Horn Family Charitable Foundation
The Horn Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it gave 12 grants totaling $31,456 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Texas and three other states.
Horn Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Horn Family Charitable Foundation gave $31K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,456
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $2,621
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $585,144
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Horn Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 114 Briar Hill Dr, Houston, TX 77042
Phone: (713) 203-0330
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Horn Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baylor University ($10K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (92%), Iowa (5%), Virginia (2%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Horn Family Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University Waco, TX | To Support Organizations Goals | $10,000 |
| Chaplewood United Methodist Church Houston, TX | To Support Organizations Goals | $7,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission Houston, TX | To Support Organizations Goals | $5,000 |
| Sam Houston Area Scout Council Houston, TX | To Support Organizations Goals | $2,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | To Support Organizations Goals | $2,000 |
| Houston Livestock & Rodeo Houston, TX | To Support Organizations Goals | $1,500 |
| Dunn Right Athletics League City, TX | To Support Organizations Goals | $1,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Tipton, IA | To Support Organizations Goals | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Houston Houston, TX | To Support Organizations Goals | $500 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Triangle, VA | To Support Organizations Goals | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $585,144 | $15,322 | $32,726 | $31,456 | 12 | $31,456 | $15,025 | $34,449 |
| 2023 | $641,338 | $41,338 | — | — | — | — | $21,338 | $30,365 |
| 2022 | $600,000 | $600,191 | $191 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Horn Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, a church, and organizations providing services related to homelessness, food, scouting, and other causes.
Baylor University describes its mission as educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Star of Hope Mission says its mission is to mobilize the city in service of people facing homelessness and to help create a sustainable future for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $31,456. Grant amounts ranged from $456 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,250. Its largest grants included $10,000 to Baylor University, $7,000 to Chaplewood United Methodist Church, and $5,000 to Star of Hope Mission. Other grants included $2,000 each to Sam Houston Area Scout Council and Houston Food Bank, and $1,500 to Houston Livestock & Rodeo.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary L Horn, Kelly Horn, and Gary L Horn Jr as directors.
Horn Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary L. Horn
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Gary L. Horn Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kelly Horn
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Horn Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Horn Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Horn Family Charitable Foundation gave $31K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Horn Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Horn Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,621, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Horn Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Horn Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants).
Does Horn Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Horn Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organizations Goals" (12 grants).
Who are Horn Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Horn Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Baylor University ($10,000), Chaplewood United Methodist Church ($7,000) and Star of Hope Mission ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Horn Family Charitable Foundation?
Horn Family Charitable Foundation reported $585K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Horn Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, a church, and organizations providing services related to homelessness, food, scouting, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Horn Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Horn Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Horn Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1251264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Horn Family Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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