Private foundation · EIN 92-1133148 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Opa 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $455K total, median $13K. 46% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$455K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in MO
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Missouri History MuseumSt Louis, MOAnnual grant$90K
The Clear Foundation Dba GivewellOakland, CAAnnual grant$60K
Tipping Point CommunitySan Francisco, CAAnnual grant$30K
Horizons at San Francisco Friends SchoolSan Francisco, CAAnnual grant$25K
United Way of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MOAnnual grant$20K
Aim HighSan Francisco, CAAnnual grant$18K
All Voting Is LocalWashington, DCAnnual grant$13K
Be Loud Sophie FoundationChapel Hill, NCAnnual grant$13K
Gubbio ProjectSan Francisco, CAAnnual grant$13K
Haight Ashbury Food ProgramSan Francisco, CAAnnual grant$13K
People for the American WayWashington, DCAnnual grant$13K
Raices (refugee & Immigrant Center)San Antonio, TXAnnual grant$13K
San Francisco Food BankSan Francisco, CAAnnual grant$13K
San Francisco General Hospital FoundationSan Francisco, CAAnnual grant$13K
Voter Participation CenterWashington, DCAnnual grant$13K
Danforth Plant Science CenterSt Louis, MOAnnual grant$10K
Nine NetworkSt Louis, MOAnnual grant$10K
St Louis Public RadioSt Louis, MOAnnual grant$10K
St Louis Science CenterSt Louis, MOAnnual grant$10K
St Louis SymphonySt Louis, MOAnnual grant$10K
St Louis UniversitySt Louis, MOAnnual grant$10K
Webster UniversitySt Louis, MOAnnual grant$10K
World PediatricsSt Louis, MOAnnual grant$10K
CASA de SaludSt Louis, MOAnnual grant$5,000
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NYAnnual grant$5,000
Magic HouseSt Louis, MOAnnual grant$5,000

By state: Missouri 12 · California 8 · District of Columbia 3 · North Carolina 1 · Texas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Opa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Andrew Newman, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Opa Foundation 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 Opa Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $455K across 26 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Opa Foundation give?

Missouri (12 grants), California (8 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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