With Open Eyes Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Charlotte, NC EIN: 26-2753084 Website

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

With Open Eyes Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina (EIN: 26-2753084). The foundation operates as a Christian ministry focused on evangelism, church planting, and relief and development work. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in May 2009 and currently employs 8 staff members.

Key facts about With Open Eyes Foundation Inc

EIN: 26-2753084
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Grants paid (2025): $303,449 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets: $11,273,753

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.3M

+14.2% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$303K

-56.0% YoY

Revenue

$2.7M

-46.9% YoY

Net Investment Income

$114K

-61.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: To accelerate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the unreached and underserved peoples of the world.

The foundation provides transportation, training, and humanitarian aid for the purposes of introducing people to Christ and establishing self-sustaining reproducing churches. The organization equips local leaders called Mobile Messengers for evangelism, church planting, and relief and development work.

Grantmaking

With Open Eyes Foundation Inc has made grants to support ministry work. In 2019, the foundation awarded $516,831 to Operation Saturation for ministry support.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates internationally with active programs and initiatives across multiple regions:

Southeast Asia (launched March 2024)
South Asia (launched April 2024)
Mexico (broke ground for Mexico City Life Center in April 2024; dedicated Mexico City Life Center and broke ground for Oaxaca Life Center in January 2025)
Kenya (dedicated James Harrison Life Center in June 2024)
Middle East (launched relief efforts and mobile messenger ministries in October 2024)
Argentina (launched mobile messenger ministry in April 2025)
Africa (ongoing training in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and Democratic Republic of Congo)

Grant Distribution by State

States

California

Cities

Dana Point

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:

Total Revenue: $2,708,751
Total Expenses: $2,002,071
Net Income: $706,680
Net Assets: $11,229,997

Revenue Breakdown (FY 2025):

Contributions: $2,719,740
Investment Income: $113,789 (4.2%)
Other Revenue: $5,201 (0.2%)
Net Fundraising: -$129,979

Expense Breakdown (FY 2025):

Executive Compensation: $231,188 (11.5%)
Other Salaries and Wages: $230,403 (11.5%)

The foundation maintains significant net assets and demonstrates consistent financial stability with annual surpluses.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$11,273,753	$9,871,762	$8,457,025
Revenue	$2,708,751	$5,098,674	$5,308,295
Expenses	$2,002,071	$4,215,849	$4,234,056
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$113,789	$294,986	$170,120
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 26, 2026 Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
September 26, 2026 Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

0 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Denny Mathews - President
Alex Lim - Donor Contact

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
J Frank Harrison III	Chair of Board	1	—
Jan Harrison	Vice-Chairman	1	—
Pastor Jim McBride	Director/Treasurer	1	—
Caroline Trammell	Director	1	—
Larry Griffith	Director	1	—
Mark Conklin	Director	1	—
Pastor Simon Kariuki	Director	1	—
Dr William Jones	Director	1	—
Josh Dorminy	Director	1	—
Denny Mathews	President	40	—
Alex Lim	COO	40	—
Brian Adams	Acting Secretary	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

**2024-2025 Program Highlights:**

2025

January 2025: Broke ground for Oaxaca, Mexico Life Center and dedicated Mexico City Life Center

2025

March 2025: Inaugural golf tournament fundraiser

2025

April 2025: Launched mobile messenger ministry in Argentina

2024

September 2024: "We Are Messengers" concert fundraiser in California

2024

November 2024: Clay shoot fundraiser

2024

December 2024: Year-end gala with Middle East partner

**Accreditations & Memberships:**

2013

Member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (since 2013)

Four-Star rating from charity evaluation organizations

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

Frequently Asked Questions

What does With Open Eyes Foundation Inc fund?

**Mission:** To accelerate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the unreached and underserved peoples of the world. The foundation provides transportation, training, and humanitarian aid for the purposes of introducing people to Christ and establishing self-sustaining reproducing churches. The organization equips local leaders called Mobile Messengers for evangelism, church planting, and relief and development work.

How do I apply for a grant from With Open Eyes Foundation Inc?

With Open Eyes Foundation Inc has made grants to support ministry work. In 2019, the foundation awarded $516,831 to Operation Saturation for ministry support. The foundation also receives grants from other organizations. Recent grants received include: • $150,000 from Above and Beyond Missions (2023) • $106,250 from American Endowment Foundation (2024) • $100,000 from Foundation for the Carolinas (2024)

Where does With Open Eyes Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation operates internationally with active programs and initiatives across multiple regions: • Southeast Asia (launched March 2024) • South Asia (launched April 2024) • Mexico (broke ground for Mexico City Life Center in April 2024; dedicated Mexico City Life Center and broke ground for Oaxaca Life Center in January 2025) • Kenya (dedicated James Harrison Life Center in June 2024) • Middle East (launched relief efforts and mobile messenger ministries in October 2024) • Argentina (launc…