Founded in 2016, Porta: Open Door–USA is a public charity according to U.S. Code 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi), and is tax-exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The purpose of Porta: Open Door–USA is to support Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door, one of Greece’s most distinguished and effective non-profit organizations, in offering educational and rehabilitation services to individuals with cerebral palsy as well as support to their families; in training specialized staff; in encouraging scientific research, particularly in the field of prevention; in promoting public information campaigns and legislation for people with disability.
The Organization aims to assist, through a variety of means, individuals in Greece with cerebral palsy by mobilizing financial, technical and professional resources in the United States to support the work of Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door. The Organization may also support other Greek charities, institutions and professionals sharing the same mission. In addition, the Organization shall be permitted to undertake any other lawful activity permitted under the Act other than for pecuniary profit.
