Open Horizon
Preselected recipients only
Open Horizon is a private foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $22,675 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$22,675
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $862,040 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $862,040 | 35 | $15.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 48 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
Open Horizon 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 Horizon funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 16 | $517,023 |
| Virginia | 9 | $452,555 |
| New York | 5 | $127,906 |
| Georgia | 1 | $120,000 |
| California | 5 | $80,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $36,008 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $30,775 |
| Alabama | 1 | $30,300 |
| Colorado | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ignite the South | General purpose | $150,000 |
| National Health Law | General purpose | $130,400 |
| Council for Court Excellence | General purpose | $120,000 |
| Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund | General purpose | $120,000 |
| Leadership Retreat | General purpose | $109,682 |
| Leaders Network | General purpose | $61,197 |
| National Education Equity Lab | General purpose | $53,790 |
| Critical Exposure | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Community Lodgings | General purpose | $47,764 |
| Hopewell Fund | General purpose | $45,000 |
| Swarthmore College | General purpose | $40,500 |
| New Orleans Women & Children Shelter | General purpose | $30,705 |
| Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives | General purpose | $30,400 |
| Yellowhammer Fund | General purpose | $30,300 |
| Afs-Usa | General purpose | $28,045 |
| Casa Chirilagua | General purpose | $26,050 |
| DC Justice Lab | General purpose | $25,700 |
| Together We Bake | General purpose | $25,546 |
| Ifly Youth | General purpose | $25,425 |
| Wildseed Society | General purpose | $25,400 |
| Gateway Community | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Kidpower International | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Rockwood Leadership | General purpose | $24,000 |
| Margins | General purpose | $21,350 |
| Safe Sisters Circle | General purpose | $20,400 |
| Act for Alexandra | General purpose | $20,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Tzedek DC | General purpose | $18,400 |
| Washington Area Women's Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Teens of Color Abroad | General purpose | $12,115 |
| Douglass Coummunity Land Trust | General purpose | $11,200 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| DC Affordable Law Firm | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Global Communities (Cooperative Housing) | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Low Income Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Rose Vera Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Southern Ute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Talented and Gifted Association | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Child and Family Network Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hershel Kleinberg
- Lisa Cohen
- Rachel Pasten
Questions people ask
Does Open Horizon accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Open Horizon give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $22,675.
Who runs Open Horizon?
Its 2024 filing lists Hershel Kleinberg (Director), Lisa Cohen (Director) and Rachel Pasten (Director).
What does Open Horizon fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.