The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation
Invitation OnlyScotts Valley, California · EIN 85-4361520 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$231K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Donation | $62,500 |
| Csmub College of Business | Seaside, CA | Donaton | $30,000 |
| University Corp at Monterey | Seaside, CA | Donation | $30,000 |
| Gateway School | Santa Cruz, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| United Way of Monterey County | Salinas, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| York School | Monterey, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Research Fund | Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children | Palo Alto, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Donation | $3,500 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Dominican Hospital Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Race to Erase Ms | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Kunmbiva Jazz Center | Santa Cruz, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Cabrillo College Foundation | Aptos, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Valley Churches United Missions | Ben Lomond, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Monarch Services | Watsonville, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Santa Cruz Chorale | Santa Cruz, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music | Santa Cruz, CA | Donation | $300 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | Oakland, CA | Donation | $300 |
| Museum of Arts and Design | New York, NY | Donation | $250 |
| Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation | Arlington, VA | Donation | $200 |
| Blood Cancer United | San Jose, CA | Donation | $200 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Donation | $200 |
| Santa Cruz SPCA | Santa Cruz, CA | Donation | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $231,150 | 29 |
| 2024 | $127,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $125,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349103472
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4361520
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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