The Jim Cox Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-6285853 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$30.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Center for international | $337,500 |
| The Atlanta Opera | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $125,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Gabrielle's Angels Fdn Cancer Research | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Cmty Health Fdn | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Shepherd Spinal Center | Atlanta, GA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Emory Winship Cancer Institute | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $46,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| True & Faithful Pet Rescue Mission Inc | Venice, FL | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Public Media Bridge Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Pacifica Christian High School | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Senior Citizen Services | Atlanta, GA | Support meals on wheels | $30,000 |
| Sunshine House Children's Advocacy Ctr | Swainsboro, GA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| East Georgia State College Foundation | Swainsboro, GA | Lippitt scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Hope Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| LA Artcore | Los Angesles, CA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| F C Cancer Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | Unrestricted general | $16,000 |
| No Longer Bound | Cumming, GA | Unrestricted general | $16,000 |
| Netherland-America Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Lorraine Jackson Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society & SPCA | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Lionheart Life Center School | Alpharetta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| American Martyr Catholic Church | Manhattan Beach, CA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Kcrw Radio Los Angeles | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Fondazione Italia | Los Angelos, CA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,340,500 | 36 |
| 2024 | $1,061,500 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,150,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622549349101007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6285853
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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