Private foundation · EIN 82-0577111 · Phoenix, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

New Opportunities Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $565K total, median $25K. 8% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$565K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in AZ
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Founder's Pledge Usaid OrigramsSan Francisco, CAFilled urgent funding gaps created by the usaid cuts$200K
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALFighting hate, seeking justice$60K
Neighborhood MinistriesPhoenix, AZAssist immmigrants seeking asylum.$50K
Camp Fire Inland NwSpokane, WAYouth development$40K
National Immigrant Justice CenterChicago, ILAssist immigrants seeking asylum.$40K
Cooperative for Education (coed)Cincinnati, OHEducation$35K
Bold FuturesAlbuquerque, NMCommunity development$25K
Holler Health JusticeCharlston, WVFree emergency contraception$25K
New IncentivesWalnut, CAChildhood vaccinations$25K
Water for South SudanRochester, NYProvide clean water$25K
Fuller Center for Housing - Peru BuildAmericus, GASponsored a group of volunteers to build houses in peru$20K
International SamaritansAnn Arbor, MIHelp to families in garbage dump communities around the world to break the chains of poverty and improve all our lives.$10K
Nationalities Council of IndianaIndianapolis, INSupport diverse cultures and make indiana's communities$10K

By state: California 2 · Alabama 1 · Arizona 1 · Washington 1 · Illinois 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

New Opportunities Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, administered in care of Laurie Skipper, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 New Opportunities Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 New Opportunities Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $565K across 13 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does New Opportunities Foundation Inc give?

California (2 grants), Alabama (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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