The Horn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Horn Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $550,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$56.8 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 57 | $51.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 61 | $56.8 million |
How to apply
The Horn Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Horn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $730,500 |
| California | 30 | $653,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $645,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $570,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $466,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Montana | 5 | $31,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $3,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sundance Institute | General | $550,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General | $355,000 |
| Duke University | General | $315,000 |
| The Climate Reality Project | General | $300,000 |
| Howard University | General | $200,000 |
| NRDC | General | $125,000 |
| Afi | General | $100,000 |
| State Leadership Project | General | $100,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | General | $100,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General | $100,000 |
| Archer School for Girls | General | $75,000 |
| Captain Planet Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Duke Memorial United Methodist Church | General | $50,000 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association | General | $50,000 |
| La Philharmonic Association | General | $50,000 |
| LCV Education Fund | General | $50,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition | General | $50,000 |
| Autry National Museum | General | $35,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse | General | $35,000 |
| Heal the Bay | General | $25,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School | General | $25,000 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | General | $25,000 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine | General | $25,000 |
| People for the American Way | General | $25,000 |
| Race to Erase Ms | General | $25,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | General | $25,000 |
| Tree People | General | $25,000 |
| Union College | General | $25,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | General | $25,000 |
| Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai | General | $20,000 |
| Children's Institute | General | $15,000 |
| The Nest School | General | $15,000 |
| Alliance for the Wild Rockies | General | $13,750 |
| American Heart Association | General | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General | $10,000 |
| Keep Bel Air Beautiful | General | $10,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | General | $10,000 |
| Oceana | General | $10,000 |
| PBS Socal | General | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan F Horn
- Cindy Horn
- Pamela Wenn
Questions people ask
Does The Horn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Horn Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Horn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan F Horn (Vice President), Cindy Horn (President) and Pamela Wenn (Treasurer).
What does The Horn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.