Open Door Foundation
Open Door Foundation is a Minneapolis, Minnesota–based private foundation that filed Form 990-PF. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, mental health and wellness, arts, and history.
Open Door Foundation at a glance
In short: Open Door Foundation gave $228K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Minnesota. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $228,200
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,867
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,929,703
- +3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Open Door Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists David B. Hartwell as the contact and asks applicants to provide past and present information about the applicant, a budget, projections, use of funds, other fundraising efforts, and a tax-exemption letter. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: David B Hartwell
Mailing address: 3001 Broadway Street Ne Ste 640, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: (952) 512-1165
Email: joanne@burroakgroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Open Door Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Belwin ($55K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 111 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (73%), California (11%), Washington, DC (9%), Virginia (4%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Open Door Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2022) to $271K (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $228K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belwin Afton, MN | In Minnesota Inspire Connection to Natural World | $55,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust St. Paul, MN | Protect Open Space in Minnesota | $30,000 |
| Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | Most effective organization in terms of species saved from extinction | $25,000 |
| People Incorporated St. Paul, MN | Promotes independence and community integration for people with brain disorders | $25,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land St. Paul, MN | To create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come | $17,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy The Plains, VA | To conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the americas | $10,000 |
| Audubon Minnesota St. Paul, MN | Protect Environment Conserve and Restore Natural Ecosystems | $10,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance Washington, DC | To save land, strengthen communities, and create a healthier planet | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Center for Enviornmental Adcocacy St. Paul, MN | To use law, science, and research to protect Minnesota's environment, its natural resources, and the health of its people | $10,000 |
| Zamorano Washington, DC | To develop leaders through rigourous education programs to be agents of change, promote policies that respect and care for the environment | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,929,703 | $519,796 | $354,232 | $228,200 | 21 | $228,225 | $241,330 | $265,901 |
| 2023 | $4,764,139 | $239,279 | $1,543,648 | $221,200 | 21 | $221,225 | $56,906 | $241,087 |
| 2022 | $6,068,508 | $372,369 | $242,941 | $210,200 | 20 | $210,225 | $77,005 | $239,442 |
| 2021 | $5,939,080 | $592,590 | $284,756 | $236,200 | 21 | $236,225 | $280,394 | $242,872 |
| 2020 | $5,631,246 | $-177,353 | $296,346 | $270,700 | 28 | — | $38,273 | $222,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Open Door Foundation reported a distributable amount of $266K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Minnesota Land Trust says it protects and restores Minnesota natural lands; People Incorporated says it supports mental health and wellness and provides services to support independence and quality of life; and Island Conservation says it works to prevent extinctions by removing invasive species from islands. Other supported organizations include cultural and educational institutions, such as the Minnesota Historical Society, which says it collects, preserves, and shares Minnesota’s history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $228,200. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $55,000 to Belwin, $30,000 to the Minnesota Land Trust, $25,000 each to Island Conservation and People Incorporated, and $17,000 to The Trust for Public Land.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Hartwell as president and treasurer.
Open Door Foundation is led by David Hartwell, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Hartwell
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth Debaut (2020) — V. President & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Open Door Foundation
How much does Open Door Foundation give each year?
Open Door Foundation gave $228K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $221K across 21 grants.
What is Open Door Foundation's typical grant size?
Open Door Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,867, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Open Door Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Open Door Foundation give grants?
Open Door Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (8 grants), Minneapolis, MN (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Open Door Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Open Door Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Open Door Foundation's largest grantees?
Open Door Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Belwin ($55,000), Minnesota Land Trust ($30,000) and Island Conservation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Open Door Foundation?
Open Door Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $228K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Open Door Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Open Door Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Open Door Foundation's EIN?
Open Door Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1859476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Open Door Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Open Door Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/open-door-foundation-morg_5a14975a21c04511b74a8eed7094094b
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