Horizons Unlimited Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker DEKALB, IL EIN: 36-3490993

Horizons Unlimited Foundation is a private foundation, based in DEKALB, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 17 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $41K.

Key facts about Horizons Unlimited Foundation

EIN: 36-3490993
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2020
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)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated April 2026.

Who Horizons Unlimited Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Horizons Unlimited Foundation's 17 itemized 2020 grants were Illinois (90%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dekalb, IL (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Sycamore, IL (3 grants). 6% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$6K

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.

About Horizons Unlimited Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $90K (90%)

North Carolina $10K (10%)

Share of all 17 itemized 2020 grant dollars.

States

Illinois North Carolina

Cities

DekalbChicagoSycamoreAshevilleBataviaGenevaRockfordSt Charles

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2020
Total Assets	$1,591,205
Revenue	$48,668
Expenses	$122,774
Qualifying Distributions	—
Net Investment Income	$41,393
Distributable Amount	$100,086

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2020

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest recipients include Asheville Music School ($10,000), Hope Haven ($9,600), Adventure Works ($8,700).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2020 IRS filing

From 2020 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Nancy D Castle	President & Treasurer	—	—
Amy W Haynes	Director	—	—
David B Castle	Director & Secretary	—	—
John L Castle	Director	—	—
Nicole O Castle	Vice-President	—	—
Douglas C Haynes	Vice-President	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Horizons Unlimited Foundation?

As of 2020, Horizons Unlimited Foundation holds $1.6M in total assets with $49K in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $100K in 2020.

Where does Horizons Unlimited Foundation operate?

Horizons Unlimited Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, North Carolina.

What size grants does Horizons Unlimited Foundation award?

In 2020, Horizons Unlimited Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.