Private foundation · Grundy, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Horizon Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $43K
- Typical grant
- $9,975 to $33K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $21K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Carter County · plus 36 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.1M | $43K | 2 |
| 2024 | $942K | $39K | 3 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $29K | 3 |
How to apply
- Contact
- John w groseclose · grundy · 2769356455 · jwgfsp2@gmail.com
- What to send
- Applicants should complete the application form designed for and distributed by this organization and attach the materials requested therein.
- Limits
- Scholarship recipients are graduating high school and higher education students who demonstrate financial need and good character; preference will be given to special education students. Recipients must enroll at least half-time at an accredited community college, vocational school, or four-year college or university located in the u.s. And must not be a relative by blood, adoption or marriage of any officer, director, or employee of the foundation. There are no restrictions or limitations in the selection procedure based upon the race of the prospective recipient or any relative of the prospective recipient. There are no other restrictions or limitations on awards to other charitable organizations.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Lois ShanahanSecretary
- John GroseclosePresident/tr
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Scholarship | $33K |
| Milligan University | Milligen College, Carter County | Scholarship | $9,975 |