The Horton Foundation
The Horton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $875.
The Horton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Horton Foundation gave $2K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $350), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,100
- -53.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $350
- -61.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $450
- Total assets
- $35,278
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Horton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alder Springs Deaf & Blind Community ($500). Together the top 6 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Horton Foundation gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $7K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Springs Deaf & Blind Community Morganton, NC | For Operations at Recipient's Discretion | $500 |
| Burke County United Way Morganton, NC | For Operations at Recipient's Discretion | $500 |
| St Matthews House Naples, FL | For Operations at Recipient's Discretion | $500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | For Operations at Recipient's Discretion | $400 |
| The USO Washington DC, DC | For Operations at Recipient's Discretion | $100 |
| St Judes Memphis, TN | For Operations at Recipient's Discretion | $100 |
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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 | $35,278 | $6,448 | $3,602 | $2,100 | 6 | $2,100 | $875 | $2,070 |
| 2024 | $32,432 | $3,174 | $5,814 | $4,500 | 5 | $4,500 | $1,479 | $1,824 |
| 2023 | $35,072 | $-3,498 | $3,083 | $1,900 | 6 | $1,900 | $1,062 | $1,644 |
| 2022 | $41,653 | $7,787 | $8,666 | $6,800 | 7 | $6,800 | $1,265 | $1,912 |
| 2021 | $42,532 | $8,187 | $5,493 | $2,100 | 7 | $2,100 | $1,349 | $2,048 |
| 2020 | $39,838 | $1,510 | $2,758 | $2,100 | 7 | — | $1,496 | $1,792 |
| 2019 | $41,086 | $3,864 | $4,543 | $3,900 | 6 | — | $1,873 | $1,961 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Horton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Horton Foundation is led by Charles E. Horton, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles E. Horton
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antoinette G. Horton
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Horton Foundation
How much does The Horton Foundation give each year?
The Horton Foundation gave $2K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 5 grants.
What is The Horton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Horton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $450, and its average grant was $350, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Horton Foundation give grants?
The Horton Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Florida (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morganton, NC (2 grants).
Does The Horton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Horton Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Operations at Recipient's Discretion" (6 grants).
Who are The Horton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Horton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alder Springs Deaf & Blind Community ($500), Burke County United Way ($500) and St Matthews House ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Horton Foundation?
The Horton Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Horton Foundation's EIN?
The Horton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2037676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Horton Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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