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Two Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation Grant Recipients Profiled on NPR
February 17th, 2012
Digging Deeper and Science by Nature are delivering collaborative environmental education to under-served classrooms in Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties.
Youth Philanthropy Connect Announces 2nd Annual Youth on Board Conference
January 2nd, 2012
Summer conference connects youth boards, teen philanthropists, family foundations, and families engaging children in their philanthropy!
Fox's Junior Board Member, Jamie Semel, Recognized as Children's Hero
December 3rd, 2011
No Limits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and L.A. City Council Member Bill Rosendahl recognize Fox Junior Board Member, Jamie Semel, for dedication to nonprofit children's services.
Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation Junior Board Grants $2,000 to No Limits
October 5th, 2011
Kylie Semel, Junior Board member of the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation, delivers grant check to No Limits headquarters
Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation Junior Board Grants $4,000 to Trevor Project
September 29th, 2011
Jamie Semel, Junior Board member of the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation, presented a $4,000 grant check to The Trevor Project
Fast Friends... Linking Youth from Foundation Junior Boards
May 10th, 2011
The Frieda C. Fox Junior Board, and their counterparts at the Lumpkin Family Foundation are featured in a cover story in NCFP's Family Giving News.
Science by Nature Consortium Featured in Microsoft's Catalyst Magazine
Microsoft is a new supporter of the Science By Nature Consortium in the Bay Area. Their "Catalyst" magazine highlights the project, developed by Environmental Volunteers, and venture funded by the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation.
Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation wins award for Outstanding Communications for Community Outreach Campaign
April 1st, 2010
The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation named a Bronze Award Winner for excellence in communications by the 2010 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program.
From the Desk of The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation's Junior Board
June 1st, 2009
Association of Small Foundations, Summer 2009 Newsletter.
How the foundation engages youth in the foundation's work, so they may become effective and engaged grantmakers and volunteers in their community. This article is written by the Ingrid Fox, Junior Board Advisor and four Junior Board members ranging from age 8 -16.
How the foundation engages youth in the foundation's work, so they may become effective and engaged grantmakers and volunteers in their community. This article is written by the Ingrid Fox, Junior Board Advisor and four Junior Board members ranging from age 8 -16.
Communicating for Impact: Strategies for Grantmakers
June 1st, 2009
Source: GrantCraft guide, underwritten by the Ford Foundation
A guide for grantmakers that explains various ways to use communications to advance programmatic goals. Full publication available through Grantcraft; Short segment entitled "What They Did/How They Did It, Helping a Grantee's Capital Campaign with a Video Blast" describes technical assistance provided to Fox grant recipient, Jeremiahs Promise, in Sunnyvale CA.
A guide for grantmakers that explains various ways to use communications to advance programmatic goals. Full publication available through Grantcraft; Short segment entitled "What They Did/How They Did It, Helping a Grantee's Capital Campaign with a Video Blast" describes technical assistance provided to Fox grant recipient, Jeremiahs Promise, in Sunnyvale CA.
Encouraging Young Philanthropists, Part II
February 1st, 2008
Source: National Center for Family Philanthropy - Giving News
How does a family prepare the next generation for possible roles as board members, fund advisors, or philanthropic donors in their own right?
How does a family prepare the next generation for possible roles as board members, fund advisors, or philanthropic donors in their own right?
Beyond Grantmaking
August 1st, 2007
Source: National Center for Family Philanthropy - Giving News
Fox Foundation virtual site visits are a great way to promote grantees.
Fox Foundation virtual site visits are a great way to promote grantees.
Privacy and Publicity: First Steps in Creating a Communications Strategy
July 1st, 2007
Source: National Center for Family Philanthropy - Giving News
The Fox Foundation makes promoting its grantees a priority.
The Fox Foundation makes promoting its grantees a priority.
Family Foundations: Families Separated by Generations, Geography, Keep Foundations Open.
June 1st, 2007
Source: The NonProfit Times
Front page story features Fox Foundation Junior Board and use of web technology to bridge geographic dispersion of family members.
Front page story features Fox Foundation Junior Board and use of web technology to bridge geographic dispersion of family members.
Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation wins award for Outstanding Communications through Website
March 1st, 2007
Council on Foundations - Wilmer Shields Rich Awards 2007
Profiles in Philanthropy: The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation
December 1st, 2006
Source: National Center for Family Philanthropy, Profiles in Family Philanthropy
Taking a New Path - A small foundation finds itself an unlikely media services provider to grantees, by Dana Marcus, J.D.
September 1st, 2006
Source: Association of Small Foundations Fall Newsletter
Healthy Nonprofit Leaders, Healthy Nonprofits
December 1st, 2005
Source: Association of Small Foundations Winter Newsletter
Filmmakers Helping Non-profits
March 3rd, 2005
Source: United Press International (UPI)
A Los Angeles-based production company and the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation have launched a program that will produce documentaries for non-profit organizations at no cost while giving aspiring filmmakers hands-on experience in their field.
A Los Angeles-based production company and the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation have launched a program that will produce documentaries for non-profit organizations at no cost while giving aspiring filmmakers hands-on experience in their field.
Grantee News
Bright Prospect Brings Old and New Scholars Together
January 12th, 2012
Multiple generations of this successful college prep and support program gather each year to learn from each others' experience.
Children's Nature Institute Gets Rooted in Los Angeles
November 18th, 2011
Childrens' Nature Institute collaborates with The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust Gardens and offers a SPARK Middle School Internship.
Downtown College Prep Grad Pays It Forward
November 17th, 2011
"I believe that education is something that is really important in society, and I just decided to help the future generations out."
Inner-City Arts Finds Success at the Imagine Awards Gala & Auction
November 9th, 2011
The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation is proud to support Inner-City Arts, which raised about 30% of its operating budget at the event.
Bright Prospect Partners with Pomona's Chamber of Commerce
November 2nd, 2011
Bright Prospect is working with Pomona's Chamber of Commerce to help identify internship and mentor opportunities for its scholars.
CCPY Executive Director Pens Op Ed for the San Jose Mercury News
September 25th, 2011
Mentoring San Jose's troubled youth can make a difference for them and the community.
"No Limits" in Chicago
August 19th, 2011
No Limits helps hard of hearing children in Chicago stage a play, expanding their world and confidence.
"Transformation Starts From Within,"
March 16th, 2011
White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, features blog article by Fresh Lifelines for Youth's Christa Gannon.