How much funding does Open Hearts Foundation Grant Program provide?

Open Hearts Foundation Grant Program provides $15,000 - $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Open Hearts Foundation Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Open Hearts Foundation Grant Program

OPEN HEARTS FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$15,000 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Open Hearts Foundation Grant Program

Funder: Open Hearts Foundation (CA, US)
Website: openheartsfoundation.org
Contact: info@openheartsfoundation.org | (805) 852-1367
Address: 2637 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Federal ID: 27-1215063

Mission & Philosophy

The Open Hearts Foundation provides grants to nonprofit partners whose missions reflect their own. The foundation is guided by the Open Hearts Philosophy, inspired by co-founder Jane Seymour's mother, Mieke Frankenberg, who overcame her experience as a World War II internment camp survivor to dedicate her life to helping others cope with adversity.

Funding Overview

Total Invested to Date: Over $1.9 million in nonprofit partners
Grant Range: $15,000 - $25,000 per nonprofit annually
Focus Areas: Food security, shelter, mental health care, community connection, and Arts & Mental Health
Geographic Scope: United States only
Milestone: 15th anniversary milestone with plans to announce largest funding commitment in foundation history

Eligibility Requirements

Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations only
Founded by: Individual or small group of volunteers who have faced adversity
Mission Alignment: Organization must be turning adversity into possibility by helping others
Operating History: Minimum of two years of fiscally healthy operating programs and successful outcomes since founding
Budget Priority: Annual budget of $1 million or lower is priority. Foundation will consider larger budgets beginning a new initiative meeting a new community need
Service Area: Directly serving communities in the United States of America
Track Record: Must have demonstrated responsible use of funds and effective program outcomes

What the Foundation WILL NOT Fund

Direct aid to individuals
Governmental Agencies or Organizations
Influencing legislation or elections
Faith-based programming, sectarian religious organizations, or churches
Organizations that discriminate based on age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion
Building plans, improvements, or capital campaigns

Recent Grant Cycles

2025 Grantmaking:

Emergency Relief Grants provided (Hurricane Milton and LA Wildfires)

Current cycle: Focus on Arts & Mental Health sector

165 organizations applied; remaining funds fully allocated to Arts & Mental Health

No additional grant round in October 2025

Selected grantees to be announced

2024 Grantmaking:

$100,000 awarded in four $25,000 grants

Focus: Food insecurity initiatives

Recipients: Solidarity Sandy Springs, Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank, Chinle Planting Hope, City Youth Now

2023-2024 Grantmaking:

$250,000 total funding cycle

16 grantees supported

Focus areas: School clothing/hygiene, foster care support, food insecurity, dental care, diaper banks, education, oncology wellness, housing, and more

2022 Grantmaking:

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund (March)

September 2022 Grant Cycle

15 grantees supported with amounts ranging from $5,000 - $10,000

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

Step 1: Eligibility Questions & Letter of Intent (LOI)
1. Access the grant application platform at the link below
2. Answer all eligibility questions
3. Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) that includes:
- Your organization's mission statement and strategic goal
- A summary of your program, project or initiative, the community it serves, and the impact you expect
- How your nonprofit's origin and purpose align with the Open Hearts Philosophy (who founded it and why)
4. Upon submission, the foundation team will review your LOI and eligibility responses to confirm eligibility to proceed to full application

Step 2: Full Grant Application
1. If approved from Step 1, you will receive access to the full application
2. Answer questions about your funding request
3. Upload all required documents through the portal, including:
- IRS Form 990
- Annual budgets for the past two fiscal years
- Itemized budget for your proposed program/service showing:
- Revenue (received and pending)
- Expenses
- How requested funds will be used
4. Submit complete application with all required information and documentation

Required Documents

IRS Form 990
Annual budgets for the past two fiscal years
Itemized budget for proposed program/service

Application Notifications

Applicants will be notified of grant decision outcome by specified deadline (varies by cycle)
The foundation does not accept phone calls to discuss individual grant decisions
Questions about the application process can be directed to info@openheartsfoundation.org

Key Notes

Trust-based philanthropy approach
Complete application must include all required information and documentation to be considered
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