Private foundation · EIN 38-2732553 · Spring Lake, Michigan

Henry a Fox Jr & Kathleen O Brien Fox Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $92K total, median $1,000. 78% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$92K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MI
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Haven Community FoundationGrand Haven, MIProgram support$83K
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INProgram support$2,000
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MIProgram support$2,000
St Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, INProgram support$1,000
St Mary's Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MIProgram support$1,000
Ikus Life Enrichment ServicesGrand Rapids, MIProgram support$1,000
Wheel Chair Sports AssociationGrand Rapids, MIProgram support$1,000
Grand Haven Area Community FoundationSpring Lake, MISpring Lake Junior Sailing Association$750
Paws With a CauseWayland, MIProgram support$250

By state: Michigan 7 · Indiana 2

About this foundation

Henry a Fox Jr & Kathleen O Brien Fox Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Spring Lake, Michigan, administered in care of Henry a Fox Jr, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Henry a Fox Jr & Kathleen O Brien Fox Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Henry a Fox Jr & Kathleen O Brien Fox Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $92K across 9 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Henry a Fox Jr & Kathleen O Brien Fox Charitable Foundation give?

Michigan (7 grants), Indiana (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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