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Horizon Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in ROCKPORT, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. It holds total assets of $32M. Annual income is reported at $18.1M. Total assets have grown from $16.2M in 2010 to $32M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. According to available records, Horizon Foundation Inc. has made 395 grants totaling $4.9M, with a median grant of $13K. The foundation has distributed between $1.2M and $2.4M annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $2.4M distributed across 198 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 233 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 81 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Horizon Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 395 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, CT, MA.
Horizon Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $4.9M across 395 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40K.
Horizon Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (232867116) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Horizon Foundation Inc. is headquartered in ROCKPORT, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret B Chadbourne | Asst Treasurer/Exec Dir. | $89K | $8K | $96K |
| Nancy B Buck | Co-President/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Norman Harrison Buck | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mallory N Buck | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allie W Buck | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne E Buck | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alexander K Buck Jr | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah M Buck | Co-President/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Johnny P Ritzo | Vice President/Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Callie Buck | Treasurer (eff 12/23) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John A Ogden | Treasurer (end 12/23); Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$32M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$32M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
395
Total Giving
$4.9M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
233
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedGeneral Support | Arlington, VA | $15K | 2024 |
| Wood River Community YmcaGeneral Support | Ketchum, ID | $20K | 2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy In MaineGeneral Support | Brunswick, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| Idaho BasecampGeneral Support | Ketchum, ID | $20K | 2024 |
| The Trust For Public LandGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| Person-To-Person IncGeneral Support | Darien, CT | $20K | 2024 |
| Wolfe'S Neck Center For Agriculture And The EnvironmentGeneral Support | Freeport, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| Snake River Waterkeeper IncGeneral Support | Boise, ID | $20K | 2024 |
| Cranberry Sunset FarmGeneral Support | Marstons Mills, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Norwalk Land TrustGeneral Support | Norwalk, CT | $20K | 2024 |
| New Canaan Mounted TroopGeneral Support | New Canaan, CT | $20K | 2024 |
| Barnstable Land TrustGeneral Support | West Barnstable, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Maine PublicGeneral Support | Lewiston, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| Rowayton Arts CenterGeneral Support | Rowayton, CT | $20K | 2024 |
| Portland Symphony OrchestraGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| Lee Pesky Learning CenterGeneral Support | Boise, ID | $19K | 2024 |
| The Community LibraryGeneral Support | Ketchum, ID | $19K | 2024 |
| New Canaan LibraryGeneral Support | New Canaan, CT | $19K | 2024 |
| Association To Preserve Cape Cod IncGeneral Support | Dennis, MA | $19K | 2024 |
| Maine Farmland TrustGeneral Support | Belfast, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| New England Forestry Foundation IncGeneral Support | Littleton, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Patrons Of The Trumbull Nature & Arts Center IncGeneral Support | Trumbull, CT | $15K | 2024 |
| Side X SideGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| State Of Maine Governors Office Of Policy Innovation & The FutureGeneral Support | Augusta, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Stepping Stones Museum For ChildrenGeneral Support | Norwalk, CT | $15K | 2024 |
| The Historical Society Of Martin CountyGeneral Support | Stuart, FL | $15K | 2024 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustGeneral Support | Topsham, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Mayo Street ArtsGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Island InstituteGeneral Support | Rockland, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Gulf Of Maine Research InstituteGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Full Plates Full PotentialGeneral Support | Brunswick, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Casco BayGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Bigelow Laboratory For Ocean SciencesGeneral Support | East Boothbay, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Wild Seed ProjectGeneral Support | North Yarmouth, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Ymca Of The Treasure CoastGeneral Support | Stuart, FL | $15K | 2024 |
| Midcoast ConservancyGeneral Support | Edgecomb, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southern MaineGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Trinity Counseling ServiceGeneral Support | Princeton, NJ | $15K | 2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy In MassachusettsGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| The Trustees Of ReservationsGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Experience CampsGeneral Support | Westport, CT | $15K | 2024 |
| Family Centers IncGeneral Support | Greenwich, CT | $15K | 2024 |
| Portland Museum Of ArtGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Heritage Plantation Of Sandwich (Dba Heritage Museums & Gardens)General Support | Sandwich, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Bartlett Arboretum & GardensGeneral Support | Stamford, CT | $15K | 2024 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon TrustGeneral Support | Miami, FL | $15K | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of GreenwichGeneral Support | Greenwich, CT | $15K | 2024 |
| Darien YmcaGeneral Support | Darien, CT | $15K | 2024 |
| Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society IncGeneral Support | Rowayton, CT | $15K | 2024 |