Opportunity Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Opportunity Education Foundation is a private foundation in Littleton, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $821,574 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $821,574 and the largest $821,574. 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$821,574
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$821,574
- Largest grant$821,574
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $782,348 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $782,348 | 1 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $821,574 | 1 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Opportunity Education 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 Opportunity Education Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Education Foundation - A Tanzanian INGO | Operate four or moresecondary schools in Tanzania usingFoundations curriculum. | $821,574 |
Officers and trustees
- J Joe Ricketts
- Alfred Levitt
- Todd M Ricketts
- Laura M Ricketts
- J Peter Ricketts
- Sylvie M Legere
- Manuel Mattke
Questions people ask
Does Opportunity Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Opportunity Education Foundation give?
$821,574 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $821,574.
Who runs Opportunity Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Joe Ricketts (Director, President and Treasurer), Alfred Levitt (Secretary and General Counsel), Todd M Ricketts (Director (Nonvoting)) and Laura M Ricketts (Director (Nonvoting)) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Opportunity Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.