Private foundation · EIN 22-2663207 · Dover, Pennsylvania

Russell and Eleanor Horn Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $238K total, median $3,000. 73% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$238K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in PA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

37 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Calvary Um - Pastor's DiscretionaryYork, PAServices - missions$50K
Bell Family ShelterYork, PAHousing support/mentally ill individ$25K
Lancaster Co Food BankLancaster, PAServices$15K
Lifepath Christian MinistriesYork, PAServices for the homeless$15K
New Hope MinistriesDillsburg, PAChristian social service agency$15K
Water Street MinistriesLancaster, PAHelping the homeless$13K
The WellYork, PAMedication assistance$11K
York Literacy InstituteYork, PAServices$10K
York County Community FoundationYork, PAServices$10K
York Day Early LearningYork, PAEarly learning services$10K
York Habitat for HumanityYork, PAHousing services$10K
Our Daily BreadYork, PAHot meal program$7,000
Red Lion Bible ChurchRed Lion, PAServices$7,000
Central Pa Food BankHarrisburg, PAFood bank$6,000
Friends & Neighbors of PaLebanon, PAServices$5,000
Keystone Health- Susq Svc DogsHarrisburg, PAServices$5,000
Salvation Army-YorkYork, PAServices$5,000
Servants IncRed Lion, PAServices$5,000
Healthy York Coalition- AlphaYork, PAServices$3,000
Covenant UmcLancaster, PAServices$2,500
Mercury OneDallas, TXServices$1,030
American Red Cross -NationalWashington, DCServices$1,025
The Luzerne Foundation - Flowing RWilkesbarre, PAServices$1,000
Awana InternationalChicago, ILLiteracy$800
Mission MsaMcLean, VAServices$765
Penn StateState College, PAServices$507
Hospice & Community CareLancaster, PAServices$500
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDServices$500
York Health FoundationYork, PAServices$440
St Baldrick'sMonrovia, CAServices$378
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXServices$250
East York Elementary PTOYork, PAServices$200
Yorkshire Elementary PTOYork, PAServices$200
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYServices$189
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDCancer prevention$106
Alliance for the Chesapeake BayAnnapolis, MDServices$104
Robeson Elementary PTOBirdsboro, PAServices$100

By state: Pennsylvania 27 · Texas 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 3

About this foundation

Russell and Eleanor Horn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dover, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Russell and Eleanor Horn Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Russell and Eleanor Horn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $238K across 37 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Russell and Eleanor Horn Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (27 grants), Texas (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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