The Open Door Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Open Door Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hanover, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$220,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $166,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $158,000 | 13 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $166,000 | 13 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 15 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
The Open Door Foundation 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.
What The Open Door Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 4 | $83,000 |
| California | 2 | $55,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $31,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $11,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Prayer Counseling Inc | To help with charity's organizational purpose | $40,000 |
| Cornerstone Ministries | The bible distribution | $40,000 |
| American Wheat Mission Inc | General fund for handicapped | $28,000 |
| Home for Our Troops | To help the charity's organizational purpose | $20,000 |
| See Jesus | To help the charity's organizational purpose | $20,000 |
| Caleb Mission USA | To help the charity's organizational purpose | $15,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | To help with charity's organizational purpose | $12,000 |
| Asia Harvest | To help with charity's organizational purpose | $11,000 |
| American Bible Society | To help with organization's mission | $6,000 |
| Chosen Ministries | To help the charity's organizational purpose | $6,000 |
| Indo Partners | To help the charity's organizational purpose | $6,000 |
| Resurrection Presbyterian Church | To help the charity's organizational purpose | $5,000 |
| World Vision | To help the charity's organizational purpose | $5,000 |
| Union Branch International | To help the charity's organizational purpose | $3,000 |
| Grace Chin Church | To help the charity's organzational purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter J Chang
- Hyelee Yoon
- Hyejung P Lee
Questions people ask
Does The Open Door Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Open Door Foundation Inc give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs The Open Door Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter J Chang (President/Treasurer), Hyelee Yoon (Secretary) and Hyejung P Lee (Assistant Secretary).
What does The Open Door Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.