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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Open Hand Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $81K across 32 grantees in its filing year of 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$81K
2025
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
47%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Laura L Jones
Board Member
J
James R Jones
Board Member
L
Laura Jones
Executive

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION?
No. THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION give?
THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Washington, and Colorado. 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 THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $81 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include VISION NATIONALS, INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION, and WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION?
THE OPEN HAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.