The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation
The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation is a private foundation based in Scotts Valley, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, community organizations, and health-related organizations.
The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation gave $231K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $231,150
- +82.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +314.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,971
- -56.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,493,649
- +86.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Spreading Oak Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Phone: (831) 439-9615
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($63K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 56 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 27% to Massachusetts, and 10% to Minnesota. The filing also reports 0% shares for New York and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $231K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston, MA | Donation | $62,500 |
| CSMUB College of Business Seaside, CA | Donaton | $30,000 |
| University Corp at Monterey Seaside, CA | Donation | $30,000 |
| Gateway School Santa Cruz, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| United Way of Monterey County Salinas, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| York School Monterey, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Research Fund Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children Palo Alto, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | Donation | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,493,649 | $2,656,893 | $235,808 | $231,150 | 29 | $233,675 | $212,805 | $150,659 |
| 2024 | $2,948,659 | $38,227 | $130,521 | $127,000 | 7 | $129,425 | $37,131 | $133,696 |
| 2023 | $2,523,612 | $-11,549 | $127,665 | $125,000 | 8 | $127,225 | $28,618 | $126,760 |
| 2022 | $2,065,241 | $21,886 | $151,717 | $150,000 | 10 | $150,350 | $20,519 | $115,845 |
| 2021 | $2,664,099 | $1,030,229 | $3,902 | $2,000 | 2 | $3,902 | $18,382 | $103,081 |
| 2020 | $1,532,306 | $1,508,195 | — | — | — | — | $1 | $1,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for colleges and schools, community services, and health care and research organizations. For example, MIT describes its mission as advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship. United Way of Monterey County says its mission is to connect people, partners, and pathways to improve lives across the county. Children’s Cancer Research Fund says it funds research to bring better treatments and cures to children with cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $231,150. Grants ranged from $200 to $62,500, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $62,500 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, $30,000 each to CSMUB College of Business and University Corp at Monterey, and $20,000 each to Gateway School, United Way of Monterey County, and York School. Other grants included $10,000 each to Macalester College and Children’s Cancer Research Fund, and $10,000 to Lucile Packard Foundation for Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fane Opperman and Corie Opperman are listed as officers on the 2025 filing.
The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Corie Opperman
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fane Opperman
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation
How much does The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation give each year?
The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation gave $231K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 7 grants.
What is The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,971, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation give grants?
The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation gives mostly in California: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and Minnesota (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Cruz, CA (6 grants), Seaside, CA (2 grants), Monterey, CA (2 grants) and Palo Alto, CA (2 grants).
Does The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (28 grants).
Who are The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($62,500), CSMUB College of Business ($30,000) and University Corp at Monterey ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation?
The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for colleges and schools, community services, and health care and research organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation's EIN?
The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4361520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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