Horton Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Horton Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brookfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,640 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,605. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,640
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,605
- Assets$472,447
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,857 the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 | $19,266 | 16 | $425,948 |
| 2024 | $29,857 | 15 | $457,393 |
| 2025 | $20,640 | 17 | $472,447 |
How to apply
Horton Family Foundation Inc 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 Horton Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $7,078 |
| California | 3 | $4,822 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,210 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $530 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity | Seeking to put Gods love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. | $3,605 |
| Make A Wish New Jersey | Togther, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $2,538 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Our mission is to provide medical and humanitarian relief to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion. | $1,254 |
| Alternatives Inc | Alternatives, Inc providescomprehensive services toindividuals with intellectualand developmentaldisabilities, those withmental health diagnoses,as well as individuals andfamilies experiencinghomelessnes, to enablethem to reach their highestlevel of independence and integration in the community. | $1,210 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metroli | The mission of SecondHarvest Food Bank ofMetrolina is to feed hungrypeople by soliciting anddistributing food andhousehold items throughpartner agencies. SecondHarvest works to educatepeople in the community about the nature of and solutions to the problem of hunger. | $1,200 |
| Carolina Raptor Center | Carolina Raptor Center ignites imaginations and inspires engagement in the natural world through the exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey. | $1,036 |
| Individual | $1,031 | |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | The Los Angeles LGBT Center is building aworld where LGBT people thrive as healthy,equal, and complete members of society. | $1,030 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | The National Network of Abortion Funds builds power with members to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access by centering people who have abortions and organizing at the intersections of racial, economic, and reproductive justice. | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | The mission of Planned Parenthood is toprovide comprehensive reproductive andcomplementary health care services insettings which preserve and protect theessential privacy and rights of each individual. | $1,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | The Seeing Eye is aphilanthropic organizationwhose mission is toenhance theindependence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs. | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| The Children Center Of New Milford | The Childrens Center of New Milford provides topquality early childhood education, childcare, anddaycare for children ranging in age from 3 months-old to 8 years-old. | $1,000 |
| Silversea Fund for Galapagos | The Silversea Fund for Galapagos is an important way to ensure that the remarkable wildlife and ecosystems of Galapagos are protected forgenerations to come. | $1,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Reproductive Freedom For All Organizes and mobilizes our 4 million members to fight for access to abortion, birth control, paid parental leave, and protections from pregnancy discrimination | $1,000 |
| Individual | Providing a safety net to those in need, wesave the lives of vulnerable cats and dogswhile connecting people and pets throughinnovative and targeted services. | $530 |
| Individual | $206 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Horton
- Sarah McGrath
Questions people ask
Does Horton Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Horton Family Foundation Inc give?
$20,640 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Horton Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Horton (Trustee) and Sarah McGrath (Trustee).
What does Horton Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and faith communities.