The Dwight D Opperman Foundation
The Dwight D Opperman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $172K.
The Dwight D Opperman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dwight D Opperman Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $38K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $75,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $37,500
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (67% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Dwight D Opperman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($50K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | To provide spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. | $50,000 |
| Ford's Theatre Washington, DC | To sustain theatrical productions educational programs, and museum exhibitions. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $199,981 | $570,173 | $75,000 | 2 | $171,728 | $508,865 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dwight D Opperman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $509K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dwight D Opperman Foundation is led by Robert R. Newlen, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Robert R. Newlen
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
20 hrs/week
$60K (2020)
Matthew D. Umhofer
President
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie C. Opperman
Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Dipadova
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $60K, to Robert R Newlen (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Dwight D Opperman Foundation
How much does The Dwight D Opperman Foundation give each year?
The Dwight D Opperman Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dwight D Opperman Foundation operate?
The Dwight D Opperman Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, North Carolina.
How much is The Dwight D Opperman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Dwight D Opperman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $509K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Dwight D Opperman Foundation's EIN?
The Dwight D Opperman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1856258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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