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Online Progressive Engagement Network Inc

EIN 85-1013779 · Middletown, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 25% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE OPEN MISSION IS TO ADVANCE ITS VISION BY CONNECTING, SERVING, AND GROWING THE UNIQUE SISTERHOOD OF PEOPLE-POWERED PROGRESSIVE CAMPAIGNING ORGANIZATIONS THAT FORM THE OPEN NETWORK.

Income
$563,765
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
25%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$145,406, executive director

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: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 132% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 111% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    25% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $236,873 spent. THE OPEN NETWORK AND SUPPORT PROGRAM OFFERS:TRAINING: WE RUN REGULAR ONLINE AND IN-PERSON TRAINING FOR OUR NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS.SUMMITS: OUR EVENTS BRING TOGETHER STAFF DELEGATIONS FROM AROUND THE NETWORK TO DISCUSS SHARED CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES, CURRENT BEST PRACTICES, AND CROSS-POLLINATE IDEAS.CAMPAIGNS: WHERE THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO WORK TOGETHER ON MULTI-NATIONAL ISSUES, THE OPEN MAKES THE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITATES COLLABORATION.COACHING AND MENTORING: WE PROVIDE DIRECT COACHING AND MENTORING TO SENIOR STAFF AROUND THE NETWORK ON EVERYTHING FROM ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH TO PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES.SECONDMENTS: BY CONNECTING STAFF IN SIMILAR POSITIONS AT DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS, THEY CLOSE BONDS OF TRUST AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE.THE OPEN LIVE: WE REGULARLY INVITE GUESTS FROM OUTSIDE THE NETWORK AND INTERNAL EXPERTS TO PRESENT WEBINARS ON INNOVATIONS AND LESSONS LEARNED.ONLINE COMMUNITY: ON SLACK, LISTSERVS, AND FACEBOOK, THE NETWORK STAFF COMMUNICATE, ASK QUESTIONS, AND HELP EACH OTHER.DRIVE COLLABORATIONS: WE CATALYZE AND SUPPORT JOINT INITIATIVES BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS ON SHARED GOALS.COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE: WE COORDINATE SEVERAL ISSUES AND ROLE COHORTS, WHERE ORGANIZERS WITH SIMILAR JOBS REGULARLY CONNECT TO ASK QUESTIONS, LEARN, AND INNOVATE TOGETHER.LIBRARY: OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY IS WHERE WE STORE THE NETWORK'S RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE, A TREASURE TROVE OF INSPIRATION, TEMPLATES, AND ADVICE.DIRECT SUPPORT: OUR TEAM WORKS DIRECTLY WITH NEW ORGANIZATIONS, OFFERING HANDS-ON TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE TO BUILD CAPACITY AND JUMP HURDLES.
  2. $29,443 spent. THE OPEN FUND PROGRAM:THE OPEN HELPS NEW NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH, THRIVE, AND ACHIEVE IMPACT IN RECORD TIME. WE HAVE A TARGETED, NIMBLE REGRANTING PROGRAM TO SUPER-CHARGE ORGANIZATIONS TO HIT THEIR GOALS AND GAIN INDEPENDENCE AND IMPACT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
  3. $27,557 spent. THE OPEN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM:THE OPEN NETWORK GROUP HAS BUILT A ROBUST SUITE OF CUSTOM ORGANIZING TOOLS. WE HELP COORDINATE DEVELOPERS FROM AROUND THE NETWORK TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THESE TOOLS AND INNOVATE TOGETHER TO SHAPE OTHERS. WE FACILITATE OUR NETWORK COLLABORATING ON TECHNOLOGY WITH OUR SYSTEM TO EMPOWER THE OPEN NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS TO LEAD AND WIN THEIR WORK.

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 November 6, 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 May 2021.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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