The Horstkotte Family Charitable
The Horstkotte Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Horstkotte Family Charitable at a glance
In short: The Horstkotte Family Charitable gave $43K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Oregon. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,433
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $759,987
- +22.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (14 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (67% 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 The Horstkotte Family Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists a letter as the application material and David Horstkotte as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: David Horstkotte
Mailing address: 6129 Sw Salmon, Portland, OR 97221
Phone: (503) 816-4508
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Horstkotte Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($4K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (67%), New York (10%), Washington (7%), Utah (6%), and Wyoming (5%). The listed grants show a concentration of recipients in Oregon, including multiple organizations in Portland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Horstkotte Family Charitable open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 30 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $986; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2019) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General support for mortgage- free housing for gold star and fallen first responder families. | $3,500 |
| Jesuit High School Portland, OR | Education | $3,000 |
| St Andrew Nativity School Portland, OR | Education | $2,500 |
| Youth Villages Lake Oswego, OR | Helps Children & Families Live Successfully | $2,500 |
| Portland Art Museum Portland, OR | Education | $2,500 |
| US Ski Snowboard Foundation Park City, UT | Encourage and Support Athletes | $2,500 |
| Hoyt Arboretum Friends Portland, OR | General Support Grant | $2,500 |
| Pacific Northwest Ski Association Quincy, WA | Support Grant | $2,500 |
| Oregon Historical Society Portland, OR | Support Grant | $2,000 |
| The Portland Garden Club Portland, OR | Education | $1,500 |
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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 | $759,987 | $185,628 | $45,408 | $43,000 | 30 | $44,564 | $20,454 | $39,668 |
| 2024 | $619,767 | $25,803 | $42,076 | $37,611 | 24 | $40,579 | $24,520 | $37,916 |
| 2023 | $636,040 | $-12,423 | $43,939 | $37,700 | 23 | $39,276 | $15,409 | $35,378 |
| 2022 | $692,402 | $18,149 | $35,909 | $33,270 | 22 | $34,752 | $25,467 | $36,413 |
| 2021 | $710,162 | $28,307 | $38,172 | $36,580 | 27 | $37,536 | $27,674 | $35,027 |
| 2020 | $720,027 | $590,673 | $24,296 | $22,950 | 14 | — | $5,048 | $14,420 |
| 2019 | $153,650 | $2,564 | $8,007 | $6,600 | 8 | — | $2,144 | $6,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Horstkotte Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 foundation’s filing does not state a mission. It lists restrictions on awards for organizations and institutions involved in the care and services of children and youth, education, religious, humanitarian, environmental, health, and cultural activities.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Portland Art Museum says its mission is to engage diverse communities through art and film, and to collect, preserve, and educate. The Oregon Historical Society says it educates, informs, and engages the public by collecting, preserving, and interpreting Oregon’s history. The Portland Garden Club says it promotes gardening, conservation, civic beauty, and environmental protection through education and action. Other grantees describe work in food recovery and food security, wildlife conservation, senior nutrition and social support, preservation of Timberline Lodge, and literacy instruction for children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $43,000. Grants ranged from $300 to $3,500, with a median of $1,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $3,500 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation for mortgage-free housing for Gold Star and fallen first responder families; $3,000 to Jesuit High School for education; and $2,500 each to St Andrew Nativity School, Youth Villages, Portland Art Museum, US Ski Snowboard Foundation, Hoyt Arboretum Friends, and Pacific Northwest Ski Association. Other listed grants included $2,000 to Oregon Historical Society, $1,500 each to The Portland Garden Club and Mt Hood Cultural Center Museum, and $1,200 to Oregon Zoo Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Horstkotte and Joyce Woodring as trustees.
The Horstkotte Family Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Horstkotte
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Woodring
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joan Horstkotte (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Fred Horstkotte (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Horstkotte Family Charitable
How much does The Horstkotte Family Charitable give each year?
The Horstkotte Family Charitable gave $43K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 24 grants.
What is The Horstkotte Family Charitable's typical grant size?
The Horstkotte Family Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,433, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Horstkotte Family Charitable that year got $986 on average.
Where does The Horstkotte Family Charitable give grants?
The Horstkotte Family Charitable gives mostly in Oregon: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (16 grants), Quincy, WA (2 grants) and Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does The Horstkotte Family Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of The Horstkotte Family Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants) and "Support Grant" (5 grants).
Who are The Horstkotte Family Charitable's largest grantees?
The Horstkotte Family Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($3,500), Jesuit High School ($3,000) and St Andrew Nativity School ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Horstkotte Family Charitable?
The Horstkotte Family Charitable reported $760K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Horstkotte Family Charitable fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. It lists restrictions on awards for organizations and institutions involved in the care and services of children and youth, education, religious, humanitarian, environmental, health, and cultural activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Horstkotte Family Charitable?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Horstkotte Family Charitable's EIN?
The Horstkotte Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1279875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Horstkotte Family Charitable 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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