Horne Family Charitable Foundation
The Horne Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as its final return, and no later filing is on record, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Horne Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Horne Family Charitable Foundation gave $285K across 36 grants in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $285,455
- +60.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 36
- -10.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $7,929
- +78.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Alabama (87% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Horne Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4972 Heather Point, Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 991-0498
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Horne Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was National Christian Foundation Alabama ($174K). Together the top 10 received $263K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 76 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 7% to North Carolina, 4% to California, 1% to Arkansas, and less than 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Horne Family Charitable Foundation gives
- 81% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2020) to $285K (2021). In 2021 it made 36 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alabama Birmingham, AL | General Support--Distributions in Termination--See Schedule Attached | $174,423 |
| Church of the Highlands Birmingham, AL | General Support | $34,000 |
| Turning Point Foundation San Diego, CA | General Support | $12,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Support | $11,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama--Tocqueville Society Birmingham, AL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | General Support | $7,500 |
| Radiation Oncology Accelerated Research Birmingham, AL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Lovelady Center Birmingham, AL | General Supportgeneral Support | $3,000 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission Birmingham, AL | General Support | $2,800 |
| Alabama Head Injury Foundation Hoover, AL | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $25,204 | $289,944 | $285,455 | 36 | $287,405 | $22,665 | $11,871 |
| 2020 | $261,460 | $113,875 | $179,993 | $177,425 | 40 | — | $12,282 | $12,618 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Horne Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2021 — 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 2021 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Turning Point Foundation says it provides rehabilitation and support services to people diagnosed with mental illness, and Alabama Head Injury Foundation says it works to improve the quality of life for traumatic brain injury survivors and their families. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $285,455. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $174,423, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $174,423 to National Christian Foundation Alabama for general support and distributions in termination, $34,000 to Church of the Highlands for general support, $12,500 to Turning Point Foundation, and $11,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, both for general support.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Kenneth C. Horne Jr. and Ann S. Horne as trustees.
Horne Family Charitable Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Ann S. Horne
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth C. Horne Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Horne Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Horne Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Horne Family Charitable Foundation gave $285K across 36 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $177K across 40 grants.
What is Horne Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Horne Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,929, across 36 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Horne Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Horne Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (16 grants) and Chelsea, AL (2 grants).
Does Horne Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Horne Family Charitable Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Horne Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Horne Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include National Christian Foundation Alabama ($174,423), Church of the Highlands ($34,000) and Turning Point Foundation ($12,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Horne Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grantees included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Horne Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Horne Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Horne Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Horne Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Horne Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2017251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Horne 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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