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Opus Foundation

Opus Foundation

Minneapolis, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-1983284
Private Foundation
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Opus Foundation

Minneapolis, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-1983284
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Opus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado, having disbursed a total of $5.5 million across 395 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Opus Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$5.5M

2024
Grantees funded
395
Multi-year grantees
48%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

164

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Tim Murnane
Board Member
O
Olivia Jefferson
Board Member
A
Aretha Green-Rupert
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Opus Foundation?
No. Opus Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Opus Foundation give?
Opus Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Opus Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Opus Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Opus Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Opus Foundation awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $5.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Opus Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Opus Foundation awarded grants to about 400 grantees. Recent grantees include University of St Thomas, CONSTRUCTION CAREERS FOUNDATION, and TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Opus Foundation?
Opus Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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