Open Path Charitable Foundation
Open Path Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. Its 2024 filing describes an annual scholarship program for qualifying individuals age 25 and under who have ambitious educational goals.
Open Path Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Open Path Charitable Foundation gave $53K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,461
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- Average grant
- $1,843
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,113,639
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (12% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Open Path Charitable Foundation
- 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. Its filing describes a scholarship application process in which applicants share their educational goals and aspirations; it does not provide further application instructions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18800 Von Karman Ave Suite A, Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 453-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Open Path Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pradiya Foundation Inc ($7K). Together the top 3 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 26 individual scholarships ($40,161), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in a state marked “?”, 12% to Massachusetts, and 7% to California. The listed 2024 grants include recipients in Massachusetts and California, as well as recipients whose locations are not specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 26 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $40,161 |
| Pradiya Foundation Inc East Boston, MA | Scholarship Program | $6,500 |
| V J K D Multi Farm (PVT) Ltd | Scholarship Program | $4,000 |
| Inspireher STEM Trust - Agck | Scholarship Program | $2,800 |
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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 | $1,113,639 | $56,007 | $126,751 | $53,461 | 29 | $109,180 | $56,007 |
| 2023 | $1,179,574 | $47,766 | $83,467 | — | — | $62,531 | $47,766 |
| 2022 | $1,214,649 | $1,281,973 | $67,324 | $10,000 | 1 | $59,342 | $1,188 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as a scholarship program. Applicants are invited to share their educational goals and aspirations. Successful candidates may receive up to $20,000, including full or partial tuition coverage for one academic year, with potential extensions based on academic performance, as well as assistance with room, board, and related living expenses. The filing also describes quarterly one-on-one guidance and regular mentoring from foundation faculty, donors, and volunteers.
Among the organizations it supported in 2024, the Pradiya Foundation describes its work as addressing community challenges and seeking to help communities without creating dependency on aid. This is the grantee’s stated mission, not a stated mission of Open Path Charitable Foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $53,461. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median of $1,000. The listed grants were for scholarship programs and included awards to individual recipients and organizations.
Notable 2024 grants included $6,500 to Pradiya Foundation Inc. in East Boston, Massachusetts; $4,000 to V J K D Multi Farm (Pvt) Ltd; and $2,800 to Inspireher STEM Trust - AGCK. The largest listed award was $8,000 to an individual recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Friedman as president, Richard Johnson as treasurer, and Kai Macdonald as secretary.
Open Path Charitable Foundation is led by Robert Friedman, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Friedman
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kai Macdonald
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Path Charitable Foundation
How much does Open Path Charitable Foundation give each year?
Open Path Charitable Foundation gave $53K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Open Path Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Open Path Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,843, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Open Path Charitable Foundation give grants?
Open Path Charitable Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 12% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (7%).
Does Open Path Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Open Path Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Program" (29 grants).
Who are Open Path Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Open Path Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pradiya Foundation Inc ($6,500), V J K D Multi Farm (PVT) Ltd ($4,000) and Inspireher STEM Trust - Agck ($2,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 26 individual scholarships ($40,161), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Open Path Charitable Foundation?
Open Path Charitable Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $56K.
What does Open Path Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as a scholarship program. Applicants are invited to share their educational goals and aspirations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Open Path Charitable Foundation?
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 Path Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Open Path Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0818184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Open Path Charitable Foundation 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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