The Horizon Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlano, Texas · EIN 75-2947962 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.9M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$67,500
Total assets$25.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $125,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $2,500,000 |
| Ou Foundation | Okalhoma City, OK | General support | $2,080,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $500,000 |
| Mane Gait | Mckinney, TX | General support | $250,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | San Antonio, TX | General support | $200,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $200,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $150,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $150,000 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy | Dallas, TX | General support | $140,000 |
| Borderlands Research Institute | Alpine, TX | General support | $125,000 |
| Devils River Conservancy | Austin, TX | General support | $125,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $125,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $125,000 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch | Ingram, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | General support | $81,250 |
| Borderlands Research Institute | Alpine, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | Austin, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | San Antonio, TX | General support | $67,600 |
| Texas Wildlife Assocation Foundation | New Brunsfels, TX | General support | $67,500 |
| Heroes and Horses | Belgrade, MT | General support | $50,000 |
| Shumla School Inc | Comstock, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Southwest Research Institute | San Antonio, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas Land Conservancy | Austin, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas Land Trust Council | Wimberly, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District | Marfa, TX | General support | $49,000 |
| Friends of Cibilo Wilderness | Boerne, TX | General support | $46,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $40,000 |
| Caddo Lake Institute | Karnack, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Big Bend Conservancy | Alpine, TX | General support | $25,174 |
| Big Bend Conservancy | Alpine, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Big Brotherssisters Greater Tarrant Co | Arlington, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Camp Fire Central Texas | Austin, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Operation Game Thief | Austin, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Texas Water Trade | Austin, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Ogallala Commons | Springfield, CO | General support | $15,000 |
| Texas A&m Agrilife | College Station, TX | General support | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,856,524 | 38 |
| 2023 | $4,386,590 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349102065
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2947962
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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