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Open Door Foundation Inc

EIN 13-3598184 · Ossining, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE OPEN DOOR FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF THE OPEN DOOR FAMILY MEDICAL CENTERS AND OTHER INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES OPEN DOOR SERVES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OPEN DOOR'S FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INVESTMENTS.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
74.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
6
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$609,933, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 74.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. THE OPEN DOOR FOUNDATION WAS INCORPORATED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE RESIDENTS OF ULSTER, WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES, NEW YORK, ESPECIALLY PEOPLE WHO ARE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED. IT COLLECTS AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THE PUBLIC. IT CONSULTS WITH HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND OFFERS A FORUM FOR EXAMINING HEALTH RELATED ISSUES. IT PROMOTES THE AVAILABILITY, ACCESSABILITY AND QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE IN ULSTER, WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES. THE OPEN DOOR FOUNDATION SOLICITS AND ADMINISTERS CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS IN ULSTER, WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES LICENSED UNDER ARTICLE 28 OF THE NEW YORK PUBLIC HEALTH LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OPEN DOOR FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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