The Horizon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Horizon Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.9 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $67,550 and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.9 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$67,550
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$25.5 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $4.4 million | 26 | $20.2 million |
| 2024 | $7.9 million | 38 | $25.5 million |
How to apply
The Horizon 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 The Horizon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $3.3 million |
| Texas | 30 | $2.3 million |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $2.2 million |
| Montana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $2.5 million |
| Ou Foundation | General support | $2.1 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $500,000 |
| Mane Gait | General support | $250,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | General support | $200,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $150,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $150,000 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy | General support | $140,000 |
| Borderlands Research Institute | General support | $125,000 |
| Devils River Conservancy | General support | $125,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch | General support | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Oklahoma | General support | $81,250 |
| Borderlands Research Institute | General support | $75,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | General support | $75,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | General support | $67,600 |
| Texas Wildlife Assocation Foundation | General support | $67,500 |
| Heroes and Horses | General support | $50,000 |
| Shumla School Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Southwest Research Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas Land Conservancy | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas Land Trust Council | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District | General support | $49,000 |
| Friends of Cibilo Wilderness | General support | $46,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Caddo Lake Institute | General support | $30,000 |
| Big Bend Conservancy | General support | $25,174 |
| Big Bend Conservancy | General support | $25,000 |
| Big Brotherssisters Greater Tarrant Co | General support | $25,000 |
| Camp Fire Central Texas | General support | $25,000 |
| Operation Game Thief | General support | $25,000 |
| Texas Water Trade | General support | $25,000 |
| Ogallala Commons | General support | $15,000 |
| Texas A&m Agrilife | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rodger M Sanders
- Nancy Sanders
- Robert Potts
- Anne Brown
- Carter Smith
- Sally Anderson
- Lunette Mesecke
Questions people ask
Does The Horizon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Horizon Foundation give?
$7.9 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $67,550.
Who runs The Horizon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rodger M Sanders (Chairman/Pres/Treas), Nancy Sanders (Director), Robert Potts (VP) and Anne Brown (Executive Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Horizon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and youth programs.