Private foundation · EIN 41-1983284
Opus Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
Opus Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, MN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $5.49M in grants and contributions paid across 164 grants, with $139M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to University of St Thomas, University of St Thomas and Aeon.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Real Estate Program | $333,334 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Opus Foundation Real Estate Scholarship | $240,000 |
| Aeon | Minneapolis, MN | Transformation Bridge Plan | $150,000 |
| Construction Careers Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | Program Growth and Enhancements | $150,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | Entrepreneurial Pathways and Workforce Development | $150,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | St Paul, MN | Advancing Home Ownership | $150,000 |
| Building Futures | St Louis, MO | In School Workshops and Summer Design & Build Programs | $125,000 |
| Anawim Housing | Des Moines, IA | Permanent Supportive Housing | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Improving the Participant Experience | $100,000 |
| Black Men Teach | St Paul, MN | Building a Pipeline of Black Male Educators | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Teen Programming Growth Support | $100,000 |
| Camp Fire Minnesota | Excelsior, MN | Advancing Environmental Education | $100,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Mesa, AZ | Beyond the Building: Beautification for a Community Space | $100,000 |
| Christopher House | Chicago, IL | Recruit & Retain Early Childhood Education Teachers | $100,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Denver, CO | Renewal Village Renovations | $100,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Denver, CO | Support for Renewal Village | $100,000 |
| Denver Kids Inc | Denver, CO | Community Engagement Partnership Program & Program Director | $100,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | Pathways to Careers Program | $100,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys | Saint Paul, MN | Girl Scouts River Valleys Girl Scout Leadership Experience | $100,000 |
| LISC Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Emerging Developers Growth Initiative | $100,000 |
| Migizi | Minneapolis, MN | Capacity Building | $100,000 |
| Mile High Youth Corps | Denver, CO | YouthBuild Program | $100,000 |
| Project Iowa | Des Moines, IA | The Rooted Model | $100,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul in Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Workforce Development | $100,000 |
The 25 largest of 164 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Minnesota$2.73M · 70 grants
- Colorado$600K · 23 grants
- Missouri$595K · 15 grants
- Arizona$410K · 11 grants
- Iowa$346K · 11 grants
- Illinois$335K · 9 grants
- Indiana$300K · 11 grants
- Nebraska$75K · 1 grant
- Kansas$30K · 3 grants
- District of Columbia$22.5K · 2 grants
- Michigan$15K · 3 grants
- North Carolina$15K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Opus Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Opus Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Opus Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $5,486,926 in grants and contributions paid (164 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Opus Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to University of St Thomas (MN), $333K, University of St Thomas (MN), $240K, Aeon (MN), $150K, Construction Careers Foundation (MN), $150K and Operation Breakthrough (MO), $150K.