The New Opportunities Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The New Opportunities Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $565,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$565,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $394,300 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $334,000 | 11 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $394,300 | 12 | $10.8 million |
| 2025 | $565,000 | 13 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
The New Opportunities 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.
What The New Opportunities Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $225,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $60,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $35,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Founder's Pledge Usaid Origrams | Filled urgent funding gaps created by the usaid cuts | $200,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Fighting hate, seeking justice | $60,000 |
| Neighborhood Ministries | Assist immmigrants seeking asylum. | $50,000 |
| Camp Fire Inland NW | Youth development | $40,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Assist immigrants seeking asylum. | $40,000 |
| Cooperative for Education (Coed) | Education | $35,000 |
| Bold Futures | Community development | $25,000 |
| Holler Health Justice | Free emergency contraception | $25,000 |
| New Incentives | Childhood vaccinations | $25,000 |
| Water for South Sudan | Provide clean water | $25,000 |
| Fuller Center for Housing - Peru Build | Sponsored a group of volunteers to build houses in peru | $20,000 |
| International Samaritans | Help to families in garbage dump communities around the world to break the chains of poverty and improve all our lives. | $10,000 |
| Nationalities Council of Indiana | Support diverse cultures and make indiana's communities | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Skipper
- Laurie Skipper
- Peter Skipper
- Katherine Skipper
Questions people ask
Does The New Opportunities Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The New Opportunities Foundation give?
$565,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The New Opportunities Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Skipper (President), Laurie Skipper (Secretary/Treasurer), Peter Skipper (Director) and Katherine Skipper (Director).
What does The New Opportunities Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and community development.