The Horizon Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Horizon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Grundy, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $942,163 the year before.
14% 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 | $1.2 million | 38 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $942,163 | 41 | $18.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 38 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John W Groseclose 1503 Slate Creek Road, Grundy, VA 24614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 935-6455, jwgfsp2@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Applicants should complete the application form designed for and distributed by this organization and attach the materials requested therein. |
| Restrictions | Scholarship recipients are graduating high school and higher education students who demonstrate financial need and good character; preference will be given to special education students. Recipients must enroll at least half-time at an accredited community college, vocational school, or four-year college or university located in the U.S. And must not be a relative by blood, adoption or marriage of any officer, director, or employee of the foundation. There are no restrictions or limitations in the selection procedure based upon the race of the prospective recipient or any relative of the prospective recipient. There are no other restrictions or limitations on awards to other charitable organizations. |
What The Horizon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 8 | $577,500 |
| Virginia | 20 | $400,323 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $42,686 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $35,354 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,771 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalfield Health Foundation | Operating expenses | $500,000 |
| Buchanan First Presby Church | Scholorship fund | $144,000 |
| Grundy Baptist Church | Unresticted | $40,000 |
| Vansant Church of Christ | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| University of Ky | Scholarships | $32,854 |
| East Tennessee State University | Scholarship | $32,711 |
| Appalachian Teen Challenge | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Maranatha Christian | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $22,283 |
| Hub on Campus - Blacksburg | Scholarship | $21,540 |
| Boysgirls Club of Central Appalach | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Christians United for Isreal | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Intl Fellowship of Christians & Jew | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Tookland Pentecostal Church | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | Scholarship | $17,500 |
| Back Pack Blessings | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Jimmy Swaggart Ministries | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Midnight Cry Ministries | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mountain Mission School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Upon the Rock Ministries | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Milligan University | Scholarship | $9,975 |
| Appalchain School of Law | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarships | $6,771 |
| Bluefield University | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Christ First UMC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chuck Mathena Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Concord University | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Highlands Fellowship | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Presybterian Childrens Home | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Princeton First UMC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| SWCC Educational Foundation | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Radford University | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Pikeville | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Va Tech Foundation | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| WV University Foundation | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lois Shanahan
- John Groseclose
Questions people ask
Does The Horizon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Horizon Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Horizon Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lois Shanahan (Secretary) and John Groseclose (President/Tr).
What does The Horizon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.