Open Doors International Inc
Open Doors International Inc is a private foundation based in Orange, California. It supports Christians facing restriction and persecution because of their faith in Jesus Christ, with work that includes Bible distribution, training, practical support, research, and advocacy.
Open Doors International Inc at a glance
In short: Open Doors International Inc gave $22.6M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2.5M). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,605,961
- -18.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,511,773
- -18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $611,736
- Total assets
- $17,344,460
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Open Doors International Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3419 E Chapman Ave 353, Orange, CA 92869
Phone: (657) 667-0058
Website: https://www.opendoors.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Open Doors International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Doors Sub Saharan Africa ($12.0M). Together the top 9 received $22.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 12 grants of 44 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Open Doors says it works in more than 70 countries, supporting Christians who face persecution and discrimination for their faith. The 2024 grants listed recipients with regional names including Sub Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Gulf, Central Asia, and Asia; the filing does not provide recipient locations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Open Doors International Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19.6M (2020) to $28.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $22.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Doors Sub Saharan Africa | Ministries | $11,961,476 |
| Open Doors Middle East | Ministries | $4,501,322 |
| Open Doors Latin America | Ministries | $2,409,354 |
| Open Doors Southeast Asia | Ministries | $1,668,590 |
| Stichting Salt | Ministries | $611,736 |
| Open Doors Gulf | Ministries | $533,583 |
| Open Doors Central Asia | Ministries | $374,147 |
| Open Doors Asia | Ministries | $287,342 |
| Salt NL | Ministries | $258,411 |
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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 | $17,344,460 | $25,916,281 | $29,539,813 | $22,605,961 | 9 | $29,419,674 | $1,440,105 | $891,717 |
| 2023 | $21,241,713 | $28,173,971 | $37,562,906 | $27,818,635 | 9 | $37,396,610 | $1,512,042 | $1,244,310 |
| 2022 | $30,974,297 | $30,699,201 | $34,326,503 | $28,115,669 | 9 | $34,153,212 | $221,059 | $1,430,060 |
| 2021 | $35,486,759 | $37,474,297 | $24,815,196 | $20,011,452 | 9 | $24,533,638 | $109,230 | $1,384,293 |
| 2020 | $22,130,517 | $31,018,702 | $23,445,940 | $19,553,726 | 8 | — | $524,428 | $607,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Open Doors International Inc reported a distributable amount of $892K 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
The organization’s stated purpose is to strengthen and equip Christians living under or facing restriction and persecution, and to encourage their involvement in world evangelism. Its stated activities include providing Bibles, literature, media, training, socio-economic development, and intercessory prayer; preparing Christians in threatened or unstable areas to face persecution and suffering; and educating and mobilizing Christians elsewhere to identify with and assist persecuted believers.
In its 2024 filing, the foundation described direct charitable activities in Bible and literature distribution, training, and research and advocacy. It also described advocating for persecuted Christians by bringing their needs to the attention of people of influence and mobilizing supporters.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $22,605,961. Grant amounts ranged from $258,411 to $11,961,476, with a median grant of $611,736.
The largest grants were $11,961,476 to OPEN DOORS SUB SAHARAN AFRICA, $4,501,322 to OPEN DOORS MIDDLE EAST, $2,409,354 to OPEN DOORS LATIN AMERICA, and $1,668,590 to OPEN DOORS SOUTHEAST ASIA. Each was listed for “MINISTRIES.” The remaining grants went to STICHTING SALT ($611,736), OPEN DOORS GULF ($533,583), OPEN DOORS CENTRAL ASIA ($374,147), OPEN DOORS ASIA ($287,342), and SALT NL ($258,411), also for “MINISTRIES.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists A McDowell as chairman, R D Nunzio as vice chairman, and F Thonet as secretary. Directors listed are F Kreuzberger, B Spreij, E Lee, K Eiken-Sortland, R McIntyre, H Bedicks, and U The.
Open Doors International Inc is led by D. O. Shani, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
D. O. Shani
CEO
CEO → CEO & Executive Director, 2022
CEO & Executive Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$16K (2023) → $143K (2024)
A. McDowell
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
B. Spreij
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
F. Kreuzberger
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
K. Eiken-Sortland
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. McIntyre
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Bedicks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
U. The
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Rodriguez
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. D. Nunzio
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
F. Thonet
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: K. Bruner (2020–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: M. Abe (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: S. Bornick (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Z. Mutongu (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: K. Pridmore (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: L. Pierce (2020–2022) — Chief of Development & Advocacy
- Former: E. Papadhopuli (2021–2022) — Cpo
- Former: G. Hilke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Z. Steenkamp (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Francoise Thonet (2021) — Director
- Former: L. Pearce (2021) — Chief of Development & Advocacy
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 $143K, to D O Shani (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Open Doors International Inc
How much does Open Doors International Inc give each year?
Open Doors International Inc gave $22.6M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27.8M across 9 grants.
What is Open Doors International Inc's typical grant size?
Open Doors International Inc's median grant in 2024 was $611,736, and its average grant was $2,511,773, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Open Doors International Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Open Doors International Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministries" (9 grants).
Who are Open Doors International Inc's largest grantees?
Open Doors International Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Open Doors Sub Saharan Africa ($11,961,476), Open Doors Middle East ($4,501,322) and Open Doors Latin America ($2,409,354), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Open Doors International Inc?
Open Doors International Inc reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $892K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Open Doors International Inc fund?
The organization’s stated purpose is to strengthen and equip Christians living under or facing restriction and persecution, and to encourage their involvement in world evangelism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Open Doors International Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Open Doors International Inc make grants?
Open Doors says it works in more than 70 countries, supporting Christians who face persecution and discrimination for their faith. The 2024 grants listed recipients with regional names including Sub Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Gulf, Central Asia, and Asia; the filing does not provide recipient locations.
What is Open Doors International Inc's EIN?
Open Doors International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0523832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Open Doors International Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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