Center for Opportunity Urbanism
Center for Opportunity Urbanism exists to promote approaches that enable cities to drive opportunities for the bulk of their citizens.
Center for Opportunity Urbanism at a glance
In short: Center for Opportunity Urbanism gave $15K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $7,500
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $46,673
- -8.6% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Opportunity Urbanism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Prison Entrepreneurship Program ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Entrepreneurship Program Houston, TX | BW2B Fundraiser Program | $10,000 |
| Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Charitable Foundation Houston, TX | Urban Reform Sponsor | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $46,673 | $311,000 | $322,906 | $15,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $51,069 | $314,500 | $265,669 | — | — |
About Center for Opportunity Urbanism
Based on IRS filings
Center for Opportunity Urbanism is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $47K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Opportunity Urbanism is led by Joel Kotkin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Joel Kotkin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $98K (2021)
Tom Lile
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Hassenflu
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Weekley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Mischer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo Linbeck III
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Barnhart
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $98K, to Joel Kotkin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Center for Opportunity Urbanism
How much does Center for Opportunity Urbanism give each year?
Center for Opportunity Urbanism gave $15K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
How large is Center for Opportunity Urbanism?
Center for Opportunity Urbanism reported $47K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $311K.
What is Center for Opportunity Urbanism?
Center for Opportunity Urbanism is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Houston, TX. It holds $47K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Center for Opportunity Urbanism operate?
Center for Opportunity Urbanism has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Center for Opportunity Urbanism's EIN?
Center for Opportunity Urbanism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2241225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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