
OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC
OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC

OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC
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The Open Space Institute Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, with additional support for projects in Georgia and North Carolina. The institute operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OSI AND ITS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST, PROTECTS LAND.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST INC
$6.2M
59%
BEAVERKILL VALLEY LAND TRUST INC
$538.8K
5%
SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION
$492.9K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$6.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC?
No. OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC give?
OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Georgia, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,700. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC make each year?
In 2024, OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $578 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC fund recently?
In 2024, OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST INC, BEAVERKILL VALLEY LAND TRUST INC, and SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC?
OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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