals | $15,000 |
| Triangle Residential Options For Substance Abusers Inc akaTROSA | Durham, NC | $10,000 for restricted campaign support and $1,000 general operating support | $11,000 |
| Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition akaISLA | Chapel Hill, NC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Bull City Woodshop | Durham, NC | Restricted capacity & infrastructure support | $10,000 |
| Threshold Inc | Durham, NC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Durham Library Foundation | Durham, NC | General operating support | $7,500 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Restricted support for North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund | $7,500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Support for Duke University School of Law's general scholarship program | $5,500 |
| Caring House Inc | Durham, NC | General operating support | $2,500 |
| SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals | Chapel Hill, NC | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Center Inc | Durham, NC | General operating support | $1,250 |
| Student U | Durham, NC | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Refugee Community Partnership | Carrboro, NC | General operating support | $750 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Technical Community College Foundation Inc | Durham, NC | Restricted operating support for Durham Tech Community Health Lab | $112,500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Restricted support for the Division of Pediatric Transplant & Cellular Therapy's Family Support Program | $90,000 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Center Inc | Durham, NC | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc | Durham, NC | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Caring House Inc | Durham, NC | Restricted capacity & infrastructure support for a capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Senior PharmAssist Inc | Durham, NC | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Durham Literacy Center | Durham, NC | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Housing for New Hope | Durham, NC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Dress for Success Triangle NC | Raleigh, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Museum of Durham History | Durham, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Note in the Pocket | Raleigh, NC | General operating support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $523,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $580,500 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349102821
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1756144
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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