Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc
To have learning come in all forms through our many rich and diverse activities; some areas of concentration include but are not limited to: circle time, large and small group activities, science, cooking projects, art and outdoor exploration. Our greatest gift is to be able to share the love we have received from jesus christ with the children in our care. We view our role here at open arms as a sacred trust given to us by the families we serve. We value each child as a unique and special child of god full of curiosity, love and untapped potential.
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc at a glance
In short: Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc gave $170K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $170K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $169,764
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $169,764
- Median grant
- $169,764
- Total assets
- $900,405
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church ($170K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church Alpharetta, GA | Debt Assistance | $169,764 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $900,405 | $1,699,607 | $1,710,540 | $169,764 | 1 | — | $8,994 | — |
| 2023 | $951,739 | $2,023,643 | $1,580,174 | — | — | — | $18 | — |
| 2022 | $555,135 | $1,497,508 | $1,326,779 | — | — | — | $-2,442 | — |
| 2021 | $201,658 | $1,143,246 | $1,078,077 | — | — | $1,070,878 | $6 | $8,131 |
| 2020 | $125,487 | $943,855 | $877,076 | — | — | — | $22 | $4,564 |
About Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Alpharetta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $900K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $170K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc is led by Kisha Torres, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kisha Torres
Executive Director
Manager → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$41K (2021) → $61K (2024)
Scott Martin
President
Member at Large → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Sterling
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Schanilec
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Lane
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Caldwell
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hollly Fingler
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Smith
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Barbara Bowler (2020–2022) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Kevin Munley (2022) — President
- Former: Rachel Pereira (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Aileen Redmon (2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Charly Caldwell (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Lauren Prill (2021) — President
- Former: Susan Vitale (2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Erig Grieger (2020) — Member at La
- Former: Erin Kline (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Joanna Vagner (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Thomason (2020) — President
- Former: Tami Brutlag (2020) — Member at La
- Former: Vanessa Eberbach (2020) — Member at La
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $61K, to Kisha Torres (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc
How much does Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc give each year?
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc gave $170K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc?
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc reported $900K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc?
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Alpharetta, GA. It holds $900K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc operate?
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc's EIN?
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2021623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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