Opportunity Education Foundation
Opportunity Education Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $822K. Net investment income was $61K.
Opportunity Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Opportunity Education Foundation gave $822K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $822K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $821,574
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $821,574
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $821,574
- Total assets
- $5,993,374
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Opportunity Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Opportunity Education Foundation - A Tanzanian INGO ($822K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Opportunity Education Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). 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 $654K (2020) to $822K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $822K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Education Foundation - A Tanzanian INGO | Operate four or moresecondary schools in Tanzania usingFoundations curriculum. | $821,574 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,993,374 | $5,821,453 | $6,057,522 | $821,574 | 1 | $5,936,891 | $61,453 |
| 2023 | $6,229,443 | $6,247,416 | $5,754,894 | $782,348 | 1 | $5,643,732 | $47,316 |
| 2022 | $5,736,921 | $7,242,755 | $5,334,197 | $789,376 | 1 | $5,188,124 | $1,091 |
| 2021 | $3,852,642 | $9,119,900 | $5,443,095 | $752,072 | 2 | $5,342,300 | — |
| 2020 | $213,770 | $20,640,750 | $6,068,940 | $653,988 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Opportunity Education Foundation is led by J Peter Ricketts, Director, President, Treasurer & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J Peter Ricketts
Director, President, Treasurer & Director
Director, CEO, Treasurer & Director → Director, President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura M Ricketts
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sylvie M Legere
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd M Ricketts
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Manuel Mattke
Chief Innovation Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.5M (2020) → $1.5M (2024)
Alfred Levitt
Secretary & General Counsel
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Raymond Ravaglia (2020–2023) — Chief Learning Officer
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 $1.5M, to Manuel Mattke (Chief Innovation Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Opportunity Education Foundation
How much does Opportunity Education Foundation give each year?
Opportunity Education Foundation gave $822K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $782K across 1 grant.
How large is Opportunity Education Foundation?
Opportunity Education Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What is Opportunity Education Foundation?
Opportunity Education Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Littleton, CO. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Opportunity Education Foundation operate?
Opportunity Education Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Opportunity Education Foundation's EIN?
Opportunity Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3244541. 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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