The Joaquin Horton
The Joaquin Horton is a private foundation, based in San Rafael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $17K.
The Joaquin Horton at a glance
In short: The Joaquin Horton gave $17K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,320
- -42.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,464
- -30.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,253
- +615.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Joaquin Horton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tunnel to Towers ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joaquin Horton gives
- Giving grew 147% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $30K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | General Support | $1,320 |
| SF Marin Food Bank San Rafael, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,253 | $25,000 | $17,901 | $17,320 | 5 | $17,320 | $391 |
| 2023 | $1,154 | $15,000 | $30,625 | $30,000 | 6 | $30,000 | $442 |
| 2022 | $16,779 | $30,000 | $17,050 | $16,500 | 4 | $16,500 | $507 |
| 2021 | $3,829 | $10,000 | $7,525 | $7,000 | 3 | $7,000 | $128 |
| 2020 | $1,354 | $10,000 | $17,150 | $16,750 | 6 | — | $243 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joaquin Horton reported a distributable amount of $391 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joaquin Horton is led by Joaquin Horton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joaquin Horton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nellie Horton
V. President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Sarrafazdeh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Balak
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Joaquin Horton
How much does The Joaquin Horton give each year?
The Joaquin Horton gave $17K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 6 grants.
What is The Joaquin Horton's typical grant size?
The Joaquin Horton's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,464, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joaquin Horton give grants?
The Joaquin Horton gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%).
Does The Joaquin Horton give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Joaquin Horton's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship-Tuition" (3 grants).
How large is The Joaquin Horton?
The Joaquin Horton reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $391 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Joaquin Horton's EIN?
The Joaquin Horton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2059925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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