OVERVIEW: The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation does its grantmaking in Los Angeles supports education and youth philanthropy.
IP TAKE: While grant amounts are modest, the main draw to this funder is its unique work in youth philanthropy. The Fox website is very accessible, but it only accepts proposals submitted during its spring submission window.
PROFILE: Founded in 1999, the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation was created by Alan C. Fox and his wife Daveen. It seeks to “maximize the potential of children and youth in our communities.” Fox is the son of artistic parents. His father, Fred, is a renowned french horn player who has performed at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, among others, taught at USC and other schools, and authored a definitive book on brass playing in the 1970s. Fox's mother, for whom the foundation is named, was a musician, artist and teacher.
After graduating from the University of Southern California, Fox worked as a tax supervisor and established his own law firm before founding ACF Property Management, a commercial real estate company currently based in Studio City, California, which has grown to manage more than $1 billion worth of commercial property in eleven states. Perhaps inspired by his upbringing, Fox has also written several books and is the founder and editor-in-chief of Rattle Poetry Journal in Los Angeles. He also serves on the board of the Center for the Healing Arts, and Bright Prospect, a nonprofit which helps at-risk youth in Los Angeles with college preparation.
Grants for Los Angeles and SoCal
Youth Philanthropy Connect seeks to connect “youth boards with their peers and colleagues, and provides educational programs and peer networks that advance youth involvement in philanthropy and develop the personal and professional skills of the next generation philanthropic leaders." See previous grantees here and FAQs here.
Youth Philanthropy Connect also hosts an annual conference in the Bay Area for youth modeled on professional philanthropy conferences. In previous years, the conference has featured a youth-led Giving Circle which made $25,000 in grants.
Important Grant Details
The Fox Family Foundation traditionally accepts proposals and requests for funding during its spring submission window. It suggests grantseekers sign up for email alerts in order to learn of the announcement as soon as it is open. Grant details typically follow the announcement.
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