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Opening Doors Inc

EIN 37-1417129 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPENING DOORS' MISSION IS TO ENRICH COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING ON THEIR PATH TO STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND BELONGING. IN 2024, OPENING DOORS PROVIDED SERVICES TO NEARLY 4,700 IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$12.1 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
92
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$189,550, 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 67% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $7.7 million spent. WELCOMING REFUGEES: IN 2024, WE PROVIDED SERVICES TO 2,719 REFUGEES THROUGH OUR REFUGEE SERVICES PROGRAM. THE MAJORITY OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED WERE AFGHAN REFUGEES AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA HOLDERS. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO SERVED REFUGEES FROM IRAQ, THE UKRAINE, AND OTHER COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN. WE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE IN SECURING HEALTH CARE, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER BASIC LIVING NEEDS DURING THE FIRST 90-DAY ARRIVAL PERIOD. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE STRONG SUPPORT FROM VOLUNTEERS, LOCAL FAITH COMMUNITIES, AND DONORS THAT HELP US ENSURE THAT ADULTS RECEIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL AS WE WELCOME THEM TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVES THE MOST VULNERABLE REFUGEES WHO REQUIRE SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO ACHIEVE STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  2. $1.3 million spent. EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: OUR MICRO-LENDING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAMS SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES, STIMULATE THE LOCAL ECONOMY, CREATE JOBS, AND IMPROVE THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2024, OUR ECONOMIC PROSPERITY TEAM SUPPORTED 469 INDIVIDUALS TO START OR EXPAND BUSINESSES, BETTER MANAGE THEIR PERSONAL FINANCES, AND TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE CAREER PATHWAYS.
  3. $1.3 million spent. SUPPORTING SURVIVORS: WE PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO 93 SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. OUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS INCLUDES EMERGENCY, TEMPORARY, AND PERMANENT HOUSING SUPPORT IN ADDITION TO CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO BOTH U.S.-BORN AND FOREIGN-BORN SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING.
  4. $1.4 million spent. DEFENDING IMMIGRANTS: OPENING DOORS PROVIDED PRO BONO IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO 830 CLIENTS, BOTH NEW AND EXISTING CASES FROM PRIOR YEARS. OUR SERVICES INCLUDED APPLICATIONS FILED FOR IMMIGRATION RELIEF, DACA APPLICATIONS FILED, T- AND U-VISA APPLICATIONS, AND DEFENSE AGAINST REMOVAL. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT REPRESENTATION AND CONSULTATION, WE ALSO CONTINUED OUR PRO BONO AND PRO SE WORK. EACH MONTH, PRO SE CLINICS SUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 INDIVIDUALS ADJUSTING THEIR LEGAL STATUS.UPLIFTING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING: OPENING DOORS PROVIDED 555 INDIVIDUALS WITH ACCESS TO CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE HEALTH CARE THROUGH A THE PROVISION OF INDIVIDUALIZED THERAPY AND SUPPORT GROUPS, AND THROUGH SUPPORT IN NAVIGATING HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONTINUED OUR SUPPORT GROUPS FOR BOTH AFGHAN WOMEN, IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT REFUGEES ON THEIR PATH TO STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND BELONGING AND TO REDUCE THE PREVALENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE SACRAMENTO AFGHAN COMMUNITY.

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 July 2002.

    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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