Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati
The Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundation is a private foundation based in Dover, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported 37 grants totaling $237,844, including support for charitable organizations serving people in York and Lancaster Counties.
Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati at a glance
In short: Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati gave $238K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,844
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,428
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,776,366
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (12 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5885 Mountain Rd, Dover, PA 17315
Phone: (717) 873-5715
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Calvary Um - Pastor's Discretionary ($50K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 237 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 98% of grant dollars. The largest listed grants went to organizations in York and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 37 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $814; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $7K repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2020) to $241K (2022). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Um - Pastor's Discretionary York, PA | Services - Missions | $50,000 |
| Bell Family Shelter York, PA | Housing Support/Mentally Ill Individ | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Co Food Bank Lancaster, PA | Services | $15,000 |
| Lifepath Christian Ministries York, PA | Services for the Homeless | $15,000 |
| New Hope Ministries Dillsburg, PA | Christian Social Service Agency | $15,000 |
| Water Street Ministries Lancaster, PA | Helping the Homeless | $13,000 |
| The Well York, PA | Medication Assistance | $11,000 |
| York Literacy Institute York, PA | Services | $10,250 |
| York County Community Foundation York, PA | Services | $10,000 |
| York Day Early Learning York, PA | Early Learning Services | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,776,366 | $387,004 | $314,170 | $237,844 | 37 | $243,784 | $327,498 | $255,159 |
| 2024 | $4,703,907 | $968,133 | $289,150 | $203,877 | 32 | $209,942 | $912,240 | $224,964 |
| 2023 | $4,024,010 | $1,101,343 | $292,991 | $231,785 | 58 | $237,931 | $1,046,283 | $206,716 |
| 2022 | $3,233,771 | $293,284 | $320,346 | $240,668 | 59 | $247,074 | $235,365 | $238,526 |
| 2021 | $3,269,546 | $684,069 | $256,435 | $214,225 | 51 | $219,688 | $651,293 | $245,485 |
| 2020 | $2,863,324 | $222,751 | $224,199 | $193,475 | 51 | — | $199,355 | $220,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati reported a distributable amount of $255K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work involves housing, homelessness services, food assistance, early learning, literacy, and other community services. For example, Water Street Ministries says it provides practical services, resources, and relational support to people experiencing poverty and homelessness in Lancaster County. York Habitat for Humanity describes itself as a faith-based housing ministry providing affordable homeownership to low-income families in York County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $237,844. Grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Among the largest were $50,000 to Calvary UM – Pastor’s Discretionary for missions; $25,000 to Bell Family Shelter for housing support; and $15,000 each to Lancaster Co Food Bank, LifePath Christian Ministries, and New Hope Ministries. Other grants included $13,000 to Water Street Ministries, $10,250 to York Literacy Institute, and $10,000 each to York County Community Foundation, York Day Early Learning, and York Habitat for Humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Stacey Horn, Treasurer/GR; Ann Kunkel, President; Carole D Horn, Secretary; and directors Ralph E Horn Jr, Beth Ann Horn, Christine Carrigan, Shannon Shank, Pastor Tanya Brubaker, Michael Yorgey, and Robin Kunkel.
Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati is led by Ann Kunkel, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Kunkel
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Beth Ann Horn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Carrigan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph E. Horn Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Tanya Brubaker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Yorgey
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Kunkel
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Shank
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Lee Kunkel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Horn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Carole D. Horn
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Russell E. Horn III (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shannon Kunkel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Holmes (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pastor Mike Brossman (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Stacey Horn (Treasurer/GR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati
How much does Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati give each year?
Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati gave $238K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $204K across 32 grants.
What is Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati's typical grant size?
Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,428, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati that year got $814 on average.
Where does Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati give grants?
Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (14 grants), Lancaster, PA (4 grants), Red Lion, PA (2 grants) and Harrisburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Services" (25 grants).
Who are Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati's largest grantees?
Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati's largest 2025 grantees include Calvary Um - Pastor's Discretionary ($50,000), Bell Family Shelter ($25,000) and Lancaster Co Food Bank ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati?
Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $255K (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.
What does Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work involves housing, homelessness services, food assistance, early learning, literacy, and other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati's EIN?
Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2663207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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