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EIN 81-0737472

Open Philanthropy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
City
Palo Alto
State
California
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
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...
Apercen Partners LLC
Total revenues
$3,108,446
2023
Total expenses
$4,947,218
2023
Total assets
$26,628,515
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

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.

Personnel at Open Philanthropy

NameTitleCompensation
Alexander BergerChief Executive Officer$0
Zachary RobinsonChief of Staff - > / Board Member
Paige HenchenDirector of Operations
Derek HopfDirector of Grants Management
Daniel de la TorreGrants Manager / Operations Manager
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Open Philanthropy

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,008,061
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$609,228
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$488,535
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,622
Total revenues$3,108,446

Form 990s for Open Philanthropy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-15990View PDF
Data update history
September 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
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
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsAdult education providersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online 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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0245939
FTB Entity ID
3846597
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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