John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc
John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its 2023 filing-year data records 27 grants totaling $1,550,000, supporting charitable organizations including arts and craft organizations, cultural institutions, and Arkansas land conservation.
John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 27 grants in 2023 (avg $57K), top state Arkansas. 19% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,550,000
- -34.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 27
- -37.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $57,407
- +4.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 27, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (37% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Pat Forgy
Mailing address: 24300 Chenal Pkwy 71, Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: (501) 831-2872
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Penland School of Craft ($150K). Together the top 10 received $940K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 128 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 37% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas and 32% to recipients in North Carolina. Tennessee, New York, and Kentucky each received 6%. The 2022 filing stated that projects outside the United States were not considered.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 27 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 48% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 464% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2020) to $2.4M (2022). In 2023 it made 27 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penland School of Craft Penland, NC | Unrestricted Support | $150,000 |
| Center for Craft Creativity & Design Asheville, NC | Unrestricted Support | $115,000 |
| Arkansas PBS Foundation Conway, AR | Unrestricted Support | $100,000 |
| Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Gatlinburg, TN | John Jordan Wood Scholarship Endowment | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Little Rock, AR | Arkansas Land Acquisition & Maintenance | $100,000 |
| Pocosin Arts Inc Columbia, NC | Woodshop Equipment | $100,000 |
| STEAM Exchange Community Arts Center Louisville, KY | Unrestricted Support | $100,000 |
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Little Rock, AR | Visiting Artist Program 2025-2026 | $75,000 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation Boone, NC | Semester at Penland Program | $50,000 |
| Argenta Community Theatre North Little Rock, AR | Unrestricted Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $284,443 | $1,557,616 | $1,550,000 | 27 | $1,541,750 | $273,202 | $27,191 |
| 2022 | $1,390,478 | $739,212 | $2,392,913 | $2,356,450 | 43 | $2,362,326 | $724,272 | $128,958 |
| 2021 | $3,044,179 | $706,979 | $2,426,144 | $2,340,000 | 31 | $2,380,520 | $661,303 | $268,346 |
| 2020 | $4,763,344 | $-148,907 | $374,755 | $274,600 | 13 | — | $50,100 | $279,997 |
| 2019 | $5,287,006 | $186,002 | $433,318 | $324,984 | 14 | — | $131,924 | $273,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants show support for organizations in the arts and crafts, performing arts, and conservation, among other areas. For example, Penland School of Craft describes itself as an international center for craft education offering workshops, residencies, outreach programs, and a craft gallery. Pocosin Arts says it works to enhance appreciation for local arts and crafts in eastern North Carolina, while Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts says it encourages and educates people in the creative arts and crafts.
Other examples include Steam Exchange Community Arts, which describes using creative learning and the arts to teach STEAM concepts and advance equity, and Argenta Community Theatre, which says it serves its community through performing arts education and cooperation among nonprofits.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $1,550,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $150,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed awards included $150,000 to Penland School of Craft for unrestricted support; $115,000 to Center for Craft Creativity & Design for unrestricted support; and $100,000 each to Arkansas PBS Foundation for unrestricted support, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts for the John Jordan Wood Scholarship Endowment, Nature Conservancy for Arkansas land acquisition and maintenance, Pocosin Arts for woodshop equipment, and Steam Exchange Community Arts Center for unrestricted support.
Other listed 2023 grants included $75,000 to Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts for its visiting artist program in 2025–2026 and $50,000 each to Appalachian State University Foundation for the Semester at Penland program, Argenta Community Theatre for unrestricted support, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra for unrestricted support, and Arthur Morgan School for unrestricted support.
The 2022 filing states that the foundation preferred projects of its own initiative rather than unsolicited grants. It also says there were no application deadlines and that priority was given to matching-fund requests. Because that filing is marked final, these details should not be treated as current application guidance. The filing described a request package consisting of a two-page letter from the organization’s CEO or board chair, with a request summary, organizational history, project need and impact, proposed outcome measures, and supporting tax, audit, budget, gift, funding-source, and board information.
The filing listed restrictions: no grants for undesignated annual fund gifts, existing debt retirement, group travel for performances or competitions, completed projects, private religious schools, or individuals. It limited consideration to US nonprofit organizations and projects in the United States. Multi-year support could be considered, but projects were expected to conclude within the grant period or show a reasonable plan for self-sufficiency.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Gayle Corley, John Horn, Mia Hall, Robyn Horn, and Stoney Lamar as directors, and Pat Forgy as executive director.
John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc is led by Pat Forgy, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Pat Forgy
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$42K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Mia Hall
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $500 (2023)
Stoney Lamar
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $500 (2023)
Gayle Corley
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Horn
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Horn
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $500, to MIA Hall (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc
How much does John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc give each year?
John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 27 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.4M across 43 grants.
What is John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $50,000, and its average grant was $57,407, across 27 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc give grants?
John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc's top state is Arkansas, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (32%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Conway, AR (2 grants).
Does John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Penland School of Craft ($150,000), Center for Craft Creativity & Design ($115,000) and Arkansas PBS Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations in the arts and crafts, performing arts, and conservation, among other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc?
John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc's EIN?
John and Robyn Horn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1908869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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