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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 41-1983284

Opus Foundation

A private foundation in Minneapolis, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 164 grants and $5.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,486,926

    Grants listed
    164
    Assets, end of year
    $139,342,932

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,460,466

    Grants listed
    168
    Assets, end of year
    $131,701,360

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,425,738

    Grants listed
    164
    Assets, end of year
    $114,637,157

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,133,845

    Grants listed
    166
    Assets, end of year
    $116,344,211

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,200,650

    Grants listed
    176
    Assets, end of year
    $96,341,396

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,201,583

    Grants listed
    177
    Assets, end of year
    $87,347,263

Grants paid in 2024

164 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN

    Real Estate Program

    $333,334
  2. University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN

    Opus Foundation Real Estate Scholarship

    $240,000
  3. AeonMinneapolis, MN

    Transformation Bridge Plan

    $150,000
  4. Construction Careers FoundationMinnetonka, MN

    Program Growth and Enhancements

    $150,000
  5. Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MO

    Entrepreneurial Pathways and Workforce Development

    $150,000
  6. Project for Pride in Living IncMinneapolis, MN

    Program Support

    $150,000
  7. Twin Cities Habitat for HumanitySaint Paul, MN

    Advancing Home Ownership

    $150,000
  8. Building FuturesSaint Louis, MO

    In School Workshops and Summer Design & Build Programs

    $125,000
  9. Anawim HousingDes Moines, IA

    Permanent Supportive Housing

    $100,000
  10. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN

    Improving the Participant Experience

    $100,000
  11. Black Men TeachSt Paul, MN

    Building a Pipeline of Black Male Educators

    $100,000
  12. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Teen Programming Growth Support

    $100,000
  13. Camp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MN

    Advancing Environmental Education

    $100,000
  14. Child Crisis ArizonaMesa, AZ

    Beyond the Building: Beautification for a Community Space

    $100,000
  15. Christopher HouseChicago, IL

    Recruit & Retain Early Childhood Education Teachers

    $100,000
  16. Colorado Coalition for the HomelessDenver, CO

    Renewal Village Renovations

    $100,000
  17. Colorado Coalition for the HomelessDenver, CO

    Support for Renewal Village

    $100,000
  18. Denver Kids IncDenver, CO

    Community Engagement Partnership Program & Program Director

    $100,000
  19. Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MN

    Pathways to Careers Program

    $100,000
  20. Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River ValleysSaint Paul, MN

    Girl Scouts River Valleys Girl Scout Leadership Experience

    $100,000
  21. LISC IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    Emerging Developers Growth Initiative

    $100,000
  22. MigiziMinneapolis, MN

    Capacity Building

    $100,000
  23. Mile High Youth CorpsDenver, CO

    YouthBuild Program

    $100,000
  24. Project IowaDes Moines, IA

    The Rooted Model

    $100,000
  25. Society of St Vincent de Paul in PhoenixPhoenix, AZ

    Workforce Development

    $100,000
  26. Summit Academy OICMinneapolis, MN

    Increase Pipeline in Construction

    $100,000
  27. YMCA of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL

    Mental Health Support for Early Education & Care

    $100,000
  28. Freedom for Youth MinistriesDes Moines, IA

    Freedom Construction Services Work Training Scholarships

    $95,000
  29. Construction Education FoundationDenver, CO

    Careers in Construction

    $75,000
  30. Dougherty Family CollegeSt Paul, MN

    Business Pathway and Career Preparation & Support Program

    $75,000
  31. Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NE

    Fresh Start

    $75,000
  32. Lake Street CouncilMinneapolis, MN

    Lake Street Small Business Support

    $75,000
  33. LINK Unlimited ScholarsChicago, IL

    College Success & Persistence

    $75,000
  34. New Pathways for Youth IncPhoenix, AZ

    LEVEL UP: Bonus Round Young Adult Programming

    $75,000
  35. InspireMSPMinneapolis, MN

    2024 Building Community Award Winner

    $71,000
  36. Prep-KcKansas City, MO

    Expand Market Value Assets in Construction & Skilled Trades

    $60,000
  37. Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN

    Giving Campaign

    $57,335
  38. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Teen Services Program Growth

    $50,000
  39. Child Crisis ArizonaMesa, AZ

    Fostering Bright Futures Expansion Campaign

    $50,000
  40. CommonBond CommunitiesSt Paul, MN

    RISE Early Learning Childcare Center

    $50,000
  41. Goodwill of Central & Southern IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    Mission Coach Program

    $50,000
  42. International Institute of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Increase Capacity of Professional Leadership Training Program

    $50,000
  43. Society of St Vincent de Paul in PhoenixPhoenix, AZ

    Workforce Development Program Expansion

    $50,000
  44. St Mary's Early Childhood CenterIndianapolis, IN

    2Generational Approach

    $50,000
  45. Starfish InitiativeIndianapolis, IN

    Small Group Mentoring Program

    $50,000
  46. The Power of People Leadership InstituteMinneapolis, MN

    Boys of Hope

    $50,000
  47. Twin Cities Habitat for HumanitySaint Paul, MN

    Carter Work Project

    $50,000
  48. African American Leadership ForumMinneapolis, MN

    Program Support

    $40,000
  49. Prep-KcKansas City, MO

    Expand Market Value Assets in Construction & The Skilled Trades

    $40,000
  50. Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    Annual Fund

    $30,000
  51. Twin Cities Habitat for HumanitySaint Paul, MN

    Recognition of volunteer efforts

    $30,000
  52. Rebuilding Together Metro ChicagoChicago, IL

    Recognition of volunteer efforts

    $25,000
  53. CommonBond CommunitiesSt Paul, MN

    CommonBond's Advantage Services

    $20,000
  54. Rebuilding Together MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Recognition of volunteer efforts

    $20,000
  55. Connectup InstituteSaint Paul, MN

    General Operations

    $15,000
  56. Jesuit Refugee Service USAWashington, DC

    General Operations

    $15,000
  57. Avenue Scholars IowaCouncil BLFS, IA

    Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa

    $10,000
  58. Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL

    Teacher Recruitment and Retention

    $10,000
  59. Denver Inner City ParishDenver, CO

    Veggie Rx

    $10,000
  60. Dress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    Career and Employment Programs

    $10,000
  61. Dress for Success Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    General Operations

    $10,000
  62. Eagle U (Eagle University)Lawrence, KS

    Eagle U Retreat Programming

    $10,000
  63. EmbarcChicago, IL

    General Operations

    $10,000
  64. Feed Northland KidsKansas City, MO

    Community Food Kit

    $10,000
  65. Free Bikes 4 Kidz MNPlymouth, MN

    General Operations

    $10,000
  66. Gather and Grow Food Shelf & Connection CenterWaconia, MN

    General Operations

    $10,000
  67. Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River ValleysSaint Paul, MN

    Power Girls

    $10,000
  68. Giving the Basics IncKansas City, KS

    General Operations

    $10,000
  69. Greater MSPSaint Paul, MN

    Mbcre

    $10,000
  70. Habitat for Humanity of Metro DenverDenver, CO

    Recognition of volunteer efforts

    $10,000
  71. Harvesters - The Community Food NetworkKansas City, MO

    Feeding Families, Children, and Seniors

    $10,000
  72. Hope House FoundationHuntersville, NC

    General Operations

    $10,000
  73. HOYA FoundationArvada, CO

    Construction GIRL

    $10,000
  74. InspireMSPMinneapolis, MN

    General Operation

    $10,000
  75. Keys2WorkIndianapolis, IN

    Employment Training

    $10,000
  76. Lewy Body Dementia AssociationLilburn, GA

    Research Centers of Excellence and Caregiver Support Development

    $10,000
  77. Mercy Housing Mountain PlainsDenver, CO

    Resident Services Program

    $10,000
  78. Mesa Arts Center FoundationMesa, AZ

    Project Lit: Igniting Literacy Through the Arts

    $10,000
  79. Minnnesota BrownfieldsEdina, MN

    Emerging Developers Workshop

    $10,000
  80. New Visions Homeless ServicesCouncil BLFS, IA

    Pathways to Success Work Training Program

    $10,000
  81. Northland Workforce Development CenterKansas City, MO

    Construction Needs

    $10,000
  82. Pathway Financial EducationKansas City, MO

    General Operations

    $10,000
  83. Rebuilding Together Kansas City IncLiberty, MO

    Children's Safe at Home

    $10,000
  84. Regions Hospital FoundationSt Paul, MN

    Support for the Cancer Research Center in Memory of Patsy Lynn Mingo

    $10,000
  85. Saint Thomas AcademyMendota Heights, MN

    General Operations

    $10,000
  86. St Clare of Assisi Catholic SchoolEdwards, CO

    Catholic Church Capital Campaign

    $10,000
  87. St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolSavage, MN

    Tuition Assistance Fund

    $10,000
  88. Unified Contractors of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    General Operations

    $10,000
  89. University of Denver - Franklin L Burns School of Real EstateDenver, CO

    2024 Colorado NAIOP Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge

    $10,000
  90. Wheeler MissionIndianapolis, IN

    Winter Contingency

    $10,000
  91. Hispanic Chamber Education FoundationDenver, CO

    General Operations

    $7,500
  92. Meals from the HeartlandWDM, IA

    Meal Packing Program

    $7,500
  93. NEWSED Community Development CorporationDenver, CO

    Small Business Development

    $7,500
  94. Sun Valley Youth CenterDenver, CO

    Student Support

    $7,500
  95. US Green Building CouncilWashington, DC

    Workforce Development

    $7,500
  96. Urban Land Institute ColoradoDenver, CO

    Real Estate Program

    $7,500
  97. Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN

    Giving Campaign

    $6,058
  98. Academy of Holy AngelsRichfield, MN

    AHA Service Learning Program

    $5,000
  99. ACE Mentor Program of Central IowaUrbandale, IA

    General Operations

    $5,000
  100. ACE Mentor Program of ColoradoDenver, CO

    General Operations

    $5,000
  101. African American Leadership ForumMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  102. Angels & Sparrows Community Table & Resource CenterHuntersville, NC

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  103. Athletes Committed to Educating StudentsMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  104. Benilde-St Margaret's SchoolSt Louis Park, MN

    Random Acts of Kindness

    $5,000
  105. Boys & Girls Club of Metro DenverDenver, CO

    Pack to School and Academic Success

    $5,000
  106. CU Real Estate Center Leeds School of BusinessBoulder, CO

    2024 Colorado NAIOP Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge

    $5,000
  107. Earnest & Edna Shepherd Youth CenterLiberty, MO

    Radical Challenge

    $5,000
  108. Fourth Avenue Foundation IncTucson, AZ

    Fourth Avenue Streetscape Improvement

    $5,000
  109. Friendly Garden Club of Traverse CityTraverse City, MI

    Childrens Sensory Garden

    $5,000
  110. Friendship Community Center IncSuttons Bay, MI

    LIFT Teen Center

    $5,000
  111. Genesys Works Twin CitiesSt Paul, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  112. Gleaners Food Bank of IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    Hunger Relief Programming

    $5,000
  113. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    Project Support for Community Investments

    $5,000
  114. Greater Des Moines Habitat for HumanityDes Moines, IA

    Recognition of Opus associate volunteer efforts

    $5,000
  115. Greater Des Moines Habitat for HumanityDes Moines, IA

    Recognition of Opus associate volunteer efforts

    $5,000
  116. Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity IncIndianapolis, IN

    Recognition of Opus associate volunteer efforts

    $5,000
  117. Habitat for Humanity Central ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    Recognition of volunteer efforts

    $5,000
  118. Habitat for Humanity ChicagoChicago, IL

    Affordable Homeownership Program

    $5,000
  119. Habitat for Humanity of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Recognition of volunteer efforts

    $5,000
  120. Hancock Health FoundationGreenfield, IN

    Hancock Health Connection Center

    $5,000
  121. Hillcrest Transitional HousingKansas City, MO

    Transitional Housing Program

    $5,000
  122. Home Sweet HomeSaint Louis, MO

    Truck maintenance and gas

    $5,000
  123. ICAN Positive Programs for YouthChandler, AZ

    Mesa School Sites

    $5,000
  124. Juxtaposition IncMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  125. MigiziMinneapolis, MN

    Green Tech Program/Internship

    $5,000
  126. MigiziMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  127. Minneapolis Parks FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    North Commons Park Campaign

    $5,000
  128. Minnesota Black Collective FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  129. Minnesota Black Collective FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  130. My Very Own BedMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  131. Old Bethel and Partners Food PantryIndianapolis, IN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  132. Our Savior Lutheran ChurchPagosa SPGS, CO

    Lutheran Mercy Care Ministry

    $5,000
  133. Parents Alliance Employment ProjectLisle, IL

    Job Training Program

    $5,000
  134. Phoenix Children's FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Patient and Family Assistance Fund

    $5,000
  135. Rebuilding Together MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Community Revitalization Program

    $5,000
  136. The Leelanau Township Community Foundation IncNorthport, MI

    General Endowment Fund

    $5,000
  137. Twin Cities Habitat for HumanitySaint Paul, MN

    Women Build

    $5,000
  138. Twin Cities RSEMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  139. UMOM New Day CentersPhoenix, AZ

    UMOM's Family Emergency Shelter

    $5,000
  140. University of Wisconsin MadisonMadison, WI

    Minnesota NAIOP 2024 University Challenge

    $5,000
  141. Urban Peak DenverDenver, CO

    Drop-In Center Shelter for Homeless Youth

    $5,000
  142. Variety - the Children's Charity of IowaDes Moines, IA

    +Freedom Construction Project

    $5,000
  143. Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MN

    Early Childhood and School-Based Program

    $5,000
  144. Wish for WheelsDenver, CO

    Bike Build & Give Program

    $5,000
  145. Women's Foundation of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $5,000
  146. Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN

    Giving Campaign

    $3,243
  147. CommonBond CommunitiesSt Paul, MN

    General Operations

    $3,000
  148. Grimes Volunteer Support ServicesGrimes, IA

    General Operations

    $3,000
  149. Rebuilding Together MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Ramp Build

    $3,000
  150. CommonBond CommunitiesSt Paul, MN

    General Operations

    $2,500
  151. Construction Education FoundationDenver, CO

    General Operations

    $2,500
  152. Lake Street CouncilMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $2,500
  153. Mile High Youth CorpsDenver, CO

    General Operations

    $2,500
  154. Project for Pride in Living IncMinneapolis, MN

    General Operations

    $2,500
  155. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    NAIOP Minnesota 2024 University Challenge

    $2,500
  156. Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN

    Giving Campaign

    $2,446
  157. Distributive Education Clubs of AmericaDetroit Lakes, MN

    State Career Development Conference

    $2,000
  158. Dress for Success Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    IDEA Coalition

    $2,000
  159. People Reaching Out to Other PeopleEden Prairie, MN

    General Operations

    $2,000
  160. Marquette University Center for Real EstateMilwaukee, WI

    NAIOP Minnesota 2024 University Challenge 3rd Place Winner

    $1,000
  161. Minnesota American Legion Foundation Fund 85St Paul, MN

    Legacy Scholarship Fund

    $1,000
  162. Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN

    Giving Campaign

    $680
  163. Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN

    Giving Campaign

    $430
  164. Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN

    Giving Campaign

    $400

Approved for future payment

11 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Dougherty Family CollegeSt Paul, MN

    Business Pathway and Career Preparation & Support Program

    $225,000
  2. Camp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MN

    Advancing Environmental Education

    $200,000
  3. Denver Kids IncDenver, CO

    Community Engagement Partnership Program & Program Director

    $200,000
  4. Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MN

    Pathways to Careers Program

    $200,000
  5. MigiziMinneapolis, MN

    Capacity Building

    $200,000
  6. Project for Pride in Living IncMinneapolis, MN

    Program Support

    $200,000
  7. Black Men TeachSt Paul, MN

    Building a Pipeline of Black Male Educators

    $100,000
  8. Starfish InitiativeIndianapolis, IN

    Small Group Mentoring Program

    $100,000
  9. Feed Northland KidsKansas City, MO

    Community Food Kit

    $20,000
  10. Free Bikes 4 Kidz MNPlymouth, MN

    General Operations

    $20,000
  11. Denver Inner City ParishDenver, CO

    Veggie Rx

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education21 grants $1,400,83436% of the total
  2. Youth development12 grants $847,50022% of the total
  3. Human services16 grants $563,00015% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter15 grants $263,0007% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid4 grants $235,0006% of the total
  6. Community development5 grants $112,5003% of the total
  7. 9 other causes33 grants $425,59211% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota70 grants $2,727,926
  2. Colorado23 grants $600,000
  3. Missouri15 grants $595,000
  4. Arizona11 grants $410,000
  5. Iowa11 grants $345,500
  6. Illinois9 grants $335,000
  7. Indiana11 grants $300,000
  8. Nebraska1 grant $75,000
  9. Kansas3 grants $30,000
  10. District of Columbia2 grants $22,500

Officers, directors and trustees

14 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Matt RauenhorstPresident/Chair Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kristin RidleyVice President/Executive Director Hours 40Pay $240,349
  • Suzanne FlanniganVice President Hours 6Pay $0
  • Elaine RasmussenSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ian WidmerTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kristen GrubbTax Officer Hours 10Pay $39,998
  • Beth DuyvejonckDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Margaret Green-RauenhorstDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Aretha Green-RupertDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Olivia JeffersonDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kelli JustesenDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tim MurnaneDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kim NoonanDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Larry PobudaDirector Hours 1Pay $0

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