Horner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Horner Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $729,611 in 85 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $620,161. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$729,611
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$620,161
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2023 was up from $112,050 the year before.
33% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $112,050 | 78 | $0 |
| 2023 | $729,611 | 85 | $0 |
How to apply
Horner 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 Horner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $632,661 |
| Illinois | 36 | $49,950 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $20,000 |
| New York | 6 | $11,000 |
| Idaho | 3 | $7,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,500 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Unrestricted | $620,161 |
| American Rivers | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Legal Services Corporation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ajc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Family Focus | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Francis W Parker School | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Griffen Museum of Science | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| High-Jump | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| High-Jump | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hunger Coalition | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hunger Coalition | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Magen David Adom (Red Cross of Isra | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Obama Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Obama Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| We Care Solar | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Rivers | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Camp Nebagamon Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Elyssa's Mission | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Higher Ground | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rac Fund for Social Justice | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rac Fund for Social Justice | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Connecticut College | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Crown School | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Trout Unlimited | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of Chicago - Crown Schoo | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of Chicago - Smart Museu | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of Chicago-Women's Board | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of Chicago-Women's Board | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Cara Chicago | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| No Kid Hungry | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Aidslife Cycle Co San Francisco A | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bowery Residents Committee | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago Coalition Homeless | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Digestive Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Enriching Lives Through Music | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Hanan
- Jill Levi
Questions people ask
Does Horner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Horner Foundation give?
$729,611 in tax year 2023, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Horner Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Linda Hanan (President/Tr) and Jill Levi (Secretary).
What does Horner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.