The open. Foundation

The open. foundation oversees the philanthropic efforts of our community-focused non-profit to provide a platform and support for our partners.  Our goal is to establish a community of Ordinary People who value appreciation, ambition, and creativity, and are passionate about using their individual talents towards a greater, collective goal. Our partners are local organizations that are creating opportunities for others within: the Arts, Education, and Exploration.  To support our partner organizations, open. pledges financial donations and additional resources as a means to create awareness, build support, and help meet organizational goals.

arts

 We believe exposure to the arts is fundamental for personal growth and creative expression. We value the new perspectives afforded by the arts; along with how they challenge our conventional thinking, instill empowerment through a sense of purpose, and provide discussions on expression and reflection.  open. supports creative outlets that value artistic freedom and self-expression. 

education

“Formal education will make you a living.  Self-education will make you a fortune.”  - Jim Rohn

We believe in the importance of a learning mindset and embracing educational pursuits as a foundation for personal growth.  We embrace the commitment, challenges, and development incurred through the learning process.  We believe it is important for everyone to have access to opportunities for personal and professional development. At open. we support educational pursuits, in and out of the classroom, that develop a passion for learning, curiosity, and novel experiences.

exploration

We believe in the freedom and risk taking involved in exploration. For us, exploration is travel, sports, outdoors, new adventures, and self-reflection. Everyone’s journey is different and we want to use our platform to tell the stories of Ordinary People pursuing their passion and making a difference for others. We aim to inspire Ordinary People to get out of their comfort zone, pursue their passions, and find a way to make a positive impact for others in your community.