Open Doors
Open Doors is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as assistance to individuals and support for animal rescue and shelter groups; its grants also went to organizations in several fields.
Open Doors at a glance
In short: Open Doors gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $484.077), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,293
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $484
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $260,079
- -7.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (59% 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 Doors
- How to Apply
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The filing describes verbal referrals through social services or church associations, and animal welfare and rescue organizations. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Open Doors
Mailing address: 337 Lake Evelyn Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33411-2039
Phone: (201) 666-3372
Website: https://www.opendoorsagf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Open Doors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Fellowship ($2K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 33% to New York, 5% to California, 2% to Iowa, and 1% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Open Doors open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $354; repeat grants $565. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $175 repeat.
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 $3K (2021) to $6K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Fellowship Boynton Beach, FL | General Support | $2,400 |
| Paulyanna Marie T Clerge Fndn Brooklyn, NY | Haiti Support | $1,250 |
| Hope for Depression New York, NY | General Support | $858 |
| Palm Beach Inst for the ENT Arts North Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $500 |
| Open Doors USA Orange, CA | General Support | $300 |
| American Legion Post 367 West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $200 |
| East Coast Rabbit Rescue West Palm Beach, FL | Rabbit Rescue | $200 |
| Golden Lakes Love in Action West Palm Beach, FL | Ukraine Relief Aid | $150 |
| Save the Manatees Longwood, FL | General Support | $140 |
| Golden Lakes Temple West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,079 | $25,971 | $47,522 | $6,293 | 13 | $44,953 | $16,187 |
| 2023 | $281,630 | $-9,464 | $36,443 | $6,459 | 11 | $19,690 | — |
| 2022 | $327,537 | $12,162 | $26,649 | $4,093 | 16 | $12,852 | — |
| 2021 | $342,024 | $23,450 | $27,731 | $2,732 | 14 | $12,875 | $8,594 |
| 2020 | $350,611 | $9,385 | $30,214 | $5,019 | 21 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes assistance to individuals and support for animal rescue and shelter groups as the foundation’s direct charitable activity. Its 2024 grants included support for a church, arts and music organizations, depression-related services, animal rescue and wildlife organizations, and Ukraine relief aid.
Among its grantees, Wild at Heart Inc. says it rescues and cares for more than 500 raptors annually and provides education, communications, and community outreach. Grandma’s Place Inc. says its mission is to provide housing, compassionate care, educational opportunities, and support to vulnerable children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Open Doors gave 13 grants totaling $6,293. Grants ranged from $21 to $2,400, with a median of $200. Notable grants included $2,400 to Christ Fellowship for general support, $1,250 to Paulyanna Marie T Clerge Fndn for Haiti support, and $858 to Hope for Depression for general support. Other awards included $500 to Palm Beach Inst for the Ent Arts, $300 to Open Doors USA, and $200 to East Coast Rabbit Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ruth Tschudin and Hugo Tschudin as trustees.
Open Doors's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hugo Tschudin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruth Tschudin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Doors
How much does Open Doors give each year?
Open Doors gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 11 grants.
What is Open Doors's typical grant size?
Open Doors's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $484, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Open Doors that year got $354 on average.
Where does Open Doors give grants?
Open Doors gives mostly in Florida: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does Open Doors give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of Open Doors's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Open Doors's largest grantees?
Open Doors's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Fellowship ($2,400), Paulyanna Marie T Clerge Fndn ($1,250) and Hope for Depression ($858), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Open Doors?
Open Doors reported $260K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26K.
What does Open Doors fund?
The filing describes assistance to individuals and support for animal rescue and shelter groups as the foundation’s direct charitable activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Open Doors?
The filing describes verbal referrals through social services or church associations, and animal welfare and rescue organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Open Doors's EIN?
Open Doors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3698792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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