Opalack Foundation
Opalack Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $105,889 to charitable organizations.
Opalack Foundation at a glance
In short: Opalack Foundation gave $106K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state District of Columbia. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,889
- +57.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,145
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,798,383
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Opalack Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2813 Q Street Nw, Washington, DC 20007
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Opalack Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacred Heart of JC ($26K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 61 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in DC (25%), Virginia (25%), Maryland (24%), Illinois (24%), and North Carolina (2%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Florida and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Opalack Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $106K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart of JC Winchester, VA | General Use | $26,000 |
| Easten Congo Initiative Byron, IL | General Use | $25,000 |
| United Help Ukraine Gaithersburg, MD | General Use | $22,000 |
| Inner City - Inner Child Washington, DC | General Purpose | $17,000 |
| The Fishing School Washington, DC | General Use | $5,000 |
| National Symphony Orchestra Washington, DC | General Use | $3,389 |
| Food for Fairview Fairview, NC | General Use | $2,000 |
| Halcyon House Washington, DC | General Use | $1,000 |
| Historic St Mary's City Fnd St Marys City, MD | General Use | $1,000 |
| Polish American Foundation of Miami Miami, FL | General Use | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,798,383 | $170,544 | $245,109 | $105,889 | 13 | $105,889 | — | $80,455 |
| 2023 | $1,763,337 | $49,436 | $185,267 | $67,250 | 12 | $67,250 | — | $59,858 |
| 2022 | $1,738,975 | $32,598 | $137,175 | $63,950 | 13 | $63,950 | $14,762 | $66,948 |
| 2021 | $2,055,186 | $17,647 | $135,608 | $92,000 | 12 | $92,000 | $21,369 | $83,927 |
| 2020 | $1,538,342 | $172,793 | $91,235 | $58,000 | 11 | — | $139,946 | $49,409 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Opalack Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, include providing STEM- and arts-focused afterschool and summer programs for children from low-income communities (The Fishing School), assisting Fairview, North Carolina, individuals and families experiencing financial hardship (Food for Fairview), and supporting innovators and creators working to improve the world (Halcyon House). Other 2024 recipients included educational, cultural, community, and international-relief organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $105,889. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $26,000, with a median of $2,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $26,000 to Sacred Heart of JC in Winchester, Virginia; $25,000 to Eastern Congo Initiative in Byron, Illinois; $22,000 to United Help Ukraine in Gaithersburg, Maryland; and $17,000 to Inner City - Inner Child in Washington, DC. Other listed grants included $5,000 to The Fishing School, $3,389 to the National Symphony Orchestra, and $2,000 to Food for Fairview. Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, also reported receiving $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Opalack as director and PR.
Opalack Foundation is led by Paul Opalack, Director & President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Opalack
Director & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Opalack Foundation
How much does Opalack Foundation give each year?
Opalack Foundation gave $106K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 12 grants.
What is Opalack Foundation's typical grant size?
Opalack Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $8,145, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Opalack Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Opalack Foundation give grants?
Opalack Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (25%) and Maryland (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and St Marys City, MD (2 grants).
Does Opalack Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Opalack Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Opalack Foundation's largest grantees?
Opalack Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sacred Heart of JC ($26,000), Easten Congo Initiative ($25,000) and United Help Ukraine ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Opalack Foundation?
Opalack Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Opalack Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Opalack Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Opalack Foundation's EIN?
Opalack Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3888369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Opalack Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Opalack Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/opalack-foundation-morg_61ae4cf09ee146c6b824d83fc97fa229
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