Hornthal Family Foundation
The Hornthal Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, it awarded 72 grants totaling $250,812 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as community services, health, advocacy, and Jewish communal life.
Hornthal Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hornthal Family Foundation gave $251K across 72 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,812
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 72
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,484
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,023
- Total assets
- $1,797,833
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (66% 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 Hornthal Family 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: 2234 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 563-6336
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hornthal Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hair to Stay ($51K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
285 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 281 grants of 285 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in California (66%), the District of Columbia (17%), and New York (13%). Florida received 2% and Alabama 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hornthal Family Foundation gives
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2022) to $341K (2023). In 2024 it made 72 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hair to Stay San Francisco, CA | General Support | $50,627 |
| Ted Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $26,521 |
| Protect Democracy Project Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| SF-Marin Food Bank San Francisco, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Congregation Rodef Sholom San Rafael, CA | General Support | $5,485 |
| JDC New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of SF San Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,797,833 | $391,112 | $279,492 | $250,812 | 72 | $255,837 | $380,163 | $275,758 |
| 2023 | $1,636,789 | $94,519 | $358,079 | $341,290 | 74 | $341,315 | $89,916 | $248,572 |
| 2022 | $1,900,402 | $26,004 | $70,674 | $46,565 | 12 | $51,665 | $61,085 | $228,200 |
| 2021 | $2,026,248 | $324,872 | $222,784 | $203,634 | 67 | $208,751 | $315,915 | $268,198 |
| 2020 | $1,938,094 | $328,180 | $226,712 | $182,893 | 60 | — | $322,320 | $199,470 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hornthal Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $276K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco says it brings people together to explore, connect, and flourish through Jewish culture and traditions. Protect Democracy Project describes its mission as strengthening democratic checks and balances. Other supported organizations describe work that includes services for people with disabilities, hunger relief, behavioral health, and advancing women’s and families’ quality of life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 72 grants totaling $250,812. Grant amounts ranged from $44 to $50,627, with a median of $1,023. Among the largest awards were $50,627 to Hair to Stay, $26,521 to TED Foundation, and $25,000 each to Protect Democracy Project and UCSF Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James J. Hornthal as president and chair, and Bethany S. Hornthal as vice president and treasurer.
Hornthal Family Foundation is led by James J. Hornthal, President & Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James J. Hornthal
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethany S. Hornthal
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hornthal Family Foundation
How much does Hornthal Family Foundation give each year?
Hornthal Family Foundation gave $251K across 72 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $341K across 74 grants.
What is Hornthal Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hornthal Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,023, and its average grant was $3,484, across 72 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hornthal Family Foundation give grants?
Hornthal Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (34 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Oakland, CA (3 grants).
Does Hornthal Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hornthal Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (72 of 72) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hornthal Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hornthal Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hair to Stay ($50,627), Ted Foundation ($26,521) and Protect Democracy Project ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hornthal Family Foundation?
Hornthal Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $256K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (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 Hornthal Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco says it brings people together to explore, connect, and flourish through Jewish culture and traditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hornthal Family 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 Hornthal Family Foundation's EIN?
Hornthal Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3300777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hornthal Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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