Horst Foundation
Horst Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in family policy, pregnancy services, evangelical Christian aid, religious liberty, and worship and humanitarian services.
Horst Foundation at a glance
In short: Horst Foundation gave $863K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $862,700
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,811
- +41.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $7,975,049
- +13.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Horst 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: 2294 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (717) 656-3553
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Horst Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pennsylvania Family Institute ($322K). Together the top 10 received $696K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 140 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 13% to North Carolina, 8% to Washington, DC, 5% to Colorado, and 4% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Horst Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 28 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 243% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $327K (2021) to $863K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $863K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Family Institute Harrisburg, PA | Operating Fund | $322,000 |
| Align Life Ministries Lebanon, PA | Operating Fund | $68,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | Operating Fund | $54,000 |
| International Fellowship Christians & Jews Washington, DC | Operating Fund | $54,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operating Fund | $54,000 |
| Family Talk Colorado Springs, CO | Operating Fund | $36,000 |
| Ten Million for Christ Leola, PA | Operating Fund | $36,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Operating Fund | $24,000 |
| Care-Net Lansdowne, VA | Operating Fund | $24,000 |
| Holy Land Missions Springfield, MO | Operating Fund | $24,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,975,049 | $1,815,727 | $871,924 | $862,700 | 28 | $864,453 | $313,938 | $356,468 |
| 2024 | $7,020,246 | $1,840,024 | $728,734 | $718,700 | 33 | $720,400 | $326,377 | $306,644 |
| 2023 | $5,902,956 | $2,112,505 | $380,485 | $375,700 | 27 | $377,188 | $248,678 | $241,307 |
| 2022 | $4,173,436 | $623,165 | $442,526 | $439,700 | 26 | $441,100 | $71,739 | $206,037 |
| 2021 | $3,991,797 | $384,587 | $330,490 | $327,200 | 26 | $328,577 | $33,002 | $191,778 |
| 2020 | $3,937,300 | $366,433 | $351,255 | $346,850 | 29 | — | $65,333 | $191,527 |
| 2019 | $3,920,322 | $601,817 | $371,409 | $367,800 | 26 | — | $100,193 | $188,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Horst Foundation reported a distributable amount of $356K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Pennsylvania Family Institute describes its mission as strengthening families by restoring traditional, foundational principles and values. Align Life Ministries says it shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the sacredness of human life through pregnancy services, partnerships, and resources. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Other 2025 grantees include Alliance Defending Freedom, which says it advances the right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square; and Holy Land Missions, which says it provides religious and regular worship services as well as humanitarian efforts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $862,700. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $322,000, with a median grant of $12,000. The largest grants included $322,000 to Pennsylvania Family Institute, $68,000 to Align Life Ministries, and $54,000 each to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, International Fellowship of Christians & Jews, and Samaritan’s Purse. Each was designated for operating funds. Other listed awards included $36,000 each to Family Talk and Ten Million for Christ, and $24,000 each to Alliance Defending Freedom, Care-Net, and Holy Land Missions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Clyde W Horst as president/director; Daniel W Haines as vice president/director; A Steven Horst III as treasurer/secretary/director; and Barbara Horst as director.
Horst Foundation is led by Clyde W. Horst, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clyde W. Horst
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A. Steven Horst III
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Barbara Horst
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daniel W. Haines
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Horst Foundation
How much does Horst Foundation give each year?
Horst Foundation gave $863K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $719K across 33 grants.
What is Horst Foundation's typical grant size?
Horst Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $30,811, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Horst Foundation give grants?
Horst Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (13%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Horst Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Horst Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Horst Foundation's largest grantees?
Horst Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pennsylvania Family Institute ($322,000), Align Life Ministries ($68,000) and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($54,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Horst Foundation?
Horst Foundation reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $864K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $356K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Horst Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Pennsylvania Family Institute describes its mission as strengthening families by restoring traditional, foundational principles and values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Horst 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 Horst Foundation's EIN?
Horst Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3028700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Horst 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Horst Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/horst-foundation-morg_d4df4a4d86a54659bf3af14c6d579534
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