Open Hearts for Orphans Inc
Open Hearts for Orphans Inc is a public charity filing on Form 990, based in Delray Beach, Florida. It supports orphaned, abandoned, and at-risk children through basic-needs assistance, medical intervention, and financial assistance and advocacy for adoptive families.
Open Hearts for Orphans Inc at a glance
In short: Open Hearts for Orphans Inc gave $244K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Virginia. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $244,398
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,440
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,497
- Total assets
- $187,005
- -32.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Open Hearts for Orphans Inc
- How to Apply
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For adoption grants, the organization provides an online application.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8074, Delray Beach, FL 33482
Phone: (561) 827-2222
Website: https://openheartsfororphans.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Open Hearts for Orphans Inc
Who Open Hearts for Orphans Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uganda Rural Fund USA Inc ($113K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 35 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving children in the United States and beyond, with website references to sponsorships and orphan-care projects in Uganda and Cambodia, as well as support for vulnerable children in South Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to recipients in multiple states; Virginia received 50% of grant dollars, followed by Arkansas at 13%, Oregon at 12%, Texas at 7%, and Alabama at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Open Hearts for Orphans Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2024) to $250K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda Rural Fund USA Inc Richmond, VA | Basic Needs for Children | $112,580 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation Lowell, AR | Basic Needs for Children | $30,877 |
| Upasuaji International Bend, OR | Medical Intervention | $29,948 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption Fort Worth, TX | Adoption Grant | $16,000 |
| Lifeline Childrens Services Birmingham, AL | Adoption Grant | $13,000 |
| Global Orphan Project Kansas City, MO | Basic Needs for Foster Families | $11,993 |
| America World Adoptions MC Lean, VA | Adoption Grant | $10,000 |
| Childrens House International Lynden, WA | Adoption Grant | $8,000 |
| Alliance for Children Needham, MA | Adoption Grant | $6,000 |
| Global Adoption Services Bel Air, MD | Adoption Grant | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,005 | $734,365 | $821,438 | $244,398 | 10 | $3,344 |
| 2024 | $278,289 | $568,817 | $535,077 | $183,712 | 7 | $5,909 |
| 2023 | $235,210 | $474,423 | $401,470 | $218,018 | 7 | $2,481 |
| 2022 | $161,225 | $394,721 | $390,317 | $249,903 | 5 | $7 |
| 2021 | $158,012 | $321,679 | $301,473 | $212,768 | 6 | $26 |
| 2020 | $137,662 | $191,141 | $163,683 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $110,039 | $141,187 | $57,108 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide for the needs of orphans worldwide through medical intervention, financial assistance for adoptive families, and basic necessities.
Its reported programs include food, shelter, clothing, clean-water support, educational assistance, and other basic needs; medical equipment, supplies, and treatment; and adoption grants and family advocacy. In its 2025 filing, the organization reported funding a Broward County playroom and resource room, supporting homes and foster-care placements in Uganda, and providing tuition assistance and clean-water filters. It also reported funding cardiac interventions for children in Uganda and 26 Say Yes adoption grants in 2025.
The 2025 grantees illustrate several kinds of organizations it supports. Gladney Family Associations described its work as volunteer support for the Gladney Center for Adoption. Lifeline Children’s Services described itself as a licensed child-placing agency providing adoption placements and services for women and families facing problem pregnancies. The Global Orphan Project described its mission as breaking the orphan cycle through community, commerce, and the love of Jesus. Children’s House International described providing adoption services, child-focused recruitment, family support, and humanitarian aid. Global Adoption Services described providing pre- and post-adoption services for international and domestic adoptions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Open Hearts for Orphans reported 10 grants totaling $244,398. The grants ranged from $6,000 to $112,580, with a median of $12,496. The largest awards were $112,580 to Uganda Rural Fund USA Inc for basic needs for children, $30,877 to Love Without Boundaries Foundation for basic needs for children, and $29,948 to Upasuaji International for medical intervention. Other awards included $16,000 to Gladney Center for Adoption and $13,000 to Lifeline Children’s Services for adoption grants.
The organization also reports adoption assistance for families through its Say Yes grants. Its 2025 filing states that it funded 26 such grants that year. The website describes special grants for families adopting children with Down syndrome or heart defects, and says assistance depends on fund availability, financial need, and circumstances. For these adoption grants, the website directs applicants to apply online. The program also describes additional family support, including a strategic prayer partner, virtual trauma-informed trainings, and adoption-funding coaching through a partner organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Murphy as CEO; Carrie Socha as chairman; Mia Anderton as secretary; and Cindy Nau, Suzanne Stillwell, Shea Studinger, Nick Calabro, Julie Carr, and Mandy Forrester as directors.
Open Hearts for Orphans Inc is led by Lisa Murphy, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Murphy
CEO
Board of Directors & Executive Director → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $75K (2025)
Carrie Socha
Chairman
Board of Director → Chairman of the Board, 2022
Chairman of the Board → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Nau
Director
Board of Directors → Board of Director, 2023
Board of Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Carr
Director
Board of Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Stillwell
Director
Board of Directors → Board of Director, 2023
Board of Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Calabro
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shea Studinger
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Forrester
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mia Anderton
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Ann Bartlinski (2024) — Director
- Former: Ann Bartlinksi (2019–2023) — Board of Director
- Former: James Murphy (2019–2023) — Board of Director
- Former: Susie Roegiers (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Marylou Sammons (2020–2023) — Board of Director
- Former: Cady Driver (2019–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Amy Miller (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Lisa Murphy (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Open Hearts for Orphans Inc
How much does Open Hearts for Orphans Inc give each year?
Open Hearts for Orphans Inc gave $244K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $184K across 7 grants.
What is Open Hearts for Orphans Inc's typical grant size?
Open Hearts for Orphans Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,497, and its average grant was $24,440, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Open Hearts for Orphans Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Open Hearts for Orphans Inc give grants?
Open Hearts for Orphans Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (13%) and Oregon (12%).
Does Open Hearts for Orphans Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Open Hearts for Orphans Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Adoption Grant" (6 grants).
Who are Open Hearts for Orphans Inc's largest grantees?
Open Hearts for Orphans Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Uganda Rural Fund USA Inc ($112,580), Love Without Boundaries Foundation ($30,877) and Upasuaji International ($29,948), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Open Hearts for Orphans Inc?
Open Hearts for Orphans Inc reported $187K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $734K.
What does Open Hearts for Orphans Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide for the needs of orphans worldwide through medical intervention, financial assistance for adoptive families, and basic necessities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Open Hearts for Orphans Inc?
For adoption grants, the organization provides an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Open Hearts for Orphans Inc's EIN?
Open Hearts for Orphans Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2844794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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