Opus Prize Foundation
Invitation OnlySious Falls, South Dakota · EIN 46-0434399 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$38.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $90,000.
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
100% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Women Studies and Intervention | Abuja, NI | Honoree Sister Uti Francisca Ngozi | $1,000,000 |
| Thrive for Life Prision Project Inc | New York, NY | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service Romania | Bucharest, RO | Honoree Catalin and Bianca Albu | $100,000 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Hosting Opus Prize Ceremony | $90,000 |
| TeamLift Inc | Omaha, NE | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Lilongwe, MI | Security fence and water tank | $15,000 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | Edwards, CO | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Marianas Alliance for Growth of Islanders | Beaverton, OR | Marianas Festival | $10,000 |
| Edina Crime Prevention Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| The Gray House | Springfield, MA | 50% General Operations and 50% Food | $6,000 |
| Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activites | Washington, DC | CEAMA Sister Laura | $5,000 |
| Homework House | Holyoke, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Springfield | Springfield, MA | Dear Neighbor Fund | $2,500 |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee, MA | First Year Encounter Scholarships | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,370,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,367,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543099349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0434399
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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