Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky is a public charity based in Covington, Kentucky, formed in 2017. It describes itself as a community foundation designed to manage funds for the benefit of Northern Kentucky and brings together donors and businesses to support charitable work in the region.
Key facts about Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
In short: Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky gave $11.4M across 136 grants in 2024 (avg $84K), mostly in Kentucky. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 82-1388190
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,358,358
- Grants made (2024)
- 136
- Average grant
- $83,517
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (53 of 135, 2024)
- Total assets
- $51,201,683
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$51.2M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.4M
+47.1% YoY
Grant Count
136
+29.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
+13.6% YoY
Is Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 53 of 135 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $87K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $34K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to unite resources to raise the quality of life for all people in Northern Kentucky.” Its program description names breaking the cycle of poverty, supporting the arts, sparking development and innovation, enriching children’s education, and improving community health and wellness.
The Community Impact Fund invites proposals addressing significant community needs and emphasizes innovation, acceleration, leveraging resources, and equity. Its website identifies community development and affordable housing as priority needs. The fund supports eligible 501(c)(3) public charities located in or serving Boone, Campbell, or Kenton County.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. EducateNKY describes its mission as improving outcomes for children and families through innovative approaches to prenatal–12 education in Northern Kentucky. Covington Partners says it works to reduce barriers to student learning. Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky describes goals including affordable housing, quality of life, and regional economic development. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not Horizon’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Horizon reported 136 grants totaling $11,358,358. Grant amounts ranged from $5,025 to $3,000,000, with a median of $25,000. The filing lists the grants as coming from several types of funds, so this total is distinct from the Community Impact Fund’s separately reported annual grantmaking.
The largest listed 2024 grants included $3,000,000 to Boone County Fiscal Court, $700,000 to EducateNKY, $602,500 to Catholic Leadership Institute, $573,958 to Covington Partners, and $500,000 to Final Two Percent. The filing lists each of these grants’ purpose as general support. Other large grants included $323,732 to LINK NKY, $274,500 to St Elizabeth Foundation, and $253,600 to Xavier University.
For the Community Impact Fund, Horizon announced a 2026 cycle offering one $115,000 award for a larger-scale initiative involving active collaboration with at least one other nonprofit or partner organization. The cycle’s listed LOI deadline was February 28, 2026, and the full application deadline was May 29, 2026; both dates have passed. Applicants were to submit an LOI first, with selected organizations invited to submit a full application. Partner organizations must approve their participation, and all partners must be nonprofits. The lead applicant must be a 501(c)(3) public charity located in or serving Boone, Campbell, or Kenton County. The program excludes, among other things, capital projects or campaigns, fundraising events, annual festivals, individuals, and political organizations or candidates. The fund’s FAQ also says organizations that received a 2025 Community Impact Fund grant cannot lead an application in the 2026 cycle, though they may participate as partners.
Horizon’s 2026 announcement states that the Community Impact Fund has invested $632,500 in nonprofits serving the three counties since its launch in 2017. Separately, the organization describes The 410 as a pooled-giving initiative in which members contribute $410 annually; the listed grant amount is $15,000.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Community Impact Fund
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Give Where You Live NKY
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Amount
$100
Deadline
Rolling / Open
HCF: Community Impact Fund Grant
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Horizon describes the Community Impact Fund as serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Northern Kentucky. In the 2024 filing, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 20% to Ohio, 5% to Pennsylvania, and 1% each to Florida and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 136 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2022) to $11.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 136 grants totaling $11.4M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boone County Fiscal Court ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
479 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 349 grants of 479 (73%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County Fiscal Court Burlington, KY | General support | $3,000,000 |
| EducateNKY Covington, KY | General support | $700,000 |
| Catholic Leadership Institute Malvern, PA | General support | $602,500 |
| Covington Partners Covington, KY | General support | $573,958 |
| Final Two Percent Cincinnati, OH | General support | $500,000 |
| Link NKY Covington, KY | General support | $323,732 |
| St Elizabeth Foundation Edgewood, KY | General support | $274,500 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | General support | $253,600 |
| Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky Covington, KY | General support | $245,000 |
| Covington Life Sciences Partners Inc Covington, KY | General support | $225,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,201,683 | $13,717,407 | $12,818,200 | $11,358,358 |
| 2023 | $47,415,338 | $12,619,894 | $8,687,725 | $7,722,407 |
| 2022 | $39,932,880 | $6,110,848 | $4,986,680 | $3,243,303 |
The 2024 filing identifies the organization as filing Form 990 as a public charity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,201,683 | $47,415,338 | $39,932,880 |
| Revenue | $13,717,407 | $12,619,894 | $6,110,848 |
| Expenses | $12,818,200 | $8,687,725 | $4,986,680 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,270,132 | $1,320,337 | $-1,075,916 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s 2024 filing lists the following people as members: Valerie Newell, Bob Sathe, Kris Knochelmann, Paul Verst, Kit Andrews, Barbara Drees Jones, Rich Boehne, Mike Schlotman, Paul Sartori, and Garren Colvin. Horizon’s 2026 Community Impact Fund announcement identifies Nancy Grayson as President and CEO.
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky is led by Nancy Grayson, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Grayson
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$145K (2019) → $195K (2024)
Bob Kohlhepp
Investment Committee Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Votruba
Grant Making Committee Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Zalla
Chair
Marketing Committee Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Slovin
Director of Accounting & Administration
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Mary Kate Vanderglas
Director of Marketing & Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Barbara Drees Jones
Member
Member - Joined → Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Butler
Member
Chair → Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Sathe
Member
Member - Joined → Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Zapp
Member
Vice Chair → Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Scheper
Member
Vice Chair → Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Faulkner
Treasurer, Finance & Audit
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garren Colvin
Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kit Andrews
Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Knochelmann
Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Schlotman
Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sartori
Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Verst
Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Boehne
Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Peterman
Member
Secretary → Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Newell
Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Salyers
Member
Member - Joined → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Diaz
Member
Member - Started → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Uebel
Member - Started
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Huizenga
Member - Started
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mickey Fritz
Member - Started
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Chuck Session (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Trey Bramble (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Kim Halbauer (2019–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $195K, to Nancy Grayson (President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 209 Greenup St 410, Covington, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 757-1552
Website: https://horizoncfnky.org
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
How much does Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky give each year?
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky gave $11.4M across 136 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.7M across 105 grants.
What is Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky's typical grant size?
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $83,517, across 136 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky that year got $87K on average.
Where does Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky give grants?
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky gives mostly in Kentucky: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (20%) and Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (40 grants), Covington, KY (29 grants), Newport, KY (5 grants) and Florence, KY (4 grants).
Does Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (136 of 136) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky's largest grantees?
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky's largest 2024 grantees include Boone County Fiscal Court ($3,000,000), EducateNKY ($700,000) and Catholic Leadership Institute ($602,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky?
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky reported $51.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.7M.
What does Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to unite resources to raise the quality of life for all people in Northern Kentucky.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky?
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check horizoncfnky.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky's EIN?
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1388190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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