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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1680916

UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · CORP CHRISTI, TX 78401

Financials

$2.3M$1.8M2022$6.8M$2.1M2023$2M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
November 30, 2025990$2,018,443$1,571,010$447,433$78,890,969$0$78,890,969
November 30, 2024990$6,829,716$2,082,266$4,747,450$70,914,949$19,289$70,895,660
November 30, 2023990$2,343,263$1,750,152$593,111$60,019,583$19,882$59,999,701
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,000,485
Royalties
$17,958
Net gain from sales of assets
$294,075
Other revenue
$17,958

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$95,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$217,082
Other salaries and wages
$224,531
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$441,613
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$20,822
Accounting fees
$49,650
Occupancy
$26,194
Travel
$47,508
Program services (functional)
$1,251,663
Management and general (functional)
$319,347

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$70,914,949
Total assets, end of year
$78,890,969
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$78,890,969
Publicly traded securities
$78,311,089
Net assets without donor restrictions
$78,890,969
Gross receipts
$3,701,532
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JO ELLEN POWELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
30$132,869
SHANNON WILDEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$89,650
LARRY WOODSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$63,954
GLYN DAVIESFOREIGN SERVICE TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$31,174
GREY VANDEMARKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$31,174
DIAN VAN DE MARKFORMER TRUSTEE
Former
10$31,174
990 for the year ended November 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JO ELLEN POWELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
30$128,868
SHANNON WILDEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$91,920
LARRY WOODSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$63,953
GLYN DAVIESFOREIGN SERVICE TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$31,174
DIAN VAN DE MARKFORMER TRUSTEE
Former
10$31,174
GREY VANDEMARKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHANNON WILDEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$66,061
LARRY WOODSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$37,016
DIAN VAN DEMARKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$29,105
GLYN DAVIESFOREIGN SERVICE TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$7,000

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
802 N CARANCAHUA ST STE 2300, CORP CHRISTI, TX 78401-0083
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHANNON WILDE, 802 N CARANCAHUA SUITE 2300, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78401
Signed the 990
LARRY WOOD, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone
(202) 331-3918
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $187,500
  • 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.
    Expenses $150,600
  • 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.
    Expenses $104,000
  • GRANTS:COX LANGUAGE AWARDS/ADST $10,000COX SABBATICAL FELLOWSHIPS $40,000GTM 360 BIDDER ASSESSMENT TOOL $45,000
    Expenses $809,563 · grants $95,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in November, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024November 30, 2025April 15, 2026990 on file
2023November 30, 2024April 15, 2025990 on file
2022November 30, 2023April 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1680916
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
November
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$78,890,969
Income (IRS master file)
$3,701,532

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990November 2025$2,018,443$1,571,010$78,890,969XML
990November 2024$6,829,716$2,082,266$70,914,949XML
990November 2023$2,343,263$1,750,152$60,019,583XML
990November 2022$4,113,311$2,012,808$57,480,839IRS
990November 2021$2,796,683$2,026,454$65,433,210IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1680916).

Questions about UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION is 31-1680916.
Is UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending November 30, 2026) is due April 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 names SHANNON WILDE.
Who are the officers and directors of UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,869 (JO ELLEN POWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does UNA CHAPMAN COX FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,018,443, expenses of $1,571,010 and total assets of $78,890,969 at year end.

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