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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Opus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $5.5 million in grants to 395 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in applying 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.