The Open Door Foundation Inc
The Open Door Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hanover, Maryland. It reports making annual grants to foundations and other nonprofit organizations in direct support of their charitable activities; its filing states that awards are restricted to charitable religious organizations.
The Open Door Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Open Door Foundation Inc gave $220K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Maryland. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,000
- +32.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,667
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $1,824,315
- +12.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Open Door Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists written background information on the organization as the application material and limits awards to charitable religious organizations. Peter Chang is listed as the contact for application inquiries.
- Contact
Application contact: Peter Chang
Mailing address: 7222 Parkway Drive Suite A, Hanover, MD 21076
Phone: (301) 604-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Open Door Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anna Prayer Counseling Inc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Maryland (38%), California (25%), Pennsylvania (14%), Massachusetts (9%), and North Carolina (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Open Door Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2020) to $220K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Prayer Counseling Inc Frederick, MD | To Help with Charity's Organizational Purpose | $40,000 |
| Cornerstone Ministries Tustin, CA | The Bible Distribution | $40,000 |
| American Wheat Mission Inc Rockville, MD | General Fund for Handicapped | $28,000 |
| Home for Our Troops Taunton, MA | To Help the Charity's Organizational Purpose | $20,000 |
| See Jesus Telford, PA | To Help the Charity's Organizational Purpose | $20,000 |
| Caleb Mission USA Fullerton, CA | To Help the Charity's Organizational Purpose | $15,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | To Help with Charity's Organizational Purpose | $12,000 |
| Asia Harvest Winston-Salem, NC | To Help with Charity's Organizational Purpose | $11,000 |
| American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA | To Help with Organization's Mission | $6,000 |
| Chosen Ministries New York, NE | To Help the Charity's Organizational Purpose | $6,000 |
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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 | $1,824,315 | $239,012 | $225,273 | $220,000 | 15 | $220,000 | $236,651 | $237,176 |
| 2024 | $1,627,200 | $280,020 | $170,224 | $166,000 | 13 | $166,000 | $277,822 | $217,409 |
| 2023 | $1,440,514 | $139,775 | $162,985 | $158,000 | 13 | $158,000 | $137,149 | $167,368 |
| 2022 | $1,460,892 | $130,125 | $156,287 | $149,000 | 15 | $149,000 | $127,553 | $158,451 |
| 2021 | $1,488,803 | $665,059 | $116,203 | $112,750 | 13 | $112,750 | $333,214 | $157,817 |
| 2020 | $1,144,965 | $307,345 | $95,535 | $93,500 | 12 | — | $64,146 | $103,393 |
| 2019 | $1,142,027 | $-150,284 | $100,758 | $98,750 | 17 | — | $28,489 | $92,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Open Door Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $237K 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 describes its activity as making annual grants in direct support of recipients’ charitable activities. Examples of supported organizations include Anna Prayer Counseling Inc, whose stated mission is Christian discipleship and ministerial counseling; Asia Harvest Inc, which says it helps spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by supporting projects throughout Asia; and American Bible Society, whose stated mission is to make the Bible available in accessible languages and formats.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $220,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $11,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $40,000 to Anna Prayer Counseling Inc and $40,000 to Cornerstone Ministries; $28,000 to American Wheat Mission Inc; $20,000 each to Home for Our Troops and See Jesus; $15,000 to Caleb Mission USA; and $12,000 to Maryland Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter J Chang as president/treasurer, Hyelee Yoon as secretary, and Hyejung P Lee as assistant secretary.
The Open Door Foundation Inc is led by Peter J. Chang, President & Treasurer since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter J. Chang
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Hyejung P. Lee
Assistant Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Hyelee Yoon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Albert S. Lee (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Uon Hee Chang (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Open Door Foundation Inc
How much does The Open Door Foundation Inc give each year?
The Open Door Foundation Inc gave $220K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $166K across 13 grants.
What is The Open Door Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Open Door Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $14,667, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Open Door Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Open Door Foundation Inc give grants?
The Open Door Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Pennsylvania (14%).
Does The Open Door Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Open Door Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Help the Charity's Organizational Purpose" (8 grants) and "To Help with Charity's Organizational Purpose" (3 grants).
Who are The Open Door Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Open Door Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Anna Prayer Counseling Inc ($40,000), Cornerstone Ministries ($40,000) and American Wheat Mission Inc ($28,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Open Door Foundation Inc?
The Open Door Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $237K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Open Door Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as making annual grants in direct support of recipients’ charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Open Door Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Open Door Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Open Door Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2028415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Open Door 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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