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Operation Open Arms Inc

EIN 31-1787756 · KY · NTEE I72

Human Services funderHuman Services funders in KentuckyAll Kentucky foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$8.7K Funds in KY
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Operation Open Arms Inc based in KY paid 4 grants totaling $33.1K to 4 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $325 to $15.4K, with a median of $8.7K. Its largest recipients included LAURA BRANDON PRIEST, CHERYL DUGAN, and CHRISTOPHER & HANNAH TURNER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$190,529
Giving (latest yr)
$33,075
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$8.7K
Recipients
4
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
11
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Laura Brandon Priest$15,400
  • Cheryl Dugan$13,200
  • Christopher & Hannah Turner$4,150
  • Shane Laura Williamson$325

Where grants went

  • Kentucky$33,075 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (4)

Laura Brandon Priest
MT Washington, KY
Direct Care to Needy Foster Parent(s) and Expenses Related to the Child(ren)'s Care Which Is Provided by These Foster Parent(s).
$15,400
Cheryl Dugan
Louisville, KY
Direct Care to Needy Foster Parent(s) and Expenses Related to the Child(ren)'s Care Which Is Provided by These Foster Parent(s).
$13,200
Christopher & Hannah Turner
Bedford, KY
Direct Care to Needy Foster Parent(s) and Expenses Related to the Child(ren)'s Care Which Is Provided by These Foster Parent(s).
$4,150
Shane Laura Williamson
Lexington, KY
Direct Care to Needy Foster Parent(s) and Expenses Related to the Child(ren)'s Care Which Is Provided by These Foster Parent(s).
$325

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Operation Open Arms Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Operation Open Arms Inc is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services.

In its most recent filing, Operation Open Arms Inc reported 4 itemized grants totaling $33.1K. Individual grants ranged from $325 to $15.4K (median $8.7K).

Recent recipients include LAURA BRANDON PRIEST, CHERYL DUGAN, CHRISTOPHER & HANNAH TURNER, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Operation Open Arms Inc is a private foundation based in Kentucky, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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