THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION
AI Summary
The Opportunity Trust, doing business as Zest Education, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on providing funding to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $12.8 million in grants paid to 47 grantees in 2025, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Opportunity Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST INVESTS IN EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS EAGER TO BUILD THE CAPACITY REQUIRED TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT AND MEASURABLE CHANGE.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KAIROS ACADEMIES
ST. LOUIS, MO
$3.3M
9%
CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
St. Louis, MO
$2.7M
7%
Navigate STL Schools
St. Louis, MO
$2.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$154.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION?
No. THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION give?
THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Indiana, and Virginia. 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 THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION make each year?
In 2025, THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $12.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include KAIROS ACADEMIES, CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL, and Navigate STL Schools. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION?
THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST D/B/A ZEST EDUCATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.