Opus Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1983284 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.5M
Organizations funded164
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$139.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Real Estate Program | $333,334 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Opus Foundation Real Estate Scholarship | $240,000 |
| Aeon | Minneapolis, MN | Transformation Bridge Plan | $150,000 |
| Construction Careers Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | Program Growth and Enhancements | $150,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | Entrepreneurial Pathways and Workforce Development | $150,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | St Paul, MN | Advancing Home Ownership | $150,000 |
| Building Futures | St Louis, MO | In School Workshops and Summer Design & Build Programs | $125,000 |
| Anawim Housing | Des Moines, IA | Permanent Supportive Housing | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Improving the Participant Experience | $100,000 |
| Black Men Teach | St Paul, MN | Building a Pipeline of Black Male Educators | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Teen Programming Growth Support | $100,000 |
| Camp Fire Minnesota | Excelsior, MN | Advancing Environmental Education | $100,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Mesa, AZ | Beyond the Building: Beautification for a Community Space | $100,000 |
| Christopher House | Chicago, IL | Recruit & Retain Early Childhood Education Teachers | $100,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Denver, CO | Renewal Village Renovations | $100,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Denver, CO | Support for Renewal Village | $100,000 |
| Denver Kids Inc | Denver, CO | Community Engagement Partnership Program & Program Director | $100,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | Pathways to Careers Program | $100,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys | Saint Paul, MN | Girl Scouts River Valleys Girl Scout Leadership Experience | $100,000 |
| LISC Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Emerging Developers Growth Initiative | $100,000 |
| Migizi | Minneapolis, MN | Capacity Building | $100,000 |
| Mile High Youth Corps | Denver, CO | YouthBuild Program | $100,000 |
| Project Iowa | Des Moines, IA | The Rooted Model | $100,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul in Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Workforce Development | $100,000 |
| Summit Academy OIC | Minneapolis, MN | Increase Pipeline in Construction | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Mental Health Support for Early Education & Care | $100,000 |
| Freedom for Youth Ministries | Des Moines, IA | Freedom Construction Services Work Training Scholarships | $95,000 |
| Construction Education Foundation | Denver, CO | Careers in Construction | $75,000 |
| Dougherty Family College | St Paul, MN | Business Pathway and Career Preparation & Support Program | $75,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Omaha, NE | Fresh Start | $75,000 |
| Lake Street Council | Minneapolis, MN | Lake Street Small Business Support | $75,000 |
| LINK Unlimited Scholars | Chicago, IL | College Success & Persistence | $75,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth Inc | Phoenix, AZ | LEVEL UP: Bonus Round Young Adult Programming | $75,000 |
| InspireMSP | Minneapolis, MN | 2024 Building Community Award Winner | $71,000 |
| Prep-Kc | Kansas City, MO | Expand Market Value Assets in Construction & Skilled Trades | $60,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | Giving Campaign | $57,335 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Teen Services Program Growth | $50,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Mesa, AZ | Fostering Bright Futures Expansion Campaign | $50,000 |
| CommonBond Communities | Saint Paul, MN | RISE Early Learning Childcare Center | $50,000 |
| Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Mission Coach Program | $50,000 |
| International Institute of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | Increase Capacity of Professional Leadership Training Program | $50,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul in Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Workforce Development Program Expansion | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Early Childhood Center | Indianapolis, IN | 2Generational Approach | $50,000 |
| Starfish Initiative | Indianapolis, IN | Small Group Mentoring Program | $50,000 |
| The Power of People Leadership Institute | Minneapolis, MN | Boys of Hope | $50,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | St Paul, MN | Carter Work Project | $50,000 |
| African American Leadership Forum | Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Prep-Kc | Kansas City, MO | Expand Market Value Assets in Construction & The Skilled Trades | $40,000 |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | Annual Fund | $30,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | St Paul, MN | Recognition of volunteer efforts | $30,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL | Recognition of volunteer efforts | $25,000 |
| CommonBond Communities | Saint Paul, MN | CommonBond's Advantage Services | $20,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Recognition of volunteer efforts | $20,000 |
| Connectup Institute | St Paul, MN | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | Washington, DC | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Avenue Scholars Iowa | Council Bluffs, IA | Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa | $10,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Teacher Recruitment and Retention | $10,000 |
| Denver Inner City Parish | Denver, CO | Veggie Rx | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Career and Employment Programs | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 164 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Family College | St Paul, MN | Business Pathway and Career Preparation & Support Program | $225,000 |
| Camp Fire Minnesota | Excelsior, MN | Advancing Environmental Education | $200,000 |
| Denver Kids Inc | Denver, CO | Community Engagement Partnership Program & Program Director | $200,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | Pathways to Careers Program | $200,000 |
| Migizi | Minneapolis, MN | Capacity Building | $200,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Black Men Teach | St Paul, MN | Building a Pipeline of Black Male Educators | $100,000 |
| Starfish Initiative | Indianapolis, IN | Small Group Mentoring Program | $100,000 |
| Feed Northland Kids | Kansas City, MO | Community Food Kit | $20,000 |
| Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN | Plymouth, MN | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Denver Inner City Parish | Denver, CO | Veggie Rx | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,486,926 | 175 |
| 2023 | $4,460,466 | 183 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349101453
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1983284
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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