Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation
Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $682K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $61K.
Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,420
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,060
- +39.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $681,547
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lehigh University ($5K). Together the top 7 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $42K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | General Purposes for | $5,420 |
| Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA Charlottesville, VA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Shipley School Bryn Mawr, PA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Harrisburg Academy Wormleysburg, PA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Va Chapter Washington, WA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Fralin Museum of Art - Univ of VA Charlottesville, VA | Maintain Museum Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $681,547 | $73,217 | $50,209 | $35,420 | 7 | $36,920 | $61,202 | $38,161 |
| 2024 | $658,612 | $46,443 | $45,798 | $32,704 | 9 | $34,204 | $34,941 | $36,924 |
| 2023 | $658,692 | $24,433 | $46,867 | $34,860 | 3 | $36,360 | $13,539 | $34,205 |
| 2022 | $681,413 | $32,121 | $56,395 | $41,920 | 10 | $43,420 | $20,448 | $36,359 |
| 2021 | $705,790 | $75,725 | $51,621 | $36,594 | 10 | $36,594 | $60,981 | $41,916 |
| 2020 | $681,818 | $34,948 | $49,377 | $36,500 | 5 | — | $21,880 | $36,594 |
| 2019 | $696,107 | $44,018 | $49,844 | $37,000 | 7 | — | $31,565 | $37,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation's only listed officer is M&T Trust Company, Co-Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
M&T Trust Company
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$11K (2024) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: M&t (2022–2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: M&T Trust Co (2019–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to M&T Trust Company (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation
How much does Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation give each year?
Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 9 grants.
What is Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,060, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation give grants?
Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (42%) and Washington (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (3 grants).
Does Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lehigh University ($5,420), Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA ($5,000) and Shipley School ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation?
Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation reported $682K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation's EIN?
Daniel M & Wilma T Horner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6242523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
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