The Horner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Horner Foundation is a private foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $299,927 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $11,430 and the largest $72,500. 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$299,927
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$11,430
- Largest grant$72,500
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $325,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $301,000 | 21 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 16 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $299,927 | 18 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
The 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Horner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $139,327 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $75,625 |
| California | 4 | $70,600 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $3,125 |
| Iowa | 1 | $625 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $625 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Foundation | Entity support | $72,500 |
| Baby Basics Northampton | Dream safe baby | $33,729 |
| Acta Non Verba Youth Urban Farm Project | No limit leadership program (nllp) | $30,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | Heights computer science and technology pathway | $30,000 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | Girls middle school to high school transition & pipeline | $30,000 |
| Daventry Volunteer Centre | Milk & you peer support | $20,238 |
| Black Girls Love Math | Black girls love math after school enrichment | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Robotics Coalition Inc | Afterschool robotics: pathways to STEM college & career for underserved philadelphia youth | $20,000 |
| African Youth Arise (Aya) | Safe relationships & sexual health | $12,860 |
| Foodcorps | The joy & power of food: intersection of food justice & youth development in oakland | $10,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Entity support | $8,100 |
| Jeff Kornblau Partners for Patient Advocacy Ta Jkppa | Entity support | $5,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Urban Adamah | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | Support for field hockey team | $625 |
| McDaniel College Inc | Support for men's lacrosse program | $625 |
| The CTC Wellness Foundation | Entity support | $625 |
| The Peddie School | Support for athletics fund | $625 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Horner Cullen
- Ann Marie Horner
- Terry Horner
- Jay Cullen
- Finn Cullen
- Carolyn Horner
- Kathryn Horner
- Meghann Horner-Smith
- Avery Levy
- Damon Levy
- Corey Shaffer
Questions people ask
Does The Horner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Horner Foundation give?
$299,927 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $11,430.
Who runs The Horner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy Horner Cullen (Co-Chair), Ann Marie Horner (Co-Chair, Founding Trustee), Terry Horner (Treasurer, Founding Trustee) and Jay Cullen (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Horner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and education.