Opportunity International Inc
OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL, INC., (OPPORTUNITY), IS A TAX EXEMPT, PUBLICLY SUPPORTED FAITH-BASED CORPORATION. BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, SUPPORT AND TRAINING, WE EQUIP PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE INCOMES, EDUCATE (SEE SCH O) THEIR CHILDREN AND ESCAPE GENERATIONAL POVERTY, IN THE PROCESS TRANSFORMING THEIR LIVES, THEIR CHILDREN'S FUTURES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. OPPORTUNITY'S PROGRAMS ARE FINANCED THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS, EARNED INCOME FROM ITS BANKING OPERATIONS AND FOCUSED ON DEPLOYING LOCAL FUNDS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, PROVIDED BY PARTNER BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO ITS CLIENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$68.7M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+66.1% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$248K
+89.8% YoY
About Opportunity International Inc
Based on IRS filings
Opportunity International Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $68.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $397K.
Ready to take the next step with Opportunity International Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $68,689,756 | $67,545,701 | $73,246,788 |
| Revenue | $47,809,537 | $40,913,810 | $48,533,715 |
| Expenses | $48,753,965 | $44,284,677 | $45,485,616 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $397,493 | $297,760 | $184,434 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Opportunity International Nicaragua ($615,812), Results for Development Institute Inc - R4d ($312,141), Fhi 360 ($276,845).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL NICARAGUA FORT WORTH, TX | OPERATING FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PRIVATE SCHOOL IN NICARAGUA | $615,812 |
| RESULTS FOR DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE INC - R4D WASHINGTON, DC | ADVANCING PARTNERSHIPS FOR IMPROVED LEARNING (APIL) ACTIVITY IN GHANA | $312,141 |
| FHI 360 DURHAM, NC | ADVANCING PARTNERSHIPS FOR IMPROVED LEARNING (APIL) ACTIVITY IN GHANA | $276,845 |
| OPPORTUNITY TRANSFORMATION INVESTMENTS INC CHICAGO, IL | FUNDS TO AFFILIATE FOR MFI INVESTMENT AND DEBT REPAYMENT | $177,062 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BECKER FRIEDMAN INSTITUTE CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT OF INNOVATION LAB WORK REGARDING EDUFINANCE AND EDQUALITY INTERVENTIONS IN KENYA | $167,552 |
| OPPORTUNITY INC CHICAGO, IL | FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES | $150,000 |
| EASTERSEALS MORC AUBURN HILLS, MI | CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS | $34,572 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATUL TANDON | CEO | 60 | $614,814 |
| LEANN POPE | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| CAROL PELINO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DALE PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| FRED SASSER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MIKE PALMER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JANE NELSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JANELLE MUNTZ LASSONDE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOEL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KATEY ASSEM | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KEN WATHOME | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SUSAN HAIGH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| NICOLE ELAM | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JEFF DYKSTRA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MARGARET TOMASIK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 55 | $261,228 |
| DAVID WIEGMAN | CHIEF OF STAFF & SECRETARY | 47 | $209,449 |
| MARY BARRY | DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CEO & ASST SEC | 55 | $117,940 |
| RANDY KURTZ | EXEC VP, INT'L PROG. & CAP SOLUTIONS | 43 | $384,091 |
| GREGORY E ROTH | SVP, PHILANTHROPY | 50 | $260,646 |
| MAURICIO AGUDELO RINCON | VP, CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT | 20 | $237,847 |
| AMELIA S HAIDUC | MANAGING DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNER | 40 | $227,738 |
| MARK CASTELLINO | SVP, INT'L BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $223,763 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opportunity International Inc?
Opportunity International Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $68.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Opportunity International Inc?
As of 2024, Opportunity International Inc holds $68.7M in total assets with $47.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $1.7M in 2024.
Where does Opportunity International Inc operate?
Opportunity International Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Opportunity International Inc award?
In 2024, Opportunity International Inc awarded 7 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $248K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Opportunity International Inc's EIN?
Opportunity International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0907624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Opportunity International Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Green and Blue Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$51K
Above and Beyond Daycare Center
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Primo Center for Women & Children
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$9.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$35K
RHS Foundation
MOLINE, IL
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
37
Total Given
$342K
Rose Lafferty Educational Fund Xxxxx9006
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$228K
The John Crerar Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$991K
Grants
1
Total Given
$35K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Opportunity International Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Opportunity International Inc to a real strategy.