Operation Open Arms Inc
Preselected recipients only
Operation Open Arms Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $33,075 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $8,675 and the largest $15,400. 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$33,075
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$8,675
- Largest grant$15,400
- Assets$190,529
Giving in 2024 was down from $44,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,000 | 6 | $251,314 |
| 2024 | $33,075 | 4 | $190,529 |
How to apply
Operation Open Arms Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Operation Open Arms Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 4 | $33,075 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Direct care to needy foster parent(s) and expenses related to the child(ren)'s care which is provided by these foster parent(s). | $15,400 |
| Individual | Direct care to needy foster parent(s) and expenses related to the child(ren)'s care which is provided by these foster parent(s). | $13,200 |
| Individual | Direct care to needy foster parent(s) and expenses related to the child(ren)'s care which is provided by these foster parent(s). | $4,150 |
| Individual | Direct care to needy foster parent(s) and expenses related to the child(ren)'s care which is provided by these foster parent(s). | $325 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine T Bailey
- Irving W Bailey II
- Linda Yeager
- Meredith Hernandez
- Joe Arnold
- Judge Paula Sherlock
- John T McCarthy III
- Shari Hagan Flowers
- Gale Lively
- Julie Barkley
- Daniel Salmon
Questions people ask
Does Operation Open Arms Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Operation Open Arms Inc give?
$33,075 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $8,675.
Who runs Operation Open Arms Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine T Bailey (Co-Chairman), Irving W Bailey II (Treasurer), Linda Yeager (Co-Chairman) and Meredith Hernandez (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Operation Open Arms Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.