Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky is a public charity based in Covington, Kentucky, formed in 2017. It brings together charitable resources for the benefit of Northern Kentucky, including through grants that support community needs.
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,358,358
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 136
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $83,517
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $51,201,683
- +8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (53 of 135, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
- How to Apply
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For the 2026 cycle, organizations were to submit a letter of intent first; selected lead applicants would then be invited to submit a full application. That cycle’s dates have passed.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 letter of intent deadline was February 28, 2026, and the full application deadline for invited applicants was May 29, 2026. Funding decisions were scheduled for August 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 letter of intent deadline was February 28, 2026, and the full application deadline for invited applicants was…
- Contact
Mailing address: 209 Greenup St 410, Covington, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 757-1552
Website: https://horizoncfnky.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
Deadline not published
Give Where You Live NKY
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Amount
$100
Deadline
Deadline not published
HCF: Community Impact Fund Grant
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky funds
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%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Impact Fund serves nonprofits working in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Northern Kentucky. In filing year 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 20% to recipients in Ohio; smaller shares went to Pennsylvania (5%), Florida (1%), and Washington (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 136 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
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.
Grants by year
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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The grant totals shown are from the organization’s filings.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,201,683 | $13,717,407 | $12,818,200 | $11,358,358 | 136 | $2,270,132 |
| 2023 | $47,415,338 | $12,619,894 | $8,687,725 | $7,722,407 | 105 | $1,320,337 |
| 2022 | $39,932,880 | $6,110,848 | $4,986,680 | $3,243,303 | 79 | $-1,075,916 |
| 2021 | $42,720,843 | $17,337,978 | $5,213,816 | $4,344,927 | 89 | $1,679,253 |
| 2020 | $27,977,676 | $7,038,903 | $4,740,130 | $3,943,719 | 70 | $428,897 |
| 2019 | $23,323,147 | $4,835,567 | $6,314,209 | $5,463,224 | 56 | $317,518 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
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’s stated priorities include innovation, accelerating community-centered solutions, leveraging resources through partnerships, and equity. Its website also identifies community development and affordable housing as areas for targeted support.
The 2024 filing lists grants to organizations with varied missions. For example, EducateNKY describes its work as improving outcomes for children and families through prenatal-to-12 education; Covington Partners describes its work as reducing barriers to student learning; and the Catalytic Development Funding Corporation of Northern Kentucky describes goals including affordable housing, community quality of life, and regional economic development. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not descriptions of Horizon’s own programs.
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 largest listed 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 describes each of these grants as general support.
The Community Impact Fund is a competitive grant program for nonprofits serving Boone, Campbell, or Kenton counties. For its 2026 cycle, the fund announced a single $115,000 award for one larger-scale initiative, with proposals expected to demonstrate collaboration and align with its priorities. Applicants were required to have current 501(c)(3) public charity status and to be located in or serve at least one of the three counties. Applications were to include at least one partner organization; the program FAQ says partners must be nonprofits, provide approval, and designate a contact. A 2025 Community Impact Fund recipient could not lead an application in the 2026 cycle, but could participate as a partner.
The program excludes individuals, political organizations or candidates, non-charitable initiatives, fundraising-event sponsorship or attendance, annual events or festivals, work already completed, groups that discriminate on specified grounds, and capital projects or campaigns. The 2026 announcement also says equipment purchases are not eligible. The program FAQ says funds go to the lead applicant and must be used according to the approved application and budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following 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 grant-cycle announcement identifies Nancy Grayson as President & 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.
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?
For the 2026 cycle, organizations were to submit a letter of intent first; selected lead applicants would then be invited to submit a full application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data update history
(7)
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
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