Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati
Preselected recipients only
Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati is a private foundation in Dover, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $237,844 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$237,844
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $203,877 the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 | $231,785 | 58 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $203,877 | 32 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $237,844 | 37 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati 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 Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $232,697 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,280 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,025 |
| Illinois | 1 | $800 |
| Virginia | 1 | $765 |
| Maryland | 3 | $710 |
| California | 1 | $378 |
| New York | 1 | $189 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Um - Pastor's Discretionary | Services - missions | $50,000 |
| Bell Family Shelter | Housing support/mentally ill individ | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Co Food Bank | Services | $15,000 |
| Lifepath Christian Ministries | Services for the homeless | $15,000 |
| New Hope Ministries | Christian social service agency | $15,000 |
| Water Street Ministries | Helping the homeless | $13,000 |
| The Well | Medication assistance | $11,000 |
| York Literacy Institute | Services | $10,250 |
| York County Community Foundation | Services | $10,000 |
| York Day Early Learning | Early learning services | $10,000 |
| York Habitat for Humanity | Housing services | $10,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Hot meal program | $7,000 |
| Red Lion Bible Church | Services | $7,000 |
| Central Pa Food Bank | Food bank | $6,000 |
| Friends & Neighbors of Pa | Services | $5,000 |
| Keystone Health- Susq Svc Dogs | Services | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army-York | Services | $5,000 |
| Servants Inc | Services | $5,000 |
| Healthy York Coalition- Alpha | Services | $3,000 |
| Covenant UMC | Services | $2,500 |
| Mercury One | Services | $1,030 |
| American Red Cross -National | Services | $1,025 |
| The Luzerne Foundation - Flowing R | Services | $1,000 |
| Awana International | Literacy | $800 |
| Mission Msa | Services | $765 |
| Penn State | Services | $507 |
| Hospice & Community Care | Services | $500 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Services | $500 |
| York Health Foundation | Services | $440 |
| St Baldrick's | Services | $378 |
| American Heart Association | Services | $250 |
| East York Elementary PTO | Services | $200 |
| Yorkshire Elementary PTO | Services | $200 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Services | $189 |
| American Cancer Society | Cancer prevention | $106 |
| Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay | Services | $104 |
| Robeson Elementary PTO | Services | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Stacey Horn
- Ann Kunkel
- Carole D Horn
- Ralph E Horn Jr
- Beth Ann Horn
- Christine Carrigan
- Shannon Shank
- Pastor Tanya Brubaker
- Michael Yorgey
- Robin Kunkel
- R Lee Kunkel
Questions people ask
Does Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati give?
$237,844 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati?
Its 2025 filing lists Stacey Horn (Treasurer/Gr), Ann Kunkel (President), Carole D Horn (Secretary) and Ralph E Horn Jr (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Russell E & Eleanor B Horn Foundati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and food and hunger.