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The Opportunity Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Sarasota, Florida · EIN 263928645

The Opportunity Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $357,484 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $357,484 and the largest $357,484. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $228,507 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$228,5072$4.6 million
2024$357,4841$6.6 million

How to apply

The Opportunity Foundation Inc 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 Opportunity Foundation Inc funds

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Opportunity Foundation (Thailand)Living and educational assistance to employees and children. Support for youth camps.$357,484

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Opportunity Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Opportunity Foundation Inc give?

$357,484 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $357,484.

Who runs The Opportunity Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Jack Simpson (Chairman), Virginia Sue Simpson (Board Member), Peter Erbland (Board Member) and Bruce Neurohr (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Opportunity Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.

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