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Open Up

Teaches mindfulness tools through movement & art practices that center people living with disablities.

Education Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 833486824 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Open Up

Open Movement - 381 outcomes : Equitable, engaging, enjoyable movement including yoga, gentle movement, dance parties,strength & conditioning. Weekly & monthly sessions where individuals with disabilities,families, caregivers, & allies practice meditation, breathing & physical movement as a means of building self-awareness and self-control. Open Schools - 2,250 students reached: Tailored yoga classes in schools & afterschool to meet individual physical, mental, & behavioral support needs whilemaintaining a team/group/community atmosphere. Open Spaces - 1,450 audience reached: Exploring tools to help navigate social settings & explores individual & collectivegrowth through community storytelling & conversations around wellness & identity. Through targeted work to lowerdivides between peoples who identify as living with disabilities & those who do not, increasing the quality of life for …

Founded
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B28
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Teaches mindfulness tools through movement & art practices that center people living with disablities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B28
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Open Up has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Open Up is a registered education nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, 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 833486824. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $713K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Open Up's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833486824. 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 Up has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Open Up is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Open Up has $713K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Open Up is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $713K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Open Up. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Open Up 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). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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 Movement - 381 outcomes : Equitable, engaging, enjoyable movement including yoga, gentle movement, dance parties,strength & conditioning. Weekly & monthly sessions where individuals with disabilities,families, caregivers, & allies practice meditation, breathing & physical movement as a means of building self-awareness and self-control. Open Schools - 2,250 students reached: Tailored yoga classes in schools & afterschool to meet individual physical, mental, & behavioral support needs whilemaintaining a team/group/community atmosphere. Open Spaces - 1,450 audience reached: Exploring tools to help navigate social settings & explores individual & collectivegrowth through community storytelling & conversations around wellness & identity. Through targeted work to lowerdivides between peoples who identify as living with disabilities &... Open Up is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $713K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Open Up are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Open Up is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833486824, 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
$100K-$1M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

TE
Tessa K••••
Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

20 Celebrities Open Up About Their Skin Conditions in Hopes of Helping Others - People.com
May 2026
people.com
Open Up Group Inc. 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (OTCMKTS:BNXYF) 2026-05-16 - Seeking Alpha
May 2026
seekingalpha.com
After Trump’s pledge to ‘open up’ China, low expectations for trade deal - Al Jazeera
May 2026
www.aljazeera.com
Fast-food chain that’s closing hundreds of US stores to open up to 1,000 locations in China - MLive.com
May 2026
www.mlive.com
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: Barbershops become safe space for men to open up about mental health - WECT | TV6
May 2026
www.wect.com
Trump, Elon Musk are trying to open up China for business - Yahoo Finance
May 2026
finance.yahoo.com
New Open Up Downtown event invites visitors inside iconic Syracuse buildings - This is CNY
May 2026
www.thisiscny.com
Xi Tells US CEOs on Trump Visit That China Will Open Up More - Yahoo Finance
May 2026
finance.yahoo.com
What is the price of Success (Academy)? Former students open up - Chalkbeat
May 2026
www.chalkbeat.org
Apple May Open Up The App Store To Agentic AI - Engadget
May 2026
www.engadget.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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 322,679
Education this charity 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 - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 43 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 Up

What is Open Up?
Open Up is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. Open Movement - 381 outcomes : Equitable, engaging, enjoyable movement including yoga, gentle movement, dance parties,strength & conditioning. Weekly & monthly sessions where individuals with disabilities,families, caregivers, & allies practice meditation, breathing & physical movement as a means of building self-awareness and self-control. Open Schools - 2,250 students reached: Tailored yoga classes in schools & afterschool to meet individual physical, mental, & behavioral support needs whilemaintaining a team/group/community atmosphere. Open Spaces - 1,450 audience reached: Exploring tools to help navigate social settings & explores individual & collectivegrowth through community storytelling & conversations around wellness & identity. Through targeted work to lowerdivides between peoples who identify as living with disabilities & those who do not, increasing the quality of life for everyone. Open Stages - Hosted 15 public events: Group theater games, community storytelling, & interactive music events that provide opportunities for creativity, self-expression & team-building, & regularly meeting theater sessions that hone in on refined social-skills building. These improv programs aim to be part of creating a dialogue through inclusion models between groups that offer are isolated.Open Training - 350 graduates: Designated to encourage the development of joy, interconnectivity, & deeper self-understanding. Collectively explores makinga shift in wellness culture away from designs centered on mainstream perspectives.
When was Open Up founded?
Open Up was founded in 2019.
Who leads Open Up?
Tessa Karel serves as Director.
Where is Open Up located?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
What is Open Up's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Open Up trustworthy?
Open Up has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Up's registration number?
IRS EIN: 833486824.
What is Open Up's website?
https://www.open-up.org/