Open Meadows Foundation Inc
Open Meadows Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $145K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $36K.
Open Meadows Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Open Meadows Foundation Inc gave $126K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,250
- +818.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,781
- +359.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $144,831
- -44.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Open Meadows Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Womens Earth and Climate Action Network ($50K). Together the top 8 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Open Meadows Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1343% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $9K (2021) to $126K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Earth and Climate Action Network Mill Valley, CA | Education on Climate and Ecosystems | $50,000 |
| Experimental Theatre Project Inc New York, NY | Performance Art Production | $25,000 |
| Elsie Publishing Institute Lansing, MI | Printing Education | $25,000 |
| PAI Foundation Honolulu, HI | Education and Performance on Hawaii Culture | $10,000 |
| Lesbian Herstory Education Foundation New York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Odalys Dominquez Valley Village, CA | Play Production | $2,500 |
| Hannah Kennedy | Play Production | $2,500 |
| Shualee Cook Chicago, IL | Play Production | $1,250 |
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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 | $144,831 | $36,038 | $150,870 | $126,250 | 8 | $126,250 | $36,038 |
| 2023 | $259,663 | $4,466 | $22,776 | $13,750 | 4 | $13,750 | $7,277 |
| 2021 | $278,387 | $6,612 | $21,917 | $8,750 | 3 | — | $6,694 |
| 2020 | $293,692 | $14,568 | $23,637 | $19,000 | 3 | — | $14,568 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Open Meadows Foundation Inc is led by Di Eckerle, Executive Director & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Di Eckerle
Executive Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Lepcio
CIO & Trustee
Trustee → CIO & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Brown
Secretary & Trustee
Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Lara
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Henry
Grant Coordinator & Trustee
Trustee → Grant Coordinator & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
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 Meadows Foundation Inc
How much does Open Meadows Foundation Inc give each year?
Open Meadows Foundation Inc gave $126K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 4 grants.
What is Open Meadows Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Open Meadows Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,781, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Open Meadows Foundation Inc give grants?
Open Meadows Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Michigan (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Open Meadows Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Open Meadows Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Play Production" (3 grants).
Who are Open Meadows Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Open Meadows Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Womens Earth and Climate Action Network ($50,000), Experimental Theatre Project Inc ($25,000) and Elsie Publishing Institute ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Open Meadows Foundation Inc?
Open Meadows Foundation Inc reported $145K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What is Open Meadows Foundation Inc's EIN?
Open Meadows Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3312204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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