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Private foundation · EIN 23-3028700

Horst Foundation

Lancaster, PA

Horst Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, PA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $863K in grants and contributions paid across 28 grants, with $7.98M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Pennsylvania Family Institute, Align Life Ministries and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Pennsylvania Family InstituteHarrisburg, PAOperating Fund$322,000
Align Life MinistriesLebanon, PAOperating Fund$68,000
Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationCharlotte, NCOperating Fund$54,000
International Fellowship Christians & JewsWashington, DCOperating Fund$54,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCOperating Fund$54,000
Family TalkColorado Springs, COOperating Fund$36,000
Ten Million for ChristLeola, PAOperating Fund$36,000
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZOperating Fund$24,000
Care-NetLansdowne, VAOperating Fund$24,000
Holy Land MissionsSpringfield, MOOperating Fund$24,000
Susek Evangelical AssociationGettysburg, PAOperating Fund$18,000
Adult & Teen ChallengeRehrersburg, PAOperating Fund$12,000
Allen Jackson MinistriesMurfreesboro, TNOperating Fund$12,000
Family Research CouncilWashington, DCOperating Fund$12,000
First Liberty InstitutePlano, TXOperating Fund$12,000
Jesus Online MinistriesHigley, AZOperating Fund$12,000
Jews for JesusSan Francisco, CAOperating Fund$12,000
NavigatorsAlbert Lea, MNOperating Fund$12,000
Turning Point MinistriesSan Diego, CAOperating Fund$12,000
Wycliffe Bible Translators USAOrlando, FLOperating Fund$12,000
Joshua FundMonument, COOperating Fund$8,000
American Bible SocietyWashington, DCOperating Fund$6,000
Child Evangelism FellowshipEast Petersburg, PAOperating Fund$6,000
CpyuElizabethtown, PAOperating Fund$6,000
Friendship MinistriesLititz, PAOperating Fund$6,000

The 25 largest of 28 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Horst Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Horst Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Horst Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $862,700 in grants and contributions paid (28 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Horst Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Pennsylvania Family Institute (PA), $322K, Align Life Ministries (PA), $68K, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (NC), $54K, International Fellowship Christians & Jews (DC), $54K and Samaritan's Purse (NC), $54K.