Mildred V Horn Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker 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.

Key facts about Mildred V Horn Foundation

EIN: 61-6166544
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $2,298,350
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $328,336
Median grant: $204,500
Total assets: $19,716,592
Primary geography: Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: No specific application procedures or deadlines are documented in available sources. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Mildred V Horn Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Mildred V Horn Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Kentucky (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lagrange, KY (7 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Purposes" (7 grants).

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.

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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

Review Cycle

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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 $2.3M (100%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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 recipients 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
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

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

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?

No specific application procedures or deadlines are documented in available sources. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

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.