Operation Open Arms Inc is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $251K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $44K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$251K
+86.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$44K
-21.1% YoY
Grant Count
6
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-34.2% YoY
About Operation Open Arms Inc
Based on IRS filings
Operation Open Arms Inc is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $251K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $44K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $251,314 | $135,060 | $138,708 |
| Revenue | $628,479 | $419,004 | $205,557 |
| Expenses | $509,927 | $428,981 | $249,245 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $132,759 | $135,968 | $119,905 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Kim Herman Fritsch ($14,850), Laura Brandon Priest ($13,200), Cheryl Dugan ($12,650).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER & HANNAH TURNER BEDFORD, KY | DIRECT CARE TO NEEDY FOSTER PARENT(S) AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CHILD(REN)'S CARE WHICH IS PROVIDED BY THESE FOSTER PARENT(S). | $1,100 |
| BRYAN MARY FLACHBART SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY | DIRECT CARE TO NEEDY FOSTER PARENT(S) AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CHILD(REN)'S CARE WHICH IS PROVIDED BY THESE FOSTER PARENT(S). | $1,100 |
| CHERYL DUGAN LOUISVILLE, KY | DIRECT CARE TO NEEDY FOSTER PARENT(S) AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CHILD(REN)'S CARE WHICH IS PROVIDED BY THESE FOSTER PARENT(S). | $12,650 |
| GLEN LEIGH ANNE KLEITZ SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY | DIRECT CARE TO NEEDY FOSTER PARENTS(S) AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CHILD(REN)'S CARE WHICH IS PROVIED BY THESE FOSTER PARENTS | $1,100 |
| KIM HERMAN FRITSCH SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY | DIRECT CARE TO NEEDY FOSTER PARENT(S) AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CHILD(REN)'S CARE WHICH IS PROVIDED BY THESE FOSTER PARENT(S). | $14,850 |
| LAURA BRANDON PRIEST MT WASHINGTON, KY | DIRECT CARE TO NEEDY FOSTER PARENT(S) AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CHILD(REN)'S CARE WHICH IS PROVIDED BY THESE FOSTER PARENT(S). | $13,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE T BAILEY | CO-CHAIRMAN | 1.5 | — |
| IRVING W BAILEY II | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| LINDA YEAGER | CO-CHAIRMAN | 1.5 | — |
| MEREDITH HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JOE ARNOLD | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JUDGE PAULA SHERLOCK | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JOHN T MCCARTHY III | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| SHARI HAGAN FLOWERS | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| GALE LIVELY | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JULIE BARKLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $89,067 |
| DANIEL SALMON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Open Arms Inc?
Operation Open Arms Inc is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. It holds $251K in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Operation Open Arms Inc?
As of 2023, Operation Open Arms Inc holds $251K in total assets with $628K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $44K in 2023.
Where does Operation Open Arms Inc operate?
Operation Open Arms Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What size grants does Operation Open Arms Inc award?
In 2023, Operation Open Arms Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $44K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Operation Open Arms Inc's EIN?
Operation Open Arms Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1787756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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