Third Horizon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Third Horizon Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $140,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$140,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $105,000 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,000 | 7 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 12 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Third Horizon 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 Third Horizon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Bridges of Williamson County | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Tennessee | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Josephs Storehouse of Hurricane Mills | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mother to Mother Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nashville Diaper Connection | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | To support the organization's work in tennessee | $10,000 |
| One Generation Away | To support the organization's work in tennessee | $10,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | To support the stanford horse care fund: gardt | $10,000 |
| Homework Hotline Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine E Thompson
- Riley P Bechtel
- Susan P Bechtel
- Brendan P Bechtel
- Darren H Bechtel
- Douglas Thompson
- Amy Dunphy
Questions people ask
Does Third Horizon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Third Horizon Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Third Horizon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine E Thompson (President & Director), Riley P Bechtel (Vice President & Director), Susan P Bechtel (Cfo & Director) and Brendan P Bechtel (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Third Horizon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.