Mildred V Horn Foundation

LAGRANGE, KY EIN: 61-6166544

The Mildred V Horn Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation established in 1988 and based in La Grange, Kentucky. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on historic preservation, education, and homeless services.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$19.7M

+5.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.3M

+6.5% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$328K

+6.5% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary giving areas include:

Historic Preservation

Preservation and restoration of historic homes built between the mid-1700s and mid-1800s that are open to the public
This represents the foundation's largest area of grantmaking

Education

Support for K-12 schools and higher education institutions
Grantmaking in this area is restricted to Kentucky, primarily Oldham County and contiguous counties

Housing and Homelessness

Support for homeless shelters
Grantmaking restricted to Oldham County and neighboring counties in Kentucky

Grantmaking

Recent grantees include:

Review Cycle

are documented in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations in the following states:

Kentucky (primary focus)
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Tennessee
Illinois
Virginia
Missouri

For historic home preservation, funding is available across these eight states. Education and homeless services funding is restricted to Oldham County, Kentucky and its contiguous counties.

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $10.0M (100%)

States

Kentucky

Cities

LagrangeLouisville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets and Annual Giving (2024)

Total Assets: $19,716,592
Total Revenues: $3,620,005
Total Expenses: $2,596,988
Total Giving: $2,298,350

Historical Assets (2023)

Total Assets: $18.7 million
Total Revenues: $2.71 million
Total Expenses: $2.53 million
Total Liabilities: $2,090

The foundation maintains minimal liabilities and operates with positive revenue margins.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$19,716,592	$18,690,547	$18,519,648
Revenue	$3,620,005	$2,708,737	$1,216,745
Expenses	$2,596,988	$2,530,997	$2,314,232
Qualifying Distributions	$2,566,435	$2,284,273	$2,241,376
Net Investment Income	$1,476,863	$1,323,081	$1,051,896
Distributable Amount	$2,565,124	$2,240,622	$2,252,839

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Charitable ($1,024,500), Educational ($597,350), Homeless Shelterresources ($380,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHARITABLE LAGRANGE, KY	VARIOUS PURPOSES	$1,024,500
EDUCATIONAL LAGRANGE, KY	VARIOUS PURPOSES	$597,350
HISTORIC RESTORATION LAGRANGE, KY	VARIOUS PURPOSES	$204,500
HOMELESS SHELTERRESOURCES LAGRANGE, KY	VARIOUS PURPOSES	$380,000
LITERARY LAGRANGE, KY	VARIOUS PURPOSES	$62,000
RELIGIOUS LAGRANGE, KY	VARIOUS PURPOSES	$10,000
SCIENTIFIC LAGRANGE, KY	VARIOUS PURPOSES	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Trustees and Staff:

William D Davis (Trustee, $53,200 compensation)
Kimberly A Bowman (Trustee and Program Officer, $81,275 compensation)
Walter T Crutcher (Trustee, $8,800 compensation)
Louisa H Gaines (Trustee, $2,000 compensation)
H Scott Davis (listed as contact person in some sources)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WALTER T CRUTCHER	TRUSTEE	2.5	$4,838
WILLIAM D DAVIS	TRUSTEE	22	$51,875
LOUISA M GAINES	TRUSTEE	2.5	$9,504
KIMBERLY A BOWMAN	TRUSTEE	35	$81,880

Contact Information

Address: 2028 South Highway 53, Suite 3, PMB 324 La Grange, KY 40031-9119

Phone: 502-895-2622

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mildred V Horn Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary giving areas include: **Historic Preservation** • Preservation and restoration of historic homes built between the mid-1700s and mid-1800s that are open to the public • This represents the foundation's largest area of grantmaking **Education** • Support for K-12 schools and higher education institutions • Grantmaking in this area is restricted to Kentucky, primarily Oldham County and contiguous counties **Housing and Homelessness** • Support for homeless shelters • Gran…

How do I apply for a grant from Mildred V Horn Foundation?

**Grant Amounts** • Typical awards range from $3,000 to $1,024,500 • Median grant: $336,000 • Maximum grant: $660,000 **Recent Grant Activity** Recent grantees include: • Harrison Alternative Education Center ($597,350 in 2024) • Louisville Literary Arts ($62,000 in 2024) • Historic Madison (Indiana) • Owlsley Brown Frazier Historic Arms Museum Foundation • Historic Homes Foundation of Louisville • University of Louisville **Application Process** No specific application procedures or deadlines …

Where does Mildred V Horn Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations in the following states: • Kentucky (primary focus) • Ohio • Indiana • West Virginia • Tennessee • Illinois • Virginia • Missouri For historic home preservation, funding is available across these eight states. Education and homeless services funding is restricted to Oldham County, Kentucky and its contiguous counties.

What size grants does Mildred V Horn Foundation award?

In 2024, Mildred V Horn Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $328K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mildred V Horn Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mildred V Horn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.