The Foundation for the Promotion of Individual Opportunity Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-4000049 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of California Community Foundations | San Jose, CA | For those impacted by the Eaton fire in California | $20,000 |
| Calvert School Inc | Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $11,400 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | Ridgefield, WA | Wildlife.org Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Hagerstown, MD | For the Ebola crisis in Africa | $4,000 |
| Gilman School Inc | Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Chi Psi Educational Trust Inc | Nashville, TN | For Alpha Psi of Chi Psi | $3,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Virgin Islands Montessori School Inc | St Thomas, VI | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Youth Advocate Programs Inc | Harrisburg, PA | For Baltimore, Maryland | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,900 | 9 |
| 2024 | $45,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $56,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610939349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4000049
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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