Open Minds Align Foundation Inc
Open Minds Align Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and direct charitable activities that included scholarships, books for children, summer camp, and assistance to schools and needy families.
Open Minds Align Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Open Minds Align Foundation Inc gave $544K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $543,798
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,697
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $17,212,254
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Open Minds Align Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5975 N Federal Hwy Ste 243, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 804-0439
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Open Minds Align Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Daytona College ($99K). Together the top 10 received $423K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 95 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 64% of grant dollars, followed by Pennsylvania (10%), Ohio (7%), Alabama (6%), and Arizona (5%). The foundation also reported that its scholarship recipients attended programs at college locations in Florida, New York, New Jersey, New Orleans, Arizona, Utah, Michigan, Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Open Minds Align Foundation Inc gives
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 611% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2022) to $544K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $544K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daytona College Ormond Beach, FL | General | $99,000 |
| Covenant House Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable Operations | $61,750 |
| Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | General | $60,000 |
| Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | General | $54,000 |
| University of South Florida Fdn Tampa, FL | General | $42,000 |
| Florence B Mathis Elementary Foley, AL | General | $30,000 |
| Herzing University Winter Park, FL | General | $29,375 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| Broward College Davie, FL | General | $12,000 |
| Christian Help Center Batavia, OH | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,212,254 | $1,157,204 | $1,179,296 | $543,798 | 37 | $1,152,369 | $1,134,308 | $859,178 |
| 2024 | $18,143,617 | $1,003,507 | $1,071,105 | $507,977 | 37 | $1,071,105 | $977,047 | $1,017,721 |
| 2023 | $17,221,044 | $179,838 | $968,144 | $412,878 | 17 | $412,878 | $454,353 | $894,295 |
| 2022 | $18,133,333 | $18,332,099 | $198,766 | $76,500 | 4 | $76,500 | $94,324 | $431,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Open Minds Align Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $859K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its reported activities include scholarships for students enrolled in college programs and giving children books through elementary and middle schools. Its 2025 grants also supported colleges and universities, a shelter, schools, and other charitable organizations.
Among the higher-education grantees, Lynn University describes its mission as providing an innovative, global, and personalized education; Waynesburg University says it connects faith, learning, and service; and Grand Canyon University describes itself as a missional, Christ-centered university. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $543,798. Grants ranged from $2,346 to $99,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest awards included $99,000 to Daytona College, $61,750 to Covenant House, $60,000 to Lynn University, $54,000 to Waynesburg University, and $42,000 to the University of South Florida Foundation.
Separately, the foundation reported awarding scholarships totaling $472,625 to 184 students enrolled in programs at 33 college locations. This was a direct charitable activity, rather than grants to outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ruth Esther Curry as president; Robert S Curry as secretary and CFO; Thomas Fike as special projects director; and Ginger Ruback, Richard Caruso, and John Padgett as directors.
Open Minds Align Foundation Inc is led by Ruth Esther Curry, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ruth Esther Curry
President
On filings since 2021
$21K (2022) → $139K (2025)
Thomas Fike
Sp Proj Director
On filings since 2024
$91K (2024) → $91K (2025)
Ginger Ruback
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
John Padgett
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Richard Caruso
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Robert S. Curry
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2024
$134K (2024) → $143K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $143K, to Robert S Curry (Sec / CFO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Open Minds Align Foundation Inc
How much does Open Minds Align Foundation Inc give each year?
Open Minds Align Foundation Inc gave $544K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $508K across 37 grants.
What is Open Minds Align Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Open Minds Align Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $14,697, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Open Minds Align Foundation Inc give grants?
Open Minds Align Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (4 grants) and Sabina, OH (2 grants).
Does Open Minds Align Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Open Minds Align Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Open Minds Align Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Open Minds Align Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Daytona College ($99,000), Covenant House ($61,750) and Lynn University ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Open Minds Align Foundation Inc?
Open Minds Align Foundation Inc reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $859K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Open Minds Align Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its reported activities include scholarships for students enrolled in college programs and giving children books through elementary and middle schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Open Minds Align Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
What is Open Minds Align Foundation Inc's EIN?
Open Minds Align Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2806214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Open Minds Align Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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