Private foundation · EIN 45-5142445 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Horn David E 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: 5 grants paid, $55K total, median $14K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$55K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Home of York PennsylvaniaYork, PAGeneral operating$14K
Boy Scouts of AmericaMechanicsburg, PAGeneral operating$14K
Union Evangelical Lutheran ChurchYork, PAGeneral operating$14K
EvertrueMiddletown, PAGeneral operating$6,900
Diakon Child Family & CommunityMiddletown, PAGeneral operating$6,900

About this foundation

Horn David E Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wells Fargo Bank, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Horn David E 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 Horn David E Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $55K across 5 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Horn David E Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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