Horizons Unlimited Foundation
Horizons Unlimited Foundation is a private foundation based in DeKalb, Illinois. Its 2020 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including youth programs, food security, suicide prevention, arts, and community services.
Horizons Unlimited Foundation at a glance
In short: Horizons Unlimited Foundation gave $100K across 17 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $99,800
- Grants made (2020)
- 17
- Average grant
- $5,871
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $1,591,205
- Primary geography
- Illinois (90% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Horizons Unlimited Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2019 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructed prospective applicants to write or call for application guidelines and said to request guidelines for geographic, grant-size, and field-of-interest limitations.
- Review Cycle
- January 14, 2021, as listed on the 2019 filing. This is a past deadline.
- Deadline
- January 14, 2021, as listed on the 2019 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Nancy D Castle, President
Mailing address: PO Box 662, Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 758-1379
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Horizons Unlimited Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Asheville Music School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2019 filing stated that it served children and families in parts of Northern Illinois. In 2020, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 10% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 17 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Music School Asheville, NC | To support the AMS Sound Education Outreach program | $10,000 |
| Hope Haven DeKalb, IL | To remodel a bathroom | $9,600 |
| Adventure Works DeKalb, IL | To support its intervention, prevention and education youth programs | $8,700 |
| Archi-Treasures Chicago, IL | Support art and design projects in six Chicago neighborhoods | $7,800 |
| Suicide Prevention Services Batavia, IL | Toward operating expenses | $7,800 |
| Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (at DeKalb County Community Foundation Sycamore, IL | To support YEP's program and grant-making efforts | $6,900 |
| Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project Chicago, IL | To fund one day of free Know Your Rights presentations | $6,750 |
| DeKalb County Community Gardens DeKalb, IL | To support the food needs program | $6,600 |
| DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau DeKalb, IL | To support youth development groups aimed at low-income and at-risk youth | $6,250 |
| DeKalb County Community Foundation Sycamore, IL | For the Covid-10 Response Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,591,205 | $48,668 | $122,774 | $99,800 | 17 | $41,393 | $100,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Horizons Unlimited Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for youth development and education, food needs, arts and design projects, suicide prevention, and operating expenses.
Among its grantees, DeKalb County Community Gardens describes its mission as building community and increasing food security by providing access to fresh local produce. Suicide Prevention Services describes its mission as saving lives and restoring hope through education, intervention, and support for families who have lost loved ones to suicide. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $99,800 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $10,000, with a median grant of $6,250.
Notable 2020 grants included $10,000 to Asheville Music School for its Sound Education Outreach program; $9,600 to Hope Haven for a bathroom remodel; $8,700 to Adventure Works for youth intervention, prevention, and education programs; and $7,800 each to Archi-Treasures for neighborhood art and design projects and Suicide Prevention Services toward operating expenses.
The foundation also gave $6,900 to Youth Engaged in Philanthropy at DeKalb County Community Foundation for its program and grantmaking efforts, $6,750 to Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project for Know Your Rights presentations, and $6,600 to DeKalb County Community Gardens for its food needs program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Nancy D Castle as President and Treasurer; Amy W Haynes as Director; David B Castle as Director and Secretary; John L Castle as Director; Nicole O Castle as Vice-President; and Douglas C Haynes as Vice-President.
Horizons Unlimited Foundation is led by Nancy D Castle, President & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Nancy D Castle
President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Amy W Haynes
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
David B Castle
Director & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
John L Castle
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Douglas C Haynes
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Nicole O Castle
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Horizons Unlimited Foundation
How much does Horizons Unlimited Foundation give each year?
Horizons Unlimited Foundation gave $100K across 17 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Horizons Unlimited Foundation's typical grant size?
Horizons Unlimited Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $6,250, and its average grant was $5,871, across 17 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Horizons Unlimited Foundation give grants?
Horizons Unlimited Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dekalb, IL (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Sycamore, IL (3 grants).
Does Horizons Unlimited Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Horizons Unlimited Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Horizons Unlimited Foundation's largest grantees?
Horizons Unlimited Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Asheville Music School ($10,000), Hope Haven ($9,600) and Adventure Works ($8,700), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Horizons Unlimited Foundation?
Horizons Unlimited Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $49K.
What does Horizons Unlimited Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for youth development and education, food needs, arts and design projects, suicide prevention, and operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Horizons Unlimited Foundation?
The 2019 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Horizons Unlimited Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Horizons Unlimited Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Horizons Unlimited Foundation's EIN?
Horizons Unlimited Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3490993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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