Over the Horizon Action
Over the Horizon Action is established primarily to further the common good and general welfare of U.S. citizens by educating the general public about public policies that will increase economic growth and expand the American middle class.
Over the Horizon Action at a glance
In short: Over the Horizon Action gave $11.2M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,153,500
- +7335.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,593,357
- +2024.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $848,500
- Total assets
- $9,967,388
- +184.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Over the Horizon Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Better Tomorrow ($6.9M). Together the top 7 received $11.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $11.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $11.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Tomorrow Richmond, VA | General support | $6,900,000 |
| The Faithful in Action Cheyenne, WY | General support | $2,050,000 |
| Revitalization Partners Fu New York, NY | General support | $1,250,000 |
| American Encore Phoenix, AZ | General support | $848,500 |
| Edmund Burke Foundation I White Plains, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Firebrand Action Glen Allen, VA | General support | $30,000 |
| Fair Lines America Foundat Alexandria, VA | General support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,967,388 | $20,697,319 | $14,232,704 | $11,153,500 | 7 | $332,200 |
| 2023 | $3,502,773 | $3,884,600 | $886,394 | $150,000 | 2 | $26,277 |
| 2022 | $504,567 | $675,000 | $170,433 | — | — | — |
About Over the Horizon Action
Based on IRS filings
Over the Horizon Action is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $11.2M. Net investment income was $332K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Over the Horizon Action's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Applegate
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Turner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Kimball
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ned Ryun (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Over the Horizon Action
How much does Over the Horizon Action give each year?
Over the Horizon Action gave $11.2M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 2 grants.
What is Over the Horizon Action's typical grant size?
Over the Horizon Action's median grant in 2024 was $848,500, and its average grant was $1,593,357, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Over the Horizon Action give grants?
Over the Horizon Action gives mostly in Virginia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (18%) and New York (12%).
Does Over the Horizon Action give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Over the Horizon Action's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Over the Horizon Action's largest grantees?
Over the Horizon Action's largest 2024 grantees include Better Tomorrow ($6,900,000), The Faithful in Action ($2,050,000) and Revitalization Partners Fu ($1,250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Over the Horizon Action?
Over the Horizon Action reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.7M.
What is Over the Horizon Action's EIN?
Over the Horizon Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0696885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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