Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima
Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima is a private foundation, based in Owensboro, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $702K. Net investment income was $657K.
Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima at a glance
In short: Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima gave $702K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $351K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $702,385
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $351,193
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $351,193
- Total assets
- $10,173,587
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grant Allocations (See Attached) ($679K). Together the top 2 received $702K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $382K (2020) to $753K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $702K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Allocations (See Attached) Owensboro, KY | See Attached | $678,635 |
| Scholarships (See Attached) Owensboro, KY | See Attached | $23,750 |
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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 | $10,173,587 | $1,106,723 | $896,807 | $702,385 | 2 | $812,635 | $656,936 | $897,855 |
| 2023 | $9,961,607 | $764,901 | $943,891 | $753,000 | 2 | $855,959 | $322,302 | $761,163 |
| 2022 | $10,149,435 | $825,914 | $717,222 | $526,116 | 2 | $629,450 | $398,228 | $752,968 |
| 2021 | $10,034,233 | $916,966 | $765,534 | $554,000 | 2 | $691,791 | $500,744 | $805,219 |
| 2020 | $9,886,344 | $853,401 | $620,778 | $381,917 | 2 | — | $469,183 | $650,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima reported a distributable amount of $898K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima is led by Michael Andrew Horn, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Andrew Horn
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Horn Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Jenny Kassinger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn R Crowe
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$59K (2020) → $67K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $67K, to Kathryn R Crowe (Secretary/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima
How much does Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima give each year?
Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima gave $702K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $753K across 2 grants.
How large is Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima?
Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $813K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $898K (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.
Where does Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima operate?
Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima's EIN?
Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc Ima's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1375584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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