Opal
To build power for environmental justice and civil rights in our communities.
Opal at a glance
In short: Opal reported $289 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $289 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -98.2% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $79,604
- -90.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $418,022
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $534
- -69.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $936,407
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Opal funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2021) to $146K (2020). In 2024 it reported $289 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | Support for Ojta Climate CHNAGE Justice Program | $146,077 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,604 | $418,022 | $936,407 | $289 | Total only | $534 |
| 2023 | $806,959 | $434,343 | $1,093,520 | $16,111 | Total only | $1,741 |
| 2022 | $1,518,016 | $1,344,572 | $801,668 | $1,450 | Total only | $1,329 |
| 2021 | $885,969 | $621,301 | $680,983 | $250 | Total only | $792 |
| 2020 | $953,296 | $1,059,487 | $889,291 | $146,077 | 1 | $1,595 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Opal
Based on IRS filings
Opal is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $289 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $534.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Opal is led by Calaix Alexander, Co-Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 9 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Calaix Alexander
Co-Executive Director
Finance & Operations Director → Co-Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$29K (2022) → $113K (2024)
Jenica Caudill
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $54K (2024)
Maritza Arango
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$88K (2023) → $80K (2024)
Tristan Romine-Mann
Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Jorge Bautista
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$650 (2024)
Aaron Golub
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $900 (2024)
Rebeka Dawit
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$700 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Thuyu Gedi
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$700 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Valerie Goodness
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$700 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Allison Carvalho
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $900 (2024)
David Bouchard
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $900 (2024)
Jamie Newsome
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $900 (2024)
Deborah Olson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Pham
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Lee Helfend (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Abby Griffith (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Huy Ong (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Diaz Sam (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Golub Aaron (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Hamilton Lavonna (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Issac Tristan (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
- Former: Marion Irene (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mikalauskas Jose (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Nathan Nakisha (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Ong Huy (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Atchley Tana (2020) — Chair
- Former: Bernard Ka'sha (2020) — Director
- Former: Briggs Adam (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $113K, to Calaix Alexander (Co-Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Opal
How much does Opal give each year?
Opal reported $289 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $16K in grants paid.
How large is Opal?
Opal reported $80K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $418K.
What is Opal?
Opal is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. It holds $80K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Opal operate?
Opal has awarded grants in California.
What is Opal's EIN?
Opal's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2782595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Opal funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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