Mildred V Horn Foundation
The Mildred V Horn Foundation is a private foundation based in La Grange, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing lists grants for charitable, educational, homeless-shelter, historic-restoration, literary, scientific, and religious purposes.
Mildred V Horn Foundation at a glance
In short: Mildred V Horn Foundation gave $2.3M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $328K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,298,350
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $328,336
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $204,500
- Total assets
- $19,716,592
- +5.5% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Mildred V Horn Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Kimberly Bowman and submit a 1–2 page letter plus a copy of their current IRS exemption letter. Restrictions are stated as “Oldham County, KY contiguous counties except public historic homes in KY, OH, IN, WV, TN, IL, VA, and MO.”
- Review Cycle
- None, unless special consideration is necessary or annual funds are expended.
- Deadline
- None, unless special consideration is necessary or annual funds are expended.
- Contact
Application contact: Kimberly Bowman
Mailing address: 2028 S Highway 53 Ste 3 Pmb 324, Lagrange, KY 40031
Phone: (502) 895-2622
Email: kbowman@hornfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mildred V Horn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charitable ($1.0M). Together the top 7 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 29 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Kentucky. The filing describes restrictions covering Oldham County, Kentucky, and contiguous counties, with an exception for public historic homes in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois, Virginia, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mildred V Horn Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.5M (2020) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Lagrange, KY | Various Purposes | $1,024,500 |
| Educational Lagrange, KY | Various Purposes | $597,350 |
| Homeless Shelterresources Lagrange, KY | Various Purposes | $380,000 |
| Historic Restoration Lagrange, KY | Various Purposes | $204,500 |
| Literary Lagrange, KY | Various Purposes | $62,000 |
| Scientific Lagrange, KY | Various Purposes | $20,000 |
| Religious Lagrange, KY | Various Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 | $19,716,592 | $3,620,005 | $2,596,988 | $2,298,350 | 7 | $2,566,435 | $1,476,863 | $2,565,124 |
| 2023 | $18,690,547 | $2,708,737 | $2,530,997 | $2,158,218 | 7 | $2,284,273 | $1,323,081 | $2,240,622 |
| 2022 | $18,519,648 | $1,216,745 | $2,314,232 | $1,882,772 | 5 | $2,241,376 | $1,051,896 | $2,252,839 |
| 2021 | $19,617,035 | $3,306,418 | $2,665,247 | $2,150,739 | 5 | $2,533,026 | $1,724,378 | $2,474,644 |
| 2020 | $18,974,762 | $1,457,438 | $2,115,189 | $1,540,347 | 5 | — | $958,139 | $1,969,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mildred V Horn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M 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 is provided. The 2024 grants include support for organizations identified by charitable, educational, homeless-shelter, historic-restoration, literary, scientific, and religious purposes; each grant’s stated purpose was “various purposes.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $2,298,350. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $1,024,500, with a median of $204,500. The largest awards were $1,024,500 for charitable purposes, $597,350 for educational purposes, $380,000 for homeless-shelter resources, and $204,500 for historic restoration. The remaining grants were $62,000 for literary purposes, $20,000 for scientific purposes, and $10,000 for religious purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Walter T. Crutcher, William D. Davis, Louisa M. Gaines, and Kimberly A. Bowman as trustees.
Mildred V Horn Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louisa M. Gaines
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Walter T. Crutcher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Kimberly A. Bowman
Trustee
Trustee & Program → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$78K (2022) → $82K (2024)
William D. Davis
Trustee
Trustee & Investment → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
22 hrs/week
$52K (2022) → $52K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dale A. Davis (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Retired
- Former: H. Scott Davis (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Retired
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 $82K, to Kimberly a Bowman (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mildred V Horn Foundation
How much does Mildred V Horn Foundation give each year?
Mildred V Horn Foundation gave $2.3M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 7 grants.
What is Mildred V Horn Foundation's typical grant size?
Mildred V Horn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $204,500, and its average grant was $328,336, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mildred V Horn Foundation give grants?
Mildred V Horn Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lagrange, KY (7 grants).
Does Mildred V Horn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Mildred V Horn Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Purposes" (7 grants).
Who are Mildred V Horn Foundation's largest grantees?
Mildred V Horn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Charitable ($1,024,500), Educational ($597,350) and Homeless Shelterresources ($380,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mildred V Horn Foundation?
Mildred V Horn Foundation reported $19.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mildred V Horn Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for organizations identified by charitable, educational, homeless-shelter, historic-restoration, literary, scientific, and religious purposes; each grant’s stated purpose was “various purposes.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mildred V Horn Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mildred V Horn Foundation's EIN?
Mildred V Horn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6166544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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