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Opus Prize Foundation is a private corporation based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Adler Management Corporation. It holds total assets of $38.8M. Annual income is reported at $5.2M. Total assets have grown from $26.5M in 2011 to $38.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. Recognize and award individuals and organizations who champion faith-filled change and address persistent social challenges. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Global. According to available records, Opus Prize Foundation has made 52 grants totaling $4.7M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $548K in 2020 to $2.9M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1M, with an average award of $90K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Louisiana, South Dakota, District of Columbia, which account for 25% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$153K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 8 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.
Recognize and award individuals and organizations who champion faith-filled change and address persistent social challenges. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in LA, SD, DC.
Opus Prize Foundation has distributed a total of $4.7M across 52 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $90K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1M.
Opus Prize Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. This organization does not operate as a traditional grant-making foundation. The Opus Prize is an annual award program ($1 million to main laureate, $100,000 to each of two finalists) recognizing exceptional social entrepreneurs and humanitarian workers. This is an invitation/nomination-based award rather than an application-based grant program.
Opus Prize Foundation is headquartered in SIOUX FALLS, SD. While based in SD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Scharfbillig | Tax Officer | $7K | $2K | $9K |
| Tammy Crosby | Vice President | $6K | $1K | $7K |
| Carol Slatter | Vice President | $1K | $358 | $2K |
| Julia Goldman | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dan Mcginty | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sr Annette Mcdermott | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristine Rauenhorst | Vice Chair/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judy Doerr | Secretary/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nat Robinson | Treasurer/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Rauenhorst | Chair/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$38.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$38.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$4.7M
Average Grant
$90K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step By StepGeneral operations. | Puyallup, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Community Renewal International IncConnecting neighbors and residents to restore the foundation of safe and caring communities. | Shreveport, LA | $1M | 2022 |
| Damien House IncTo provide medical care for victims of Hansen's Disease. | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Interfaith Mediation CentreCreate a peaceful society through non-violence and strategic engagement in Nigeria and beyond. | — | $100K | 2022 |
| Villanova UniversityHosting Opus Prize ceremony. | Villanova, PA | $85K | 2022 |
| The Catholic University Of AmericaHosting Opus Prize ceremony. | Washington, DC | $78K | 2022 |
| Talent Beyond Boundaries IncGeneral operations. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Global Fund For ChildrenGeneral operations. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Teamlift IncSt. Mary's Secondary School for Girls in Malawi. | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Village Exchange Center IncGeneral operations. | Aurora, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Jesuit Refugee Services UsaBurma program. | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Greater Twin CitiesGeneral operations. | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Compassion FirstGeneral operations. | Beaverton, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Tanzanian Children'S Fund IncGeneral operations. | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Breck SchoolMelrose Family Center for Servant Leadership. | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Red Cloud Indian SchoolSupport for school's operations | Pine Ridge, SD | $1M | 2021 |
| Friedns Of Fe Y AlegriaTo Promote US/Mexico border and immigration policies | Washington, DC | $100K | 2021 |
| Kino Border InitiativeTo promote education in Venezuela | Nogales, AZ | $100K | 2021 |
| Mount Mary UniversityMadonna Fund | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2021 |
| Prosperity CatalystGeneral Operations | Beverly, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Tanzanian Children'S FundGeneral Operations | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Mercy Beyond BordersHaiti Initiative | Santa Clara, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| St Luke Foundation For HaitiResponding to COVID-19 | Dumfries, VA | $100K | 2020 |
| Hour Children IncResponding to COVID-19 | Long Island City, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| Loyola University ChicagoHosting of Opus Prize. | Chicago, IL | $78K | 2020 |
| Roots Community Health CenterResponding to COVID-19 | Oakland, CA | $75K | 2020 |
| Janodayam Social EducationResponding to COVID-19 | Chennai | $70K | 2020 |
| Some IncResponding to COVID-19 | Washington, DC | $65K | 2020 |
| Center For Working Families IncResponding to COVID-19 | Brookfield, WI | $40K | 2020 |
| University Of PortlandNursing Research | Portland, OR | $5K | 2020 |
| Mount Mary Univeristy IncDiversity, Equity & Inclusion Program | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2020 |