OpenRoad Foundation
To invest in education, public policy, and community efforts to further support peer-to-peer car sharing and other innovative technology solutions, and benefit the communities served by them.
OpenRoad Foundation at a glance
In short: OpenRoad Foundation gave $131K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $21,750
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $254,932
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who OpenRoad Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tholos Foundation ($50K). Together the top 6 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 35 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How OpenRoad Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $131K (2025) to $262K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tholos Foundation Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| NCSL Fdtn State Legislatures Denver, CO | General support | $30,500 |
| House Victory Fund Phoenix, AZ | General support | $15,000 |
| State Legislative Leaders Fdn Marstons Mills, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Natl Conference of State Leg Denver, CO | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Natl Council of Insur Legis Belmar, NJ | Annual membership | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $254,932 | $520,000 | $474,279 | $130,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $803,464 | — | $1,144,397 | $262,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $1,947,861 | — | $819,891 | $237,000 | 11 |
| 2021 | $2,767,752 | $3,000,000 | $232,248 | $152,000 | 7 |
About OpenRoad Foundation
Based on IRS filings
OpenRoad Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $255K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $131K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
OpenRoad Foundation is led by Ethan Wilson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ethan Wilson
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Watt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Peacock
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ned Sizer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tristram Hewitt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnathan Lozier
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dustin Brighton (2021–2023) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about OpenRoad Foundation
How much does OpenRoad Foundation give each year?
OpenRoad Foundation gave $131K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is OpenRoad Foundation's typical grant size?
OpenRoad Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,750, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does OpenRoad Foundation give grants?
OpenRoad Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (31%) and Arizona (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does OpenRoad Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of OpenRoad Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are OpenRoad Foundation's largest grantees?
OpenRoad Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tholos Foundation ($50,000), NCSL Fdtn State Legislatures ($30,500) and House Victory Fund ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is OpenRoad Foundation?
OpenRoad Foundation reported $255K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $520K.
What is OpenRoad Foundation?
OpenRoad Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $255K in total assets as of 2025.
What is OpenRoad Foundation's EIN?
OpenRoad Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1012810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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