The Hendricks-Cox Foundation
Invitation OnlyGastonia, North Carolina · EIN 56-6046966 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$72K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $1,500.
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
50% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schiele Museum of Natural History | Gastonia, NC | Donation | $50,000 |
| Renegade Paws | Savannah, GA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cancer Services of Gaston County | Gastonia, NC | Donation | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gaston | Gastonia, NC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Daniel Stowe Conservancy | Belmont, NC | Donation | $1,500 |
| First United Methodist Church | Gastonia, NC | Donation | $1,500 |
| Backpack Weekend Food Program | Gastonia, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Natl WASP WWII Museum | Sweetwater, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| S Effingham Elem Sch PTO | Guyton, GA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Fence | Tryon, NC | Donation | $500 |
| Pisgah ARP Church | Gastonia, NC | Donation | $500 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation | $500 |
| Gaston School of the Arts | Gastonia, NC | Donation | $500 |
| Gaston Low-cost SpayNeuter Clinic | Gastonia, NC | Donation | $500 |
| Gastonia Evening Rotary | Gastonia, NC | Donation | $400 |
| Island Shakespeare Festival | Langley, WA | Donation | $400 |
| Historic Whidbey | Coupeville, WA | Donation | $400 |
| Whidbey Island Arts Council | Coupeville, WA | Donation | $400 |
| Whidbey Animals Improvement Fdn | Coupeville, WA | Donation | $400 |
| Whidbey Isl Maritime Heritage Fdn | Coupeville, WA | Donation | $400 |
| Grace International | Pembroke Pines, FL | Donation | $300 |
| Sacramento History Museum | Sacramento, CA | Donation | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,900 | 22 |
| 2024 | $36,250 | 34 |
| 2023 | $48,050 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349101045
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6046966
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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