Open Horizon is a family foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia, established in December 2019. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation with a small staff dedicated to advancing racial and social justice through partnerships with nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.4M
-9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+75.3% YoY
Grant Count
48
+37.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+27.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Open Horizon reported a distributable amount of $746K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Open Horizon exists to expand opportunities at the individual, community, and systems level to enable equitable access to education, experience, and economic support. The foundation's current priorities include:
- Education justice
- Economic justice
- Health justice
- Leadership development
- Social justice
The foundation focuses on funding and developing projects in the greater Washington DC area (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia), the South, and nationally.
Grantmaking
The foundation made approximately 32–44 grants in recent years. Open Horizon indicates it is open to new applicants.
Grant Range
$70–$262,178
Average Grant
$70–$262,178
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Open Horizon funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
Primary regions: District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, New York
Additional states: Mississippi, Louisiana, Colorado, California, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Massachusetts, Connecticut
Cities with funded projects: Alexandria, Washington DC, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Cambridge, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total assets: $13.4–$13.9 million
- Total giving: $713,000–$1.5 million
- Total revenue: $536,773–$2.5 million
- Total expenses: $781,611–$1.9 million
- Number of employees: 2–4
Investment Income: $448,850 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,424,352 | $14,860,197 | $13,922,501 |
| Revenue | $536,773 | $2,098,861 | $2,487,341 |
| Expenses | $1,972,618 | $1,161,278 | $781,611 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,511,017 | $862,040 | $713,265 |
| Net Investment Income | $75,172 | $50,790 | $174,515 |
| Distributable Amount | $745,656 | $632,260 | $645,679 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ignite the South ($150,000), National Health Law ($130,400), Council for Court Excellence ($120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN BRIGADE ARCHIVES NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $30,400 |
| ACT FOR ALEXANDRA ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| AFS-USA NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $28,045 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND DENVER, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF BLACK FOUNDATION EXECUTIVES NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,556 |
| CASA CHIRILAGUA ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $26,050 |
| COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL PURPOSE | $583 |
| COMMUNITY LODGINGS ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $47,764 |
| COUNCIL FOR COURT EXCELLENCE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $120,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- D'Lynn Jacobs – Executive Director
- Hershel Kleinberg – Co-Founder, Director
- Lisa Cohen – Co-Founder, Director
- Rachel Pasten – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERSHEL KLEINBERG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LISA COHEN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RACHEL PASTEN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Open Horizon fund?
Open Horizon exists to expand opportunities at the individual, community, and systems level to enable equitable access to education, experience, and economic support. The foundation's current priorities include: • **Education justice** • **Economic justice** • **Health justice** • **Leadership development** • **Social justice** The foundation focuses on funding and developing projects in the greater Washington DC area (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia), the South, and natio…
How do I apply for a grant from Open Horizon?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in recent fiscal year: approximately $713,000–$1.5 million • Average grant size: $70–$262,178 • Median grant amount: $23,166 • Grant type: General purpose grants **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Council for Court Excellence ($120,000) • The Gro Fund ($120,000) • National Education Equity Lab ($53,790) • Let's Go DMV (among 32+ grantees) The foundation made approximately 32–44 grants in recent years. Open Horizon indicates it is open to new applicants.
Where does Open Horizon make grants?
Open Horizon funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: **Primary regions:** District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, New York **Additional states:** Mississippi, Louisiana, Colorado, California, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Massachusetts, Connecticut **Cities with funded projects:** Alexandria, Washington DC, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Cambridge, and others.
What size grants does Open Horizon award?
In 2024, Open Horizon awarded 48 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Open Horizon required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Open Horizon reported a distributable amount of $746K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Open Horizon's EIN?
Open Horizon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3866276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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