Open Path Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Open Path Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,461 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$53,461
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10,000 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $53,461 | 29 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Open Path Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Open Path Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $42,961 in 26 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,500 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| Pradiya Foundation Inc | Scholarship program | $6,500 |
| V J K D Multi Farm (PVT) LTD | Scholarship program | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $3,160 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $3,000 |
| Inspireher STEM Trust - Agck | Scholarship program | $2,800 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $2,100 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $919 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $852 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $700 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $700 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $680 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $650 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $600 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $600 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $600 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $600 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Friedman
- Richard Johnson
- Kai Macdonald
Questions people ask
Does Open Path Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Open Path Charitable Foundation give?
$53,461 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Open Path Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Friedman (President), Richard Johnson (Treasurer) and Kai Macdonald (Secretary).
What does Open Path Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.