James M Cox Foundation of Georgia Inc
Historical FunderAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-6032469 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$42.6M
Organizations funded101
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$1.1B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLI |
|---|---|
| Address | 6205-A PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD, ATLANTA GA 30328 |
| Phone | 6786454659 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE. VISIT WWW.COXFOUNDATION.COM TO LEARN ABOUT APPLICATION CONTENT AND ACCESS LINK TO ON-LINE SUBMISSION FORM. |
| Deadlines | VISIT WWW.COXFOUNDATION.COM FOR SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | VISIT WWW.COXFOUNDATION.COM FOR RESTRICTIONS/LIMITATIONS ON ELIGIBILITY. |
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
44% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $5,000,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $5,000,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $4,150,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $2,000,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $2,000,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $2,000,000 |
| The Henry W Grady Health System Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $2,000,000 |
| Path Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $1,500,000 |
| Food Well Alliance | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $1,100,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $1,000,000 |
| Atlanta Historical Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $1,000,000 |
| Banner Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Capital campaign support | $1,000,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $1,000,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $1,000,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $1,000,000 |
| Food Well Alliance | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $987,500 |
| Path Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $850,000 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $750,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | East Point, GA | Capital campaign support | $500,000 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $500,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Georgia Division | Norcross, GA | Capital campaign support | $500,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $500,000 |
| The Warrior Alliance Inc | Sandy Springs, GA | Special project support | $468,000 |
| Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Foundation | Coffeyville, KS | Capital campaign support | $300,000 |
| East Lake Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $250,000 |
| Groundwork Jacksonville Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Capital campaign support | $250,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc | Tampa, FL | Disaster relief | $250,000 |
| Partnership Against Domestic Violence | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $250,000 |
| Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics Inc | Gainesville, FL | Capital campaign support | $250,000 |
| Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence Inc | Hailey, ID | Capital campaign support | $200,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $200,000 |
| Momentum Advisory Collective | Dallas, TX | Special project support | $200,000 |
| North Carolina Outward Bound School | Asheville, NC | Special project support | $200,000 |
| Sunbeam Family Services Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Special project support | $200,000 |
| Atlanta Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $150,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $150,000 |
| Higher Ground International | Providence, RI | Capital campaign support | $150,000 |
| Nobis Works Inc | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $150,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Capital campaign support | $150,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating support | $135,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Association for Convalescent Aged Persons Inc | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $100,000 |
| Chicano Federation of San Diego County Inc | San Diego, CA | Disaster relief | $100,000 |
| Digital Equity Institute | Tempe, AZ | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| Dunwoody Nature Center | Dunwoody, GA | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| Exploration Place Inc | Wichita, KS | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | Raleigh, NC | Disaster relief | $100,000 |
| Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential Inc | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $100,000 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank Inc | Augusta, GA | Disaster relief | $100,000 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital Foundation | Smithfield, NC | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| Joy Bus | Phoenix, AZ | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Inc | Tustin, CA | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal High School in Virginia | Alexandria, VA | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Charleston South Carolina Inc | Charleston, SC | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| Sbcs Corporation | Chula Vista, CA | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen Initiative Inc | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $100,000 |
| Together Inc of Metropolitian Omaha | Omaha, NE | Special project support | $100,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Special project support | $100,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 101 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry W Grady Health System Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $8,000,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Brunswick, ME | Program support | $5,000,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign support | $3,000,000 |
| Uss Midway Foundation | San Diego, CA | Capital campaign support | $3,000,000 |
| Atlanta Historical Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $2,000,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | Special project support | $2,000,000 |
| North Atlantic Salmon Fund | Jacksonville, FL | Special project support | $1,250,000 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | Special project support | $1,216,000 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center Inc | Smyrna, GA | Special project support | $1,000,000 |
| Food Well Alliance | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $987,500 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | East Point, GA | Capital campaign support | $500,000 |
| Northwood University | Midland, MI | Special project support | $500,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Atlanta, GA | Special project support | $400,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,648,000 | 114 |
| 2023 | $40,020,834 | 93 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349101609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6032469
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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