Horan Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a particular emphasis on education, community service, and welfare initiatives. It funds organizations such as educational institutions, community service clubs, and animal shelters, indicating a commitment to enhancing community well-being and addressing social issues. The foundation primarily serves recipients in Florida, with some support extending to organizations in Georgia. Its mission reflects a focus on improving educational access, fostering community development, and addressing homelessness and animal welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Florida-focused nonprofit with strong local ties—especially schools, community service organizations, or locally recognized institutions—seeking general operating or project support and likely able to connect via local intermediaries or board networks.
Good Fit
- • Established presence in Sarasota/Bradenton/Venice area or broader Southwest Florida.
- • Mission in education, community services, youth programs, marine/environmental work, or local animal welfare.
- • Capacity to absorb mid-size gifts (tens of thousands to a quarter-million dollars).
- • Existing relationships or introductions from local funders, community foundations, or board members.
Geography
Observed giving is strongly local: nearly all dollars (about 94%) went to Florida in the latest year, with only a small out-of-state share to Georgia; only two states appear in the footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows six distinct recipients across education, community services, marine research and animal welfare, which indicates a moderate spread for a small private foundation despite dollar concentration to a few large grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists (five new recipients in 2024), but the foundation explicitly funds only preselected applicants and has no visible public application route, so an unfamiliar organization is unlikely to get funded without referral or direct invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
