Hornthal Family Foundation
The Hornthal Family Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in March 1999 and located in San Francisco, California. The foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Key facts about Hornthal Family Foundation
- EIN
- 94-3300777
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,812
- Grants made (2024)
- 72
- Average grant
- $3,484
- Median grant
- $1,023
- Total assets
- $1,797,833
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hornthal Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Hornthal Family Foundation's 72 itemized 2024 grants were California (66%), 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). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$251K
-26.5% YoY
Grant Count
72
-2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-24.5% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports the following areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Health
- Social & Human Services
- Religion
- Jewish organizations and temples
- Eye diseases
Grantmaking
The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding.
Grant Range
$1,000
Average Grant
approximately $3,900–$5,100
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides support nationally, with particular activity in California, the District of Columbia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $1,636,789 (2023, ledger value)
- $1,797,833 (2024)
- $1,900,000 (2022)
Annual Activity:
- Total revenues: $94,519 (2023)
- Total expenses: $358,079 (2023)
- Total giving: $250,812 (2024)
- Investment income and dividends: $66,026 (2023)
Staffing: The foundation operates with zero employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,797,833 | $1,636,789 | $1,900,402 |
| Revenue | $391,112 | $94,519 | $26,004 |
| Expenses | $279,492 | $358,079 | $70,674 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $255,837 | $341,315 | $51,665 |
| Net Investment Income | $380,163 | $89,916 | $61,085 |
| Distributable Amount | $275,758 | $248,572 | $228,200 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
285 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Hair to Stay ($50,627), Ted Foundation ($26,521), Protect Democracy Project ($25,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James J. Hornthal — President, Chair (0.5 hours/week, unpaid)
- Bethany S. Hornthal — Vice President, Treasurer (0.5 hours/week, unpaid)
James J. Hornthal is identified as the foundation's major donor.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J HORNTHAL | PRESIDENT, CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| BETHANY S HORNTHAL | VP, TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hornthal Family Foundation fund?
The foundation supports the following areas: • Arts & Culture • Education • Health • Social & Human Services • Religion • Jewish organizations and temples • Eye diseases
How do I apply for a grant from Hornthal Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 67 grants in 2023, with total distributions of approximately $341,000 • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $103,000 • Median grant size: $1,000 • Average grant size: approximately $3,900–$5,100 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) — $40,500 • Give Lively Foundation — $35,350 • The Sapling Foundation — $25,000 **Application Process:** The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding.
Where does Hornthal Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation provides support nationally, with particular activity in California, the District of Columbia, and New York.
What size grants does Hornthal Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Hornthal Family Foundation awarded 72 grants totaling $251K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hornthal Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hornthal Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $276K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.