Name

New Horizons Foundation

Legal name

The New Horizons Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://newhorizonsfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsorship and Charitable Fund Management

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Transition / Engagement & Stewardship Funds (FSANAJAO)

Keywords

• Fiscal sponsorship services
• Donor-advised funds
• Charitable giving vehicles
• Impact investing
• Nonprofit administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Administrative Fees from Operating Projects: Operating Projects under the foundation pay an administrative fee of 5% of their annual budget. This covers all administrative and fundraising services, allowing projects to focus on programs rather than overhead.
2. Donor-Advised Fund Management: The foundation manages Donor-Advised Funds for individuals and families, providing personalized service, secure online access, paperwork handling, tax reporting, IRS filing, and investment management for a fee structure included in the 5% administrative cost.
3. Impact Investing Returns: The foundation offers impact investing opportunities where funds are invested in charitable businesses. Returns go back into the Donor-Advised Fund for further investments or charitable distributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The New Horizons Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity that provides fiscal sponsorship, donor-advised fund management, and impact-investing services to donors, charitable projects, and nonprofits worldwide. Its core products are Operating Projects (fiscal sponsorship under NHF's tax-exempt status), Donor-Advised Funds (tax-advantaged giving accounts with a $25,000 minimum), and Charitable Businesses (impact-investing vehicles), each supported by administrative, compliance, and online donor/project management infrastructure.

Product overview

New Horizons Foundation operates as a charitable services organization combining the functions of a community foundation, fiscal sponsor, and traditional nonprofit. The core product portfolio centers on three pillars: (1) Operating Projects — fiscal sponsorship enabling individuals to establish charitable initiatives under the foundation's 501(c)(3) status with administrative support; (2) Donor-Advised Funds — tax-advantaged charitable giving accounts with a $25,000 minimum; and (3) Charitable Businesses/Impact Investing — investment vehicles for charitable enterprises. Supporting services include Strategic Business Planning, Executive Coaching, Private Foundations Support, Supporting Organizations, Charitable Trusts, Legacy Projects, Foreign Charity Fiscal Sponsorship, and Support Services for US Charities. Educational resources include the Project Manager Onboarding Guide, Workforce International program, Project Budget Tutorial, and Charitable Expense Training. All services are designed to help donors and project managers 'take their vision to the world' across 140+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Operating Projects (Fiscal Sponsorship)
• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
• Charitable Businesses (Impact Investing)
• Strategic Business Planning
• Executive Coaching
• Private Foundations Support
• Supporting Organizations
• Charitable Trusts
• Legacy Projects
• Foreign Charity Fiscal Sponsorship
• Support Services for US Charities
• Workforce International
• Second Act Career Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of charities spend 15-20% of budget on admin; NHF projects pay only 5%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Private FoundationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate foundations can establish partnerships with New Horizons to access all programs available to project managers. Foundation administrators function as project managers, can establish different project types, and simplify tax reporting by making charitable gifts through their NHF project. Administrators have 24/7 access to forms and records.
• Foreign CharitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForeign charities can establish projects under New Horizons to receipt US donor gifts with tax deductibility. Foreign charities can link their website to NHF or have program pages on the foundation website. US ex-pat donors in country can also have gifts receipted.
• US Charities (Support Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExisting US charities can access NHF support services a la carte, choosing specific services to enhance their existing operations without fully joining the foundation structure.
• The NavigatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple board members (Dave Gresham, Mutua Mahiaini, Jerry White) have current or former leadership roles with The Navigators. The Navigators is a key ministry partner for international development and discipleship initiatives.
• Business/Ministry PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable businesses are paired with ministry leaders to determine how business can facilitate ministry and vice versa. When multiple ministry partnerships are established in an area, third-party charitable investors link business and ministry leaders together for stronger faith community outreach.
• Walk In Two WorldsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated project organization focused on seeing Jesus and His Church become local in every culture. BiLTA Zambia is a sub-project of this ministry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Philanthropic Trust: Large independent DAF sponsor managing billions in charitable assets, offering donor-advised funds and philanthropic advisory services. Comparable to NHF's DAF business and ability to serve high-net-worth donors seeking flexible giving vehicles.
• Tides Foundation: Major fiscal sponsor with thousands of projects under its umbrella, providing 501(c)(3) status, back-office, and grantmaking services to social justice and progressive nonprofits. Closest direct competitor to NHF's Operating Projects fiscal sponsorship model, though ideologically distinct.
• Foundation Source: Provider of administrative and operational services for private foundations, including grantmaking, compliance, and back-office support. Directly comparable to NHF's Private Foundations Support and Supporting Organizations offerings.
• The Signatry: Christian-focused national DAF sponsor offering donor-advised funds, charitable giving strategies, and impact investing services. Highly comparable to NHF's DAF and impact investing offerings, particularly for faith-based and family foundation clients.
• Amalgamated Charitable Foundation: Fiscal sponsor and DAF provider serving progressive nonprofits, donor-advised funds, and charitable giving vehicles. Direct competitor to NHF's fiscal sponsorship model with overlapping operating project and donor services.
• National Christian Foundation (NCF): One of the largest Christian-focused fiscal sponsors and DAF sponsors in the US, offering very similar services to NHF including donor-advised funds, fiscal sponsorship of operating projects, and charitable business support. Direct competitor for faith-based donors and ministry projects.

Broad incumbents

• Vanguard Charitable: DAF sponsor affiliated with Vanguard offering low-cost investment options and donor-advised fund management. Comparable to NHF's DAF business but with the brand and cost advantages of the Vanguard ecosystem.
• Fidelity Charitable: Largest DAF sponsor in the US with over $100B in assets and a digital-first donor experience. Overlaps with NHF's DAF offering but operates at vastly greater scale and primarily serves mainstream, secular donors rather than faith-based projects.
• Schwab Charitable: Major DAF sponsor affiliated with Charles Schwab, offering donor-advised funds, investment options, and grantmaking services. Comparable DAF product offering to NHF but with significantly larger scale and broader donor base.

Others

• Giving Tuesday / Giving Tuesday Foundation: Adjacent nonprofit infrastructure that supports donor behavior and nonprofit fundraising broadly. Not a direct competitor but represents the broader movement and donor engagement ecosystem in which NHF's fiscal sponsorship and DAF services operate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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