The Hb and Lucille Horn Foundation
The HB and Lucille Horn Foundation is a private family foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Established in 1961, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$493K
-10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$205K
-7.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-19.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports the following primary funding areas:
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Education
- Human Services
- Youth Development
- Religion and Spiritual Development
- Journalism
- Creative Writing
- Historic Buildings
Grantmaking
There are no specific application forms, submission deadlines, restrictions, or limitations on awards. The foundation accepts inquiries but does not require letters of intent or formal proposals.
Grant Range
$7,500
Average Grant
$7,500
Review Cycle
, restrictions, or limitations on awards. The foundation accepts inquiries but does not require letters of intent or formal proposals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- California
- New Mexico (with particular focus on Bernalillo County and Santa Fe County)
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $493,216
- Total Annual Giving: $205,268
- Total Revenue: $155,000
- Total Expenses: $211,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since February 1963
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $493,216 | $548,840 | $702,083 |
| Revenue | $155,182 | $73,788 | $338,201 |
| Expenses | $210,806 | $227,031 | $285,816 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $207,497 | $219,296 | $265,240 |
| Net Investment Income | $152,913 | $70,788 | $336,226 |
| Distributable Amount | $54,890 | $56,816 | $66,046 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ruthie Horn Robbins – Vice-President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS E HORN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ROBBINS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RUTHIE HORN ROBBINS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Primary Address: 817 Stagecoach Drive Santa Fe, NM 87501-1143
Mailing Address: PO Box 9346 Albuquerque, NM 87119
Phone: 505-265-3553
EIN: 85-6011264
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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