The Dwight D Opperman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Dwight D Opperman Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $181,250 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$181,250
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$21.2 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was down from $282,000 the year before.
88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $282,000 | 4 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $181,250 | 9 | $21.2 million |
How to apply
The Dwight D Opperman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Dwight D Opperman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $90,000 |
| California | 4 | $81,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Ballet | The los angeles ballet's mission is to provide los angeles county with high-quality, culturally enriching ballet experiences, while also expanding access to the art form for diverse audiences through community engagement, education, and outreach. | $50,000 |
| American Pops Orchestra | Apo was founded in 2015 with a mission to build community through the preservation, promotion, and reimagination of american popular music.through live and virtual performances, educational initiatives and collaborations, apo makes the highest quality art accessible to the broadest audiences. Seeing an opportunity to challenge the status-quo of the repertoire an orchestra performs, founder and music director, luke frazier, created the american pops with the intent of breaking the mold of the traditional pops orchestra. | $45,000 |
| La Alliance for Human Rights | At the la alliance for human rights, our mission is bold yet clear: to end the homeless crisis in los angeles through courageous advocacy, relentless government accountability, and empowered community action. | $25,000 |
| Library of Congrress | The library of congress's mission is to engage, inspire, and inform congress and the american people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. This mission encompasses acquiring, organizing, providing access to, maintaining, securing, and preserving collections, while also documenting the history and furthering the creativity of the american people. | $25,000 |
| Library of Congrress | The library of congress's mission is to engage, inspire, and inform congress and the american people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. This mission encompasses acquiring, organizing, providing access to, maintaining, securing, and preserving collections, while also documenting the history and furthering the creativity of the american people. | $20,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma | The leukemia & lymphoma society's (lls) mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. They achieve this through funding research, providing patient support and advocacy, and advocating for policies that benefit blood cancer patients. | $5,000 |
| Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California | The southern christian leadership conference (sclc) of southern california's mission is to work towards a more just and equitable society through nonviolent action, drawing inspiration from dr. Martin luther king, jr.'s legacy. Specifically, the sclc aims to educate on social justice, ensure economic justice, and eradicate racism while also promoting voter registration, community service, and leadership development. | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Downtown Medical Center | Ladmc foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity which strives to improve the lives of residents in los angeles county through public health education, community engagement initiatives, health fairs, professional growth programs, and nurse leadership training. The critical shortage of qualified mental health workers, especially the bhu nurses, is still rising, hence the foundation's own commitment to support and raise mental health awareness and behavioral health nursing, is crucial. | $5,000 |
| Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law | The harriet buhai center for family law mission is protect victims of domestic violence and improve the well-being of children living in poverty. With the help of volunteers, the center provides free family law assistance and legal education to the poor. We strive to empower people in need and assure them meaningful access to the courts. | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie C Opperman
- Matthew C Umhofer
- Robert Newlen
Questions people ask
Does The Dwight D Opperman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dwight D Opperman Foundation give?
$181,250 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Dwight D Opperman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie C Opperman (Chairman), Matthew C Umhofer (President) and Robert Newlen (Vice Chairman).
What does The Dwight D Opperman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.