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Opus Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Tax Department. It holds total assets of $139.3M. Annual income is reported at $8.5M. Total assets have grown from $67M in 2011 to $139.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 13 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado. According to available records, Opus Foundation has made 672 grants totaling $14.5M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $3.2M in 2020 to $4.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.9M distributed across 328 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $500K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 288 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Missouri, Colorado, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 21 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 166 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Opus Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 672 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, MO, CO.
Opus Foundation has distributed a total of $14.5M across 672 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $500K.
Opus Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Opus Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 21 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Ridley | Vice President/Executive Director | $240K | $33K | $273K |
| Kristen Grubb | Tax Officer | $37K | $6K | $44K |
| Ian Widmer | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tim Murnane | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kim Noonan | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Olivia Jefferson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matt Rauenhorst | President/Chair | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joe Downs | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elaine Rasmussen | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne Flannigan | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Green-Rauenhorst | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beth Duyvejonck | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aretha Green-Rupert | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$139.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$136.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
672
Total Giving
$14.5M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
288
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building FuturesIn School Workshops and Summer Design & Build Programs | St Louis, MO | $125K | 2023 |
| Christopher HouseRecruit & Retain Early Childhood Education Teachers | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Construction Education FoundationExpand High School Pre-Apprenticeship Programming | Denver, CO | $60K | 2023 |
| Society Of St Vincent De PaulWorkforce Development Program Expansion | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of St ThomasDiversifying the Future of Real Estate | St Paul, MN | $500K | 2023 |
| MigiziIndigenous Pathways | Minneapolis, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| AeonTransformation Bridge Plan | Minneapolis, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| Construction Careers FoundationProgram Growth and Enhancements | Minnetonka, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| Pillsbury United CommunitiesJustice Built Communities | Minneapolis, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For HumanityAdvancing Racial Equity | St Paul, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| Operation BreakthroughEntrepreneurial Pathways and Workforce Development | Kansas City, MO | $150K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Greater Twin CitiesImproving the Participant Experience | Minneapolis, MN | $100K | 2023 |
| Summit Academy OicIncrease Pipeline in Construction | Minneapolis, MN | $100K | 2023 |
| Colorado Coalition For The HomelessRenewal Village Renovations | Denver, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Project For Pride In Living IncRace Equity | Minneapolis, MN | $100K | 2023 |
| Community Capital FundDiversified Contractors Growth Fund | Kansas City, MO | $100K | 2023 |
| Freedom For Youth MinistriesFreedom Construction Services Work Training Scholarships | Des Moines, IA | $100K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan ChicagoMental Health Support for Early Education & Care | Chicago, IL | $80K | 2023 |
| Greater Twin Cities United WayWorkplace Giving | Minneapolis, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| Prep-Kc2023 Building Community | Kansas City, MO | $70K | 2023 |
| Commonbond CommunitiesRISE Early Learning Childcare Center | St Paul, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| New Pathways For Youth IncLEVEL UP: Bonus Round Young Adult Programming | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Pathway Financial EducationIncrease Organizational Capacity | Kansas City, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| Black Men TeachInternships: Accelerating the Pipeline of Black Male Educators | St Paul, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Kansas CityTeen Services Program Growth | Kansas City, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| Starfish InitiativeMentor Engagement Program | Indianapolis, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| International Institute Of MinnesotaIncrease Capacity of Professional Leadership Training Program | Saint Paul, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| The Power Of People Leadership InstituteBoys of Hope | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Mile High Youth CorpsYouthBuild Program | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Lake Street CouncilSmall Business Support | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Denver Kids IncEducational Counseling & Community Engagement Partnership Program | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Early Childhood Center2Generation Program | Indianapolis, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| New Visions Homeless ServicesPathways to Success Work Training Program | Council Bluffs, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| Goodwill-Easter Seals MinnesotaReentry Program | Saint Paul, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Child Crisis ArizonaFostering Bright Futures Expansion Campaign | Mesa, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders FundTeacher Recruitment and Retention | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Goodwill Of Central & Southern IndianaCollege & Career Readiness | Indianapolis, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| Rise CdfiRise CDFI Real Estate Development Loan Fund | St Louis, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Minnesota And Wisconsin River ValleysLeadership Experience Expansion and Access | Saint Paul, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Camp Fire MinnesotaPreK-12 Environmental Education Program | Excelsior, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Heart Ministry CenterDigital Literacy Program Pilot | Omaha, NE | $50K | 2023 |
| Dunwoody College Of TechnologyPathways to Careers Program | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| African American Leadership ForumBlack Agenda for Change | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Rebuilding Together Metro ChicagoRecognition of Opus associate volunteer efforts | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Rebuilding Together MinnesotaRecognition of Opus associate volunteer efforts | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service UsaSupport for work on the boarder between Mexico and the US | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Connectup InstituteGeneral Operations | St Paul, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Our Savior Lutheran ChurchLutheran Mercy Care Ministries | Pagosa Springs, CO | $15K | 2023 |