Private foundation · EIN 46-0434399 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Opus Prize Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$1.4M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in SD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$39M

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Centre for Women Studies and InterventionAbuja, NIHonoree Sister Uti Francisca Ngozi$1.0M
Thrive for Life Prision Project IncNew York, NYGeneral Operations$100K
Jesuit Refugee Service RomaniaBucharest, ROHonoree Catalin and Bianca Albu$100K
Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LAHosting Opus Prize Ceremony$90K
Teamlift IncOmaha, NEGeneral Operations$15K
Servants of the Blessed Virgin MaryLilongwe, MISecurity fence and water tank$15K
Eagle Valley Land TrustEdwards, COGeneral Operations$10K
Marianas Alliance for Growth of IslandersBeaverton, ORMarianas Festival$10K
Edina Crime Prevention FundMinneapolis, MNGeneral Operations$10K
The Gray HouseSpringfield, MA50% General Operations and 50% Food$6,000
Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic ActivitesWashington, DCCEAMA Sister Laura$5,000
Homework HouseHolyoke, MAGeneral Operations$5,000
Sisters of St Joseph of SpringfieldSpringfield, MADear Neighbor Fund$2,500
College of Our Lady of the ElmsChicopee, MAFirst Year Encounter Scholarships$1,500

By state: INTL 3 · New York 1 · Louisiana 1 · Massachusetts 4 · Nebraska 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Opus Prize Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, administered in care of Adler Management Corporation, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Opus Prize Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Opus Prize Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Opus Prize Foundation give?

INTL (3 grants), New York (1 grants), Louisiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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