A J Horsky Foundation
A J Horsky Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Helena, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $4K.
A J Horsky Foundation at a glance
In short: A J Horsky Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $22,406
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who A J Horsky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Upper Blackfoot Valley Historical S ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How A J Horsky Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 198% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $4K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Blackfoot Valley Historical S Lincoln, MT | Distribution of $3000 to the Upper Blackfoot Valley Historical Society for general operations. Serves the Lincoln MT area. | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,406 | $3,825 | $3,778 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,825 | $1,517 |
| 2024 | $22,360 | $1,619 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $1,619 | $1,525 |
| 2023 | $23,741 | $612 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $612 | $1,387 |
| 2022 | $25,130 | $2,333 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,333 | $1,416 |
| 2021 | $24,797 | $4,151 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | $4,151 | $1,559 |
| 2020 | $24,646 | $2,855 | $4,014 | $4,000 | 1 | — | $2,855 | $1,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A J Horsky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A J Horsky Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Norman H. Grosfield
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia F. Grosfield
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Knight
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A J Horsky Foundation
How much does A J Horsky Foundation give each year?
A J Horsky Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is A J Horsky Foundation?
A J Horsky Foundation reported $22K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is A J Horsky Foundation?
A J Horsky Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Helena, MT. It holds $22K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does A J Horsky Foundation operate?
A J Horsky Foundation has awarded grants in Montana.
What is A J Horsky Foundation's EIN?
A J Horsky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1595371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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