The Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation concentrates its giving on community-based organizations in the San Diego region, funding a mix of human services, health, and arts groups. Giving is dominated by one very large, unspecified grant ("See Attached Statement") alongside numerous small, repeat grants to local nonprofits that serve children, seniors, families in crisis, and cultural institutions. The foundation favors general operating and program support for well-established local service providers and arts groups. Its pattern suggests steady, predictable support for a broad set of community needs rather than single-issue national philanthropy.
A single 2025 grant of $291,500 to See Attached Statement stands out in the Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation’s recent record, which otherwise consists of many small awards to San Diego-area nonprofits. The foundation’s pattern favors community-based support for organizations serving children, families in crisis, seniors, health needs, and local arts groups. Recent grants include $5,000 to Opera Neo and repeated $4,000 awards across a wide set of regional nonprofits, suggesting a portfolio built around steady local support rather than a narrow single-issue strategy. The mix of recipients points to an emphasis on organizational sustainability. Human services groups such as United Way of San Diego County, Home Start Inc, and Assistance League Greater San Diego appear alongside cultural and health institutions. The foundation also funds agencies that work with youth and vulnerable populations, including San Diego Center for Children, Make a Wish San Diego, and Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of San Diego. In arts and culture, it supports groups like The Roustabouts Theatre Company and La Jolla Historical Society. Across these grants, the foundation uses modest awards to reinforce a broad set of community-serving organizations.
Human services are a core theme in the Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation’s recent giving. It awarded $4,000 to United Way of San Diego County for charitable purposes and $4,000 to Home Start Inc for charitable purposes, showing support for organizations that work with families and community need. Children and youth-serving nonprofits are another visible area. The foundation gave $4,000 to San Diego Center for Children, $4,000 to Make a Wish San Diego, and $3,000 to United Through Reading, reflecting an interest in child-focused services and programs. Health-related grants appear regularly as well. Recent examples include $4,000 to Sharp Healthcare Foundation, $4,000 to Vista Hill Foundation, and $4,000 to the Burn Institute. In the arts, the foundation supported Opera Neo with a $5,000 grant and The Roustabouts Theatre Company with $4,000 in general operating support.
Typical grants cluster tightly around $2,000 to $3,000, with a median grant of $2,500 and a p75 of $3,000. That small-grant pattern sits alongside a much larger 2025 award, so the distribution is highly compressed for most recipients and then sharply interrupted by one outlier. The foundation’s grant list also shows repeat support for the same regional organizations across years, including recurring awards to San Diego-area charities and arts groups. It funds individuals and does not use program-related investments. The recent record is dominated by charitable and general operating support.
$347K
$5.8M
$379K
$425K
Most grants fall between $2K and $3K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$3K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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A highly concentrated funding profile driven by one very large grant plus many small, recurring grants (commonly two equal payments) to a broad set of San Diego-area nonprofits; gifts are modest in size for most grantees and demonstrate a preference for core/general operating support to established local organizations.
Notable grantees: SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT (largest single recipient), Make‑A‑Wish San Diego, Feeding San Diego, United Way of San Diego County, Opera Neo
The foundation gives regionally, and the recipient map is overwhelmingly concentrated in California. The top state by grant count is CA, while 0% of grants go to Wisconsin, the headquarters state. Within California, recent recipients cluster in San Diego, with additional grants in La Jolla, La Mesa, San Marcos, Vista, and Encinitas. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 222 grants in the United States and no non-U.S. countries shown.
Its recent grants favor community-serving nonprofits in San Diego, especially human services, children and family programs, senior services, health organizations, and arts groups. Examples in the record include United Way of San Diego County, San Diego Center for Children, Serving Seniors, Sharp Healthcare Foundation, and Opera Neo.
Most grants are small: the typical range is $2,000 at the 25th percentile, $2,500 at the median, and $3,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes a much larger $291,500 grant, but most awards cluster around those smaller amounts.
Its giving is regional and heavily concentrated in California, with CA as the top state by grant count. Recent recipients are mainly in San Diego and nearby cities such as La Jolla, La Mesa, San Marcos, Vista, and Encinitas.
Yes. Recent arts-related grants include $5,000 to Opera Neo and $4,000 to The Roustabouts Theatre Company. The La Jolla Historical Society also appears among recent recipients, showing support for cultural institutions as part of its broader community giving.
The pattern shows recurring support to many of the same San Diego-area organizations across years, alongside a large 2025 grant to See Attached Statement. That combination suggests repeat funding for established local nonprofits rather than isolated one-off awards.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $6,780 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LA JOLLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | LA JOLLA, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MIRACOSTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION | OCEANSIDE, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| T3 TRIPLE THREAT YOUTH MENTORS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CLASSICS 4 KIDS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO COUNCIL ON LITERACY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO BALLET | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SPECIAL DELIVERY SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LAMBS PLAYERS THEATRE | CORONADO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO PRIDE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART | OCEANSIDE, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CULTURE SHOCK DANCE TROUPE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| POWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOU | POWAY, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FACE FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO OASIS | LA MESA, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WORDS ALIVE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LA JOLLA MEALS ON WHEELS | LA JOLLA, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NEW ENTRA CASA CORPORATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TRANSFAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE | VISTA, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ART OF ELAN | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO FOOD SYSTEM ALLIANCE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | IRVING, TX | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COASTAL ROOTS FARM | ENCINITAS, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE | LA JOLLA, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SACRA PROFANA | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CURA SMILES | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SHARP HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NORTH COUNTY PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL | CARLSBAD, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER | CHULA VISTA, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ANGELS FOSTER FAMILY NETWORK | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IMMIGRATION PROJECT | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BARRIO LOGAN COLLEGE INSTITUTE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OUTSIDE THE LENS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO CHILDRENS CHOIR | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE HIGH STEPPERS DRILL TEAM INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OLIVEWOOD GARDENS & LEARNING CENTER | NATIONAL CITY, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OPTIONS FOR ALL | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CHALLENGE CENTER | LA MESA, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM | ESCONDIDO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ROCK N' ROLL CAMP FOR GIRLS SAN DIEGO | ENCINITAS, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WRITE OUT LOUD | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAN DIEGO EDUCATION FUND | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CARLSBAD | CARLSBAD, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FEEDING SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,390 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
T3 TRIPLE THREAT YOUTH MENTORS
GENERAL OPERATING
CLASSICS 4 KIDS
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
SAN DIEGO COUNCIL ON LITERACY
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
SAN DIEGO BALLET
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
SPECIAL DELIVERY SAN DIEGO
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
LAMBS PLAYERS THEATRE
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
SAN DIEGO PRIDE
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
CULTURE SHOCK DANCE TROUPE
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
POWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOU
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
FACE FOUNDATION
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
LA JOLLA MEALS ON WHEELS
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
NEW ENTRA CASA CORPORATION
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
ART OF ELAN
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
SACRA PROFANA
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
CURA SMILES
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
NORTH COUNTY PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IMMIGRATION PROJECT
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
SAN DIEGO CHILDRENS CHOIR
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
THE HIGH STEPPERS DRILL TEAM INC
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
OPTIONS FOR ALL
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
CHALLENGE CENTER
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
SAN DIEGO ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
ROCK N' ROLL CAMP FOR GIRLS SAN DIEGO
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
WRITE OUT LOUD
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING
SAN DIEGO EDUCATION FUND
$3,390GENERAL OPERATING