Third Horizon Foundation
Third Horizon Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $140,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in Tennessee and California.
Third Horizon Foundation at a glance
In short: Third Horizon Foundation gave $140K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,667
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,446,977
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Third Horizon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 193809, San Francisco, CA 94119-3809
Phone: (415) 284-8697
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Third Horizon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bay Area Cancer Connections ($20K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 21% to recipients in California, and 7% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Third Horizon Foundation gives
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 115% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $140K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Cancer Connections San Mateo, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Bridges of Williamson County Franklin, TN | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Tennessee Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Josephs Storehouse of Hurricane Mills Hurricane Mills, TN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Mother to Mother Inc Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Nashville Diaper Connection Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns St. Louis, MO | To Support the Organization's Work in Tennessee | $10,000 |
| One Generation Away Franklin, TN | To Support the Organization's Work in Tennessee | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,446,977 | $698,763 | $177,050 | $140,000 | 12 | $171,970 | $360,041 | $163,314 |
| 2023 | $2,925,264 | $164,270 | $128,316 | $105,000 | 7 | $127,423 | $64,270 | $137,704 |
| 2022 | $2,889,310 | $765,202 | $124,580 | $105,000 | 2 | $115,199 | $674,890 | $113,076 |
| 2021 | $2,259,410 | $902,318 | $86,516 | $65,000 | 5 | $75,125 | $811,900 | $118,856 |
| 2020 | $1,432,923 | $235,743 | $90,693 | $80,000 | 2 | — | $35,743 | $99,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Third Horizon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes cancer support, family homelessness services, infant and child essentials, student support, newborn health, diaper access, and tutoring.
For example, Bay Area Cancer Connections says it supports people affected by breast or ovarian cancer with personalized services. Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter describes its work as housing, supporting, empowering, and advocating for families experiencing homelessness. Mother to Mother says it provides health, safety, and wellness items for infants and children in need, while Nashville Diaper Connection works to ensure babies in Middle Tennessee have enough diapers. Communities in Schools of Tennessee says it surrounds students with community support to help them stay in school and achieve in life. Nurses for Newborns describes providing home-based services for babies and families, with operations in St. Louis and Nashville. Homework Hotline says it provides free one-on-one tutoring by phone to Tennessee students and their parents.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $140,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed award was $20,000 to Bay Area Cancer Connections. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to Bridges of Williamson County, Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee; and $10,000 each to Communities in Schools of Tennessee, Mother to Mother, Nashville Diaper Connection, and Nurses for Newborns.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Katherine E Thompson, president and director; Riley P Bechtel, vice president and director; Susan P Bechtel, CFO and director; Brendan P Bechtel, director; Darren H Bechtel, director; Douglas Thompson, COO and director; and Amy Dunphy, secretary.
Third Horizon Foundation is led by Katherine E. Thompson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine E. Thompson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brendan P. Bechtel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Darren H. Bechtel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas Thompson
COO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Riley P. Bechtel
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan P. Bechtel
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Dunphy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Third Horizon Foundation
How much does Third Horizon Foundation give each year?
Third Horizon Foundation gave $140K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 7 grants.
What is Third Horizon Foundation's typical grant size?
Third Horizon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,667, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Third Horizon Foundation give grants?
Third Horizon Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (21%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (6 grants) and Franklin, TN (2 grants).
Does Third Horizon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Third Horizon Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Third Horizon Foundation's largest grantees?
Third Horizon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bay Area Cancer Connections ($20,000), Bridges of Williamson County ($15,000) and Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Third Horizon Foundation?
Third Horizon Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Third Horizon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes cancer support, family homelessness services, infant and child essentials, student support, newborn health, diaper access, and tutoring. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Third Horizon Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Third Horizon Foundation's EIN?
Third Horizon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0721691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Third Horizon Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Third Horizon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/third-horizon-foundation-morg_caa577acd07b4ce09c8a7d73bd623c34
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