Opus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Opus Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 164 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $333,334. 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants164
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$333,334
- Assets$139 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.3 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 | $5.3 million | 168 | $132 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 164 | $139 million |
How to apply
Opus 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 Opus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 70 | $2.7 million |
| Colorado | 23 | $600,000 |
| Missouri | 15 | $595,000 |
| Arizona | 11 | $410,000 |
| Iowa | 11 | $345,500 |
| Illinois | 9 | $335,000 |
| Indiana | 11 | $300,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $75,000 |
| Kansas | 3 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $22,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | Real Estate Program | $333,334 |
| University of St Thomas | Opus Foundation Real Estate Scholarship | $240,000 |
| Aeon | Transformation Bridge Plan | $150,000 |
| Construction Careers Foundation | Program Growth and Enhancements | $150,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Entrepreneurial Pathways and Workforce Development | $150,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | Advancing Home Ownership | $150,000 |
| Building Futures | In School Workshops and Summer Design & Build Programs | $125,000 |
| Anawim Housing | Permanent Supportive Housing | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities | Improving the Participant Experience | $100,000 |
| Black Men Teach | Building a Pipeline of Black Male Educators | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City | Teen Programming Growth Support | $100,000 |
| Camp Fire Minnesota | Advancing Environmental Education | $100,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Beyond the Building: Beautification for a Community Space | $100,000 |
| Christopher House | Recruit & Retain Early Childhood Education Teachers | $100,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Renewal Village Renovations | $100,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Support for Renewal Village | $100,000 |
| Denver Kids Inc | Community Engagement Partnership Program & Program Director | $100,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Pathways to Careers Program | $100,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys | Girl Scouts River Valleys Girl Scout Leadership Experience | $100,000 |
| LISC Indianapolis | Emerging Developers Growth Initiative | $100,000 |
| Migizi | Capacity Building | $100,000 |
| Mile High Youth Corps | YouthBuild Program | $100,000 |
| Project Iowa | The Rooted Model | $100,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul in Phoenix | Workforce Development | $100,000 |
| Summit Academy OIC | Increase Pipeline in Construction | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | Mental Health Support for Early Education & Care | $100,000 |
| Freedom for Youth Ministries | Freedom Construction Services Work Training Scholarships | $95,000 |
| Construction Education Foundation | Careers in Construction | $75,000 |
| Dougherty Family College | Business Pathway and Career Preparation & Support Program | $75,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Fresh Start | $75,000 |
| Lake Street Council | Lake Street Small Business Support | $75,000 |
| LINK Unlimited Scholars | College Success & Persistence | $75,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth Inc | LEVEL UP: Bonus Round Young Adult Programming | $75,000 |
| InspireMSP | 2024 Building Community Award Winner | $71,000 |
| Prep-Kc | Expand Market Value Assets in Construction & Skilled Trades | $60,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Giving Campaign | $57,335 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City | Teen Services Program Growth | $50,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Fostering Bright Futures Expansion Campaign | $50,000 |
| CommonBond Communities | RISE Early Learning Childcare Center | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matt Rauenhorst
- Kristin Ridley
- Suzanne Flannigan
- Elaine Rasmussen
- Ian Widmer
- Kristen Grubb
- Beth Duyvejonck
- Margaret Green-Rauenhorst
- Aretha Green-Rupert
- Olivia Jefferson
- Kelli Justesen
- Tim Murnane
- Kim Noonan
- Larry Pobuda
Questions people ask
Does Opus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Opus Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 164 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Opus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matt Rauenhorst (President/Chair), Kristin Ridley (Vice President/Executive Director), Suzanne Flannigan (Vice President) and Elaine Rasmussen (Secretary) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Opus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.