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Open Sky Inc

From our organizing document: Open Sky is a non-profit founded in August of 2021 organized to promote the mental health and physical wellbeing of New Hampshire's incarcerated population …

Human Services Lyme, NH EIN: 872356046 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Open Sky Inc

Open Sky worked with NH State Prison inmates during the year to provide conservatory style acting lessons to help improve mental health. The program is available to most inmates but about 15 participated directly. The inmates put on multiple performances of the Sam Shephard play "True West" in September 2022 for about 500 inmates. JSI Research & Training Institute performed an initial evaluation of our work and produced a report "An Innovative Approach to Prison-Based Humanities" which was used as a basis for additional funding applications (Service to Science) for more detailed evaluations that we hope to use to expand our program.

Founded
Headquarters
Lyme, NH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

From our organizing document: Open Sky is a non-profit founded in August of 2021 organized to promote the mental health and physical wellbeing of New Hampshire's incarcerated population and to cultivate the possibilities of incarceration toward desistance, re-integration and the sharpest possible reduction of recidivism through the introduction of the skill-based discipline of Acting. Open Sky, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that shall operate exclusively for educational and mental health purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code. The NTEE Code we used in our 1023 is 140.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 50.78%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 33.8% of total expenses ($34,074 of $100,846).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.85
Program$0.85

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Open Sky Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Open Sky Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Open Sky Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Lyme, NH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 872356046. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $67K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Open Sky Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 872356046. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Open Sky Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Open Sky Inc is located in Lyme, NH, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Open Sky Inc has $67K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Open Sky Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $67K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Open Sky Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Open Sky Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Open Sky worked with NH State Prison inmates during the year to provide conservatory style acting lessons to help improve mental health. The program is available to most inmates but about 15 participated directly. The inmates put on multiple performances of the Sam Shephard play "True West" in September 2022 for about 500 inmates. JSI Research & Training Institute performed an initial evaluation of our work and produced a report "An Innovative Approach to Prison-Based Humanities" which was used as a basis for additional funding applications (Service to Science) for more detailed evaluations that we hope to use to expand our program. Open Sky Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $67K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Open Sky Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Open Sky Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 872356046, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JU
Julia E S••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 19 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Open Sky Inc

What is Open Sky Inc?
Open Sky Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lyme, United States. Open Sky worked with NH State Prison inmates during the year to provide conservatory style acting lessons to help improve mental health. The program is available to most inmates but about 15 participated directly. The inmates put on multiple performances of the Sam Shephard play "True West" in September 2022 for about 500 inmates. JSI Research & Training Institute performed an initial evaluation of our work and produced a report "An Innovative Approach to Prison-Based Humanities" which was used as a basis for additional funding applications (Service to Science) for more detailed evaluations that we hope to use to expand our program.
When was Open Sky Inc founded?
Open Sky Inc was founded in 2019.
Who leads Open Sky Inc?
Julia E Starnes serves as Treasurer.
Where is Open Sky Inc located?
Headquartered in Lyme, NH, United States.
What is Open Sky Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Open Sky Inc trustworthy?
Open Sky Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Open Sky Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 872356046.
What is Open Sky Inc's website?
http://openskynh.org