Opa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Opa Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $455,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$455,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $330,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $125,000 | 9 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 35 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $455,000 | 26 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Opa 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 Opa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 12 | $200,000 |
| California | 8 | $185,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $39,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $13,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $13,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri History Museum | Annual grant | $90,000 |
| The Clear Foundation DBA Givewell | Annual grant | $60,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | Annual grant | $30,000 |
| Horizons at San Francisco Friends School | Annual grant | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | Annual grant | $20,000 |
| Aim High | Annual grant | $18,000 |
| All Voting Is Local | Annual grant | $13,000 |
| Be Loud Sophie Foundation | Annual grant | $13,000 |
| Gubbio Project | Annual grant | $13,000 |
| Haight Ashbury Food Program | Annual grant | $13,000 |
| People for the American Way | Annual grant | $13,000 |
| Raices (Refugee & Immigrant Center) | Annual grant | $13,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | Annual grant | $13,000 |
| San Francisco General Hospital Foundation | Annual grant | $13,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | Annual grant | $13,000 |
| Danforth Plant Science Center | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Nine Network | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| St Louis Public Radio | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| St Louis Symphony | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| St Louis University | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Webster University | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| World Pediatrics | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Casa de Salud | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Magic House | Annual grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Schapiro
- Daniel Newman
- Andrew Newman
Questions people ask
Does Opa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Opa Foundation give?
$455,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Opa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Schapiro (Treasurer), Daniel Newman (Vice President) and Andrew Newman (President, Secretary).
What does Opa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.