Christman-Horvath Foundation
Christman-Horvath Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $41K.
Christman-Horvath Foundation at a glance
In short: Christman-Horvath Foundation gave $140K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,000
- -37.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,068,411
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (36% 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 Christman-Horvath Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Democratizing Innovation Institute ($50K). Together the top 5 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 22 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Christman-Horvath Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 285% 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 $25K (2020) to $180K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democratizing Innovation Institute New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Friends of Oak Hill Hanover, NH | General | $30,000 |
| Harvard Business School Boston, MA | General | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Fit Kids Menlo Park, CA | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,068,411 | $142,376 | $145,330 | $140,000 | 5 | $143,953 | $41,064 | $50,543 |
| 2024 | $1,071,365 | $297,847 | $180,000 | $180,000 | 4 | $180,000 | $47,847 | $46,668 |
| 2023 | $955,718 | $42,555 | $138,515 | $136,200 | 5 | $137,865 | $42,005 | $50,097 |
| 2022 | $1,049,478 | $57,521 | $6,015 | — | — | $6,015 | $7,521 | $50,091 |
| 2021 | $997,972 | $90,096 | $62,515 | $62,500 | 8 | $62,515 | $96 | $46,671 |
| 2020 | $970,390 | $600,574 | $25,415 | $25,000 | 2 | — | $574 | $20,991 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christman-Horvath Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christman-Horvath Foundation is led by Michael T. Horvath, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael T. Horvath
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Horvath
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Muriel Horvath
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 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 Christman-Horvath Foundation
How much does Christman-Horvath Foundation give each year?
Christman-Horvath Foundation gave $140K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 4 grants.
What is Christman-Horvath Foundation's typical grant size?
Christman-Horvath Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christman-Horvath Foundation give grants?
Christman-Horvath Foundation's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (21%) and Massachusetts (18%).
Does Christman-Horvath Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Christman-Horvath Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Christman-Horvath Foundation's largest grantees?
Christman-Horvath Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Democratizing Innovation Institute ($50,000), Friends of Oak Hill ($30,000) and Harvard Business School ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Christman-Horvath Foundation?
Christman-Horvath Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Christman-Horvath Foundation's EIN?
Christman-Horvath Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4378518. 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Christman-Horvath Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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