Horst Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Horst Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $862,700 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $322,000. 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$862,700
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$322,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $718,700 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $375,700 | 27 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $718,700 | 33 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $862,700 | 28 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Horst 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 Horst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $479,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $108,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $72,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $44,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $36,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $26,500 |
| California | 2 | $24,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $24,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $12,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Family Institute | Operating fund | $322,000 |
| Align Life Ministries | Operating fund | $68,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Operating fund | $54,000 |
| International Fellowship Christians & Jews | Operating fund | $54,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Operating fund | $54,000 |
| Family Talk | Operating fund | $36,000 |
| Ten Million for Christ | Operating fund | $36,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Operating fund | $24,000 |
| Care-Net | Operating fund | $24,000 |
| Holy Land Missions | Operating fund | $24,000 |
| Susek Evangelical Association | Operating fund | $18,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge | Operating fund | $12,000 |
| Allen Jackson Ministries | Operating fund | $12,000 |
| Family Research Council | Operating fund | $12,000 |
| First Liberty Institute | Operating fund | $12,000 |
| Jesus Online Ministries | Operating fund | $12,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | Operating fund | $12,000 |
| Navigators | Operating fund | $12,000 |
| Turning Point Ministries | Operating fund | $12,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators USA | Operating fund | $12,000 |
| Joshua Fund | Operating fund | $8,000 |
| American Bible Society | Operating fund | $6,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Operating fund | $6,000 |
| Cpyu | Operating fund | $6,000 |
| Friendship Ministries | Operating fund | $6,000 |
| Manheim Twp Bible 2 School | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Wingfield Ministries | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| RBC Ministries | Operating fund | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Clyde W Horst
- Daniel W Haines
- A Steven Horst III
- Barbara Horst
Questions people ask
Does Horst Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Horst Foundation give?
$862,700 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Horst Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clyde W Horst (President/Director), Daniel W Haines (Vice President/Director), A Steven Horst III (Treasurer/Secretary/Direct) and Barbara Horst (Director).
What does Horst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.