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Una Chapman Cox Foundation

EIN 31-1680916 · Corp Christi, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE BY PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE AND UNDERTAKING AND/OR FUNDING VARIOUS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT THE U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 99%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$132,869, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $187,500 spent. MERIDIAN-COX FOREIGN SERVICE FELLOWSHIP: THE COX FOUNDATION AND MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER HOSTED FOR A SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR A SUCCESSFUL WEEK-LONG SEMINAR THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN THE U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE. THE SEMINAR OFFERED A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE WITH PRACTITIONERS OF DIPLOMACY AND VISIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHAPE U.S. FOREIGN POLICY. THE PROJECT CONCLUDED SUCCESSFULLY IN JUNE 2025.
  2. $150,600 spent. AMERICAN DIPLOMACY PROJECT: IN YEAR 3 OF THIS PROJECT, THE TEAM CONTINUED TO ENGAGE WITH SENATE AND HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEES AS WELL AS WITH OTHER CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES TO ENSURE THAT PROVISIONS OF THE "BLUEPRINTS FOR A MORE MODERN U.S. DIPLOMATIC SERVICE" TO ESTABLISH A DIPLOMATIC RESERVE CORPS AND STRENGTHEN LONG-TERM PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR THE FOREIGN SERVICE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE DUE CONSIDERATION IN THE 2026 STATE AUTHORIZATION BILL. THAT PROCESS IS STILL UNDERWAY IN THE CONGRESS, AND INCLUDES LANGUAGE TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR THE FOREIGN SERVICE.
  3. $104,000 spent. ADST - A CENTURY OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE: TO MARK THE CENTENARY OF THE U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE, THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTED WITH THE ASSOCIATION FOR DIPLOMATIC STUDIES AND TRAINING CREATED AN ANTHOLOGY BASED ON ORAL HISTORIES OF MORE THAN 35 STORIES OF HOW AMERICAN DIPLOMATS HAVE PROTECTED U.S. CITIZENS ABROAD, SUPPORTED U.S. BUSINESSES AND FARMERS, SAFEGUARDED OUR COLLECTIVE SECURITY, HEALTH, AND IDEALS, AND MADE THE U.S. SAFER, STRONGER, AND MORE PROSPEROUS. ADST DELIVERED MORE THAN 30 CUSTOMIZED PRESENTATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY, FROM ALABAMA TO WISCONSIN. THE PRESENTATIONS REMAIN IN HIGH DEMAND AND WILL CONTINUE IN 2026.
  4. $809,563 spent. GRANTS:COX LANGUAGE AWARDS/ADST $10,000COX SABBATICAL FELLOWSHIPS $40,000GTM 360 BIDDER ASSESSMENT TOOL $45,000

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending November 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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