David C Horn Foundation Inc
David C Horn Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2025, it made $2K in qualifying distributions.
David C Horn Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $23,515
- +42.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $10,041
- +14042.3% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $2,403
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,013
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who David C Horn Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How David C Horn Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $50K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University Press New Haven, CT | Foundation Grant | $10,000 |
| The Flea Theater New York, NY | Foundation Grant | $1,500 |
| Black Box Performance Art Center Teaneck, NJ | Foundation Grant | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,515 | $10,041 | $3,013 | — | — | $2,403 | — |
| 2024 | $16,487 | $71 | $4,258 | — | — | $3,402 | — |
| 2023 | $20,674 | $9,829 | $17,776 | $12,500 | 3 | $16,721 | $1,212 |
| 2022 | $28,621 | $39,241 | $80,663 | $50,000 | 1 | $74,530 | $2,536 |
| 2021 | $70,043 | $2,177 | $84,977 | $50,000 | 1 | $77,982 | $5,487 |
| 2020 | $152,843 | $8,228 | $130,193 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $10,469 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David C Horn Foundation Inc is led by Francine Horn, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Francine Horn
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Burcham
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kulka
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Balsam
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Francine Horn The Biltmore (2020–2023) — President Treasurer
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 David C Horn Foundation Inc
How large is David C Horn Foundation Inc?
David C Horn Foundation Inc reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
Where does David C Horn Foundation Inc operate?
David C Horn Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York.
What is David C Horn Foundation Inc's EIN?
David C Horn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0379392. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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