Fox Family Foundation Inc
https://www.foxfoundation.org
$13.4M
Total Assets (2024)
$1.1M
Total Giving (2024)
128
Grants on File (2020–2024)
$26K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Kate Shirah
Phone
9193835575
Deadlines
Inquiries must be received for consideration by the deadlines published on the foundation website.
How to Apply
Information for prospective applicants including grantmaking preferences, grant cycles / deadlines, and the application process is available on the foundation website https://foxfoundation.org.
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $12.5M | $784K | N/A |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $11.8M | $608K | 41 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $12.9M | $601K | 46 |
| 2024 | $1.1M | $13.4M | $960K | 41 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 128 grants on record
Minimum
$750
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$22K
Average
$27K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Shirah | Executive Director | $99K |
| CATHY MCGHEE | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $2K |
| David D Beischer | President | — |
| Thomas Beischer | Vice President | — |
| Barker French | Treasurer | — |
| G Rhodes Craver | Secretary | — |
| Michelle S Beischer | Director | — |
| J David Ross | Director | — |
| MICHELLE B BEISCHER | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (128 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | $150,000 | RESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR THE DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANT & CELLULAR THERAPY'S FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | $120,000 | Restricted support for the Division of Pediatric Transplant & Cellular Therapy's Family Support Program | 2023 |
| Durham Technical Community College Foundation Inc | Durham, NC | $112,500 | Restricted operating support for Durham Tech Community Health Lab | 2024 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | $90,000 | Restricted support for the Division of Pediatric Transplant & Cellular Therapy's Family Support Program | 2024 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Center Inc | Durham, NC | $90,000 | General operating support | 2024 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY | DURHAM, NC | $75,000 | SUPPORT FOR DURHAM ACADEMY'S CAMPUS PLAN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Durham Academy | Durham, NC | $75,000 | Support for Durham Academy's Campus Plan capital campaign | 2023 |
| Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc | Durham, NC | $65,000 | General operating support | 2024 |
| Durham Literacy Center | Durham, NC | $60,000 | General operating support | 2023 |
| DRESS FOR SUCCESS TRIANGLE NC | RALEIGH, NC | $52,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Caring House Inc | Durham, NC | $50,000 | Restricted capacity & infrastructure support for a capital campaign | 2024 |
| URBAN MINISTRIES OF DURHAM INC | DURHAM, NC | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Housing for New Hope | Durham, NC | $50,000 | General operating support | 2023 |
| AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL INC | DURHAM, NC | $50,000 | RESTRICTED SUPPORT IN TWO PARTS FOR AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL'S SCRIPPS STUDIO: 1) CAPACITY & INFRASTRUCTURE... | 2022 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY | DURHAM, NC | $50,000 | SUPPORT FOR DURHAM ACADEMY'S CAMPUS PLAN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC | DURHAM, NC | $46,000 | RESTRICTED CAPACITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD | DURHAM, NC | $45,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| THE HILL CENTER INC DBA HILL LEARNING CENTER | DURHAM, NC | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Senior PharmAssist Inc | Durham, NC | $40,000 | General operating support | 2023 |
| Senior PharmAssist Inc | Durham, NC | $40,000 | General operating support | 2024 |
| MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE | DURHAM, NC | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| EL FUTURO | DURHAM, NC | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Museum of Durham History | Durham, NC | $40,000 | General operating support | 2023 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | $40,000 | Restricted operating support for Nasher Museum of Art | 2023 |
| Senior PharmAssist Inc | Durham, NC | $40,000 | General operating support | 2024 |