Opus Foundation
Opus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $627K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $494K. Net investment income was $241K.
Opus Foundation at a glance
In short: Opus Foundation gave $494K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $247K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $493,830
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $246,915
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $246,915
- Total assets
- $627,178
- -27.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (80% 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 Opus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown University ($394K). Together the top 2 received $494K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Opus Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1312% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 829% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $35K (2021) to $704K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $494K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | Educational | $393,830 |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association Boulder, CO | Trail Programs | $100,000 |
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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 | $627,178 | $255,196 | $493,493 | $493,830 | 2 | $500,311 | $241,457 | $60,343 |
| 2023 | $865,475 | $110,362 | $626,594 | $600,000 | 2 | $607,839 | $91,807 | $76,780 |
| 2022 | $1,406,613 | $128,671 | $463,107 | $435,000 | 3 | $442,965 | $95,511 | $102,489 |
| 2021 | $1,741,049 | $84,832 | $69,377 | $34,964 | 2 | $34,964 | $70,909 | $118,653 |
| 2020 | $1,700,688 | $220,180 | $765,607 | $703,907 | 5 | — | $200,961 | $124,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Opus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Opus Foundation is led by Stacey Nicholas, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacey Nicholas
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Parks
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert D. Feller
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Opus Foundation
How much does Opus Foundation give each year?
Opus Foundation gave $494K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $600K across 2 grants.
How large is Opus Foundation?
Opus Foundation reported $627K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Opus Foundation operate?
Opus Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, New Hampshire, Rhode Island.
What is Opus Foundation's EIN?
Opus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4927621. 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
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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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