Open Meadows Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Open Meadows Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $126,250 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$126,250
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$267,288
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was up from $13,750 the year before.
100% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $13,750 | 4 | $357,599 |
| 2023 | $126,250 | 8 | $267,288 |
How to apply
| Contact | Di Eckerle PO Box 150-154, Brooklyn, NY 11215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (718) 885-0969, openmeadowsfdn@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Deadlines | February 15 to august 15 |
| Restrictions | No scholarships, no individual grants, generally no organization with total budget greater than or equal to $75,000 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Open Meadows Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $52,500 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Earth and Climate Action Network | Education on climate and ecosystems | $50,000 |
| Experimental Theatre Project Inc | Performance art production | $25,000 |
| Elsie Publishing Institute | Printing education | $25,000 |
| Pai Foundation | Education and performance on hawaii culture | $10,000 |
| Lesbian Herstory Education Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Odalys Dominquez | Play production | $2,500 |
| Hannah Kennedy | Play production | $2,500 |
| Shualee Cook | Play production | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Di Eckerle
- Sandra Lara
- Andrea Lepcio
- Marianne Brown
- Suzanne Henry
Questions people ask
Does Open Meadows Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15 to august 15.
How much does Open Meadows Foundation Inc give?
$126,250 in tax year 2023, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Open Meadows Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Di Eckerle (Ed/Trustee), Sandra Lara (Treas/Trustee), Andrea Lepcio (Cio/Trustee) and Marianne Brown (Secretary/Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Open Meadows Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.