David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr
David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $196K. Net investment income was $229K.
David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr gave $196K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $196,000
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,000
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,000
- Total assets
- $3,484,102
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% 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 David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Appalachian Project ($40K). Together the top 7 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% 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 $155K (2020) to $196K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Appalachian Project Lexington, KY | Housing Repair Initiatives | $40,000 |
| Village of Chesterville Chesterville, OH | Restoration of | $30,000 |
| Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center Millville, NJ | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Academy of Vocal Arts Philadelphia, PA | Ava Opera Orchestra | $28,000 |
| Freedom a La Cart Columbus, OH | Workforce for Survivors of | $25,000 |
| Peggy R McConnell Worthington, OH | Replacement of Kilns IN | $25,000 |
| Ohio History Connection Columbus, OH | Renovation of Womans Study | $18,000 |
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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 | $3,484,102 | $243,904 | $236,748 | $196,000 | 7 | $206,375 | $228,524 | $196,974 |
| 2024 | $3,476,771 | $640,911 | $217,750 | $167,000 | 6 | $212,351 | $639,202 | $182,940 |
| 2023 | $3,053,330 | $220,657 | $189,971 | $168,458 | 6 | $187,671 | $219,446 | $170,799 |
| 2022 | $3,023,715 | $188,769 | $215,563 | $186,320 | 6 | $193,249 | $173,261 | $175,386 |
| 2021 | $3,049,851 | $296,288 | $182,680 | $158,600 | 6 | $165,953 | $279,561 | $193,674 |
| 2020 | $2,937,589 | $80,322 | $179,165 | $155,282 | 7 | — | $61,994 | $166,423 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $197K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glenmede Trust CO N A
Co-Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$17K (2025)
Carolyn H. Seidle
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen H. Bickell
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kenneth E. Ahl (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $17K, to Glenmede Trust Co N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr
How much does David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr give each year?
David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr gave $196K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $167K across 6 grants.
What is David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $28,000, and its average grant was $28,000, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr give grants?
David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr gives mostly in Ohio: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (20%) and New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Christian Appalachian Project ($40,000), Village of Chesterville ($30,000) and Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr?
David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $206K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $197K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr's EIN?
David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8091817. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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