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Margaretta Taylor
Rank #668
UNITED STATES•Media & Entertainment•Media, automotive

Margaretta Taylor

Net Worth
$6.055B
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Margaretta Taylor (born 1942) is an American billionaire heiress and philanthropist. Her wealth stems from her inheritance of a substantial stake in Cox Enterprises, a media and automotive conglomerate. As of March 24, 2026, her net worth is estimated at $6.6 billion, and she is ranked #585 globally. Taylor's career has been marked by her significant involvement in Cox Enterprises, and a commitment to philanthropy, particularly in the areas of conservation and education. She is the daughter of Anne Cox Chambers and the granddaughter of James M. Cox, the founder of Cox Enterprises. She holds a Bachelor of Arts/Science from Finch College and is known for her contributions to charitable causes.

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The Full Dossier

Early Life

Margaretta Johnson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1942. She is the daughter of Anne Cox Chambers, a renowned businesswoman, philanthropist, and diplomat, and Louis G. Johnson. Her maternal grandfather was James M. Cox, a prominent newspaper publisher and politician, who founded what would become Cox Enterprises in 1898. Taylor received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Finch College.

Rise to Success

Margaretta Taylor inherited an estimated 17% stake in Cox Enterprises from her mother, Anne Cox Chambers, following her mother’s redistribution of her 49% stake among her three children in 2015. Cox Enterprises, a privately held conglomerate, is a major player in the media and automotive industries.

Key Business Strategies

Though Taylor has never held an active role in the day-to-day operations or strategic decisions of Cox Enterprises, the company's success is, in part, due to the family's influence. Her son, Alexander C. Taylor, is the current CEO and Chairman of Cox Enterprises. The company's revenue in 2025 was $23.1 billion.

Philanthropy

Margaretta Taylor is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in conservation and education. She has made substantial donations to various organizations, including a $5 million gift to the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo in 2010. She is also a supporter of organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, American Rivers, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Career Timeline

2018

Son Appointed CEO

Her son, Alexander C. Taylor, became the CEO of Cox Enterprises.

2015

Inheritance

Inherited a substantial stake in Cox Enterprises.

1942

Birth

Born in Atlanta, Georgia.

Philanthropic Impact

Conservation$5M

Wildlife Conservation Society

Donation to the Bronx Zoo for wildlife preservation efforts.

Key Business Ventures & Holdings

CompanyStakeValue
Cox Enterprises17.00%—

Net Worth History

In-Depth Analysis

Early Life

Margaretta Johnson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1942. She is the daughter of Anne Cox Chambers, a renowned businesswoman, philanthropist, and diplomat, and Louis G. Johnson. Her maternal grandfather was James M. Cox, a prominent newspaper publisher and politician, who founded what would become Cox Enterprises in 1898. Taylor received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Finch College.

Rise to Success

Margaretta Taylor inherited an estimated 17% stake in Cox Enterprises from her mother, Anne Cox Chambers, following her mother’s redistribution of her 49% stake among her three children in 2015. Cox Enterprises, a privately held conglomerate, is a major player in the media and automotive industries.

Key Business Strategies

Though Taylor has never held an active role in the day-to-day operations or strategic decisions of Cox Enterprises, the company's success is, in part, due to the family's influence. Her son, Alexander C. Taylor, is the current CEO and Chairman of Cox Enterprises. The company's revenue in 2025 was $23.1 billion.

Philanthropy

Margaretta Taylor is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in conservation and education. She has made substantial donations to various organizations, including a $5 million gift to the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo in 2010. She is also a supporter of organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, American Rivers, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Data Sources & Methodology

Figures for Margaretta Taylor are synthesized from the sources below and cross-checked against our net worth methodology. Estimates may lag market moves; see corrections to report discrepancies.

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