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Opus Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411983284  ·  Private foundation

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Opus Foundation has awarded $16.5M across 669 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to University of St Thomas. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$96.3M
Total assets
669
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Opus Foundation funds

Opus Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, homeless population, indigenous.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationindigenousjustice involvedmen boys

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Opus Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of St Thomas
Diversifying the Future of Real Estate
St Paul, MN$500K2023
University of St Thomas
Real Estate Program
St Paul, MN$333K2024
Construction Careers Foundation
Strengthening the Construction Career Pathways Model
Minnetonka, MN$285K2020
University of St Thomas
Opus Foundation Real Estate Scholarship
St Paul, MN$240K2024
Construction Careers Foundation
Creating a diverse pipeline through program enhancement and community engagement
Minnetonka, MN$225K2022
Pillsbury United Communities
Justice Built Communities
Minneapolis, MN$150K2022
Project for Pride in Living Inc
Race Equity Efforts
Minneapolis, MN$150K2022
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Increasing Access to Homeownership for Foundational Black Americans
St Paul, MN$150K2022
Construction Careers Foundation
Program Growth and Enhancements
Minnetonka, MN$150K2024
Operation Breakthrough
Entrepreneurial Pathways and Workforce Development
Kansas City, MO$150K2024
Project for Pride in Living Inc
Program Support
Minneapolis, MN$150K2024
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Advancing Home Ownership
St Paul, MN$150K2024
Aeon
Transformation Bridge Plan
Minneapolis, MN$150K2024
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Advancing Racial Equity
St Paul, MN$150K2023
Construction Careers Foundation
Program Growth and Enhancements
Minnetonka, MN$150K2023

Opus Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.2M
2022$3.4M
2023$4.5M
2024$5.5M

How to apply for funding from Opus Foundation

Opus Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Opus Foundation

Does Opus Foundation accept grant applications?
Opus Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Opus Foundation fund?
Opus Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include University of St Thomas, University of St Thomas, Construction Careers Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Opus Foundation give in grants?
Opus Foundation reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.5M over 669 grants.
Where is Opus Foundation located?
Opus Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411983284.
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About this profile. This page is built from Opus Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Opus Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.