Horizons Foundation
TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS SERVING AND ADVOCATING FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAMS; TO INCREASE GIVING TO LGBTQ CAUSES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMUNITY'S LONG-TERM FUTURE.
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Horizons invests in LGBTQ nonprofits, strengthens a culture of LGBTQ giving, and builds a permanent endowment to secure our community’s future.
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Mission
To support nonprofits serving and advocating for the lgbtq community through grantmaking and programs; to increase giving to lgbtq causes; and to provide for the community's long-term future.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 7 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Horizons Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable charities. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 23,818 community development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHorizons Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 942686530. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Horizons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942686530. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Horizons Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Horizons Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years. Its registered address is 155 Sansome St Ste 650, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Horizons Foundation has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Horizons Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Horizons Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Horizons Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Horizons invests in LGBTQ nonprofits, strengthens a culture of LGBTQ giving, and builds a permanent endowment to secure our community’s future. Horizons Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Horizons Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Horizons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942686530, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HORIZONS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
6 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
NPAG Leading CEO Search for Horizons Foundation - Hunt Scanlon Media
Horizons Foundation President Roger Doughty to Retire After More Than Two Decades of Service - San Francisco Bay Times
Horizons Foundation President Roger Doughty to retire - San Francisco Business Times - The Business Journals
BRP Donates $500,000 of Lynx Apparel to the Healthy Horizons Foundation in Support of Northern Communities - PR Newswire
“We Are By No Means Home Free.” Six Questions for Horizons Foundation President Roger Doughty - Inside Philanthropy
Cocoa Horizons Foundation scheme shows key supply chain sustainability gains - Confectionery Production
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 71 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Horizons Foundation
- What is Horizons Foundation?
- Horizons Foundation is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Horizons invests in LGBTQ nonprofits, strengthens a culture of LGBTQ giving, and builds a permanent endowment to secure our community’s future.
- When was Horizons Foundation founded?
- Horizons Foundation was founded in 1980.
- Who leads Horizons Foundation?
- Roger Doughty serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Horizons Foundation located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Horizons Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Horizons Foundation trustworthy?
- Horizons Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Horizons Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942686530.
- What is Horizons Foundation's website?
- https://www.horizonsfoundation.org