Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc
Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc is a private foundation, based in Minot, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $113K.
Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc at a glance
In short: Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc gave $110K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,852
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,926
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $54,926
- Total assets
- $4,309,944
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was River of Life Assembly of God ($90K). Together the top 2 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2021) to $122K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River of Life Assembly of God Minot, ND | Daycare Program | $90,000 |
| Sunnyside Elementary School Minot, ND | Meals and PTA | $19,852 |
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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 | $4,309,944 | $190,066 | $221,766 | $109,852 | 2 | $133,844 | $113,190 | $144,445 |
| 2023 | $4,341,644 | $365,615 | $203,050 | $121,704 | 2 | $147,977 | $137,296 | $135,117 |
| 2022 | $4,278,172 | $170,136 | $192,810 | $104,999 | 3 | $128,503 | $269,807 | $143,882 |
| 2021 | $4,297,849 | $-407,789 | $183,137 | $104,202 | 2 | $128,666 | $95,086 | $170,477 |
| 2020 | $4,904,197 | $262,657 | $200,698 | $117,060 | 2 | — | $180,860 | $173,273 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc is led by John Stewart, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Stewart
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Gregory Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lamont
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tawnya Bernsdorf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to John Stewart (President/Se).
Frequently asked questions about Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc
How much does Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc give each year?
Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc gave $110K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $122K across 2 grants.
How large is Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc?
Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc operate?
Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc's EIN?
Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7186904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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