Private foundation · EIN 86-3251367 · Henderson, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William and Wendy Hornbuckle Family 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: 23 grants paid, $634K total, median $15K. 65% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$634K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NV
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Three SquareLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$200K
Grant a Gift Autism FoundationLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$100K
The Raiders FoundationHenderson, NVFulfill charitable purpose$70K
St Baldrick's FoundationMonrovia, CAFulfill charitable purpose$25K
Peace HousePark City, UTFulfill charitable purpose$25K
Las Vegas Area CouncilLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$25K
Grant a Gift Autism FoundationLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$25K
The Webb SchoolsClaremont, CAFulfill charitable purpose$25K
The Mgm Resorts FoundationLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$22K
Help of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$20K
Communities in SchoolsLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$20K
Nevada Public RadioLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$15K
Children's Heart FoundationHenderson, NVFulfill charitable purpose$10K
Girl Scouts of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$10K
Youth Service America (ysa)Washington, DCFulfill charitable purpose$10K
Honor FlightArlington, VAFulfill charitable purpose$10K
The American Red CrossWashington, DCFulfill charitable purpose$5,000
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CAFulfill charitable purpose$5,000
Special Operations Warrior FoundationTampa, FLFulfill charitable purpose$5,000
Grant a Gift Autism FoundationLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$4,454
Frontier Philanthropy LLCLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$1,000
Community Foundation of Northern NevadaReno, NVFulfill charitable purpose$1,000
Help of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NVFulfill charitable purpose$500

By state: Nevada 15 · California 3 · Utah 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

William and Wendy Hornbuckle Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Henderson, Nevada, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 William and Wendy Hornbuckle Family 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 William and Wendy Hornbuckle Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $634K across 23 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does William and Wendy Hornbuckle Family Foundation give?

Nevada (15 grants), California (3 grants), Utah (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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