The Horn Foundation
The Horn Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California, established in 1990. It operates as a sheltered foundation with a focus on identifying and supporting change makers committed to addressing environmental and social challenges. The foundation provides a platform for philanthropists and visionaries to support projects with meaningful impact on both people and the planet.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$57.0M
+10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+6.3% YoY
Grant Count
61
+7.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-0.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Horn Foundation's mission is to identify, engage, and empower change makers committed to creating and promoting a better world by providing a platform for visionaries to tackle social and environmental challenges. Through its programs and initiatives, the foundation strives to provide resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to these change makers.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Environmental issues and conservation
- Social issues and community development
- Educational initiatives with environmental and social impact
- Youth development and personal development opportunities
- Field projects addressing planetary and humanitarian concerns
The foundation aims to raise awareness of current environmental and social issues and implements field projects to create tangible impact. It fosters a community of like-minded individuals and organizations to amplify the collective impact of their work.
Grantmaking
Typical awards range from $500 to $2,000,000.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making activities are primarily concentrated in:
- California
- District of Columbia
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $57,029,461 (as of 2024)
Total Giving: $3,170,000 (2024)
Revenue: $827,000 (2023)
Expenses: $3,290,000 (2023)
Total Assets: $51,600,000 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $1,990,000 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $57,029,461 | $51,576,251 | $50,449,629 |
| Revenue | $3,516,718 | $826,610 | $4,460,118 |
| Expenses | $2,763,362 | $3,294,699 | $2,781,163 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,202,123 | $3,030,263 | $5,008,133 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,134,647 | $1,080,690 | $2,879,859 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,641,459 | $2,454,668 | $2,800,612 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN F HORN | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| CINDY HORN | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| PAMELA WENN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
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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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