EIN 81-0737472

Open Philanthropy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Open Philanthropy studies and analyzes options to improve the impact of philanthropic giving. It engages in research to develop data and insights that help philanthropic organizations and the public enhance the effectiveness of their giving. The organization is gaining valuable knowledge through its study and research endeavors.
Also known as...
Open Philanthropy Project; Apercen Partners LLC
Total revenues
$2,586,689
2022
Total expenses
$2,737,499
2022
Total assets
$27,196,579
2022
Num. employees
16
2022

Program areas at Open Philanthropy

The organization engages in study and research to develop data and new insights to assist philanthropic organizations and the general public improve the effectiveness and impact of their own giving. Through study and research, the organization is gaining learning and experience about the causes across philanthropic categories, including direct aid, research and development, and policy advocacy, so that future giving will have the broadest and most meaningful long-term impact on the lives of as many people as possible.

Who funds Open Philanthropy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Good Ventures FoundationGeneral Support$1,938,900
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$7,900
Robert and Maurine Rothschild FundJust Impact Advisors$5,000

Personnel at Open Philanthropy

NameTitleCompensation
Alexander BergerChief Executive Officer and Director$0
Holden KarnofskyProgram Officer , Ai Governance and Policy / Chief Executive Officer and Director$0
Zachary RobinsonChief of Staff - > / Board Member
Paige HenchenDirector of Operations
Derek HopfDirector of Grants Management
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Open Philanthropy

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,964,308
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$516,905
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$105,476
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,586,689

Form 990s for Open Philanthropy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-15990View PDF
Data update history
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Robert and Maurine Rothschild Fund
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $1,938,900 from Good Ventures Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsAdult education providersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Tax deductible donations
General information
Address
314 Lytton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
openphilanthropy.org/ 
Phone
(650) 804-7100
IRS details
EIN
81-0737472
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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