THE OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL MOBILITY AND EQUITY BY IMPROVING OUTCOMES FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH EARLY CAREER. WE FOCUS ON EDUCATION, WHICH PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN OPENING OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE RELATED SOCIAL POLICIES THAT MAKE TRUE OPPORTUNITY POSSIBLE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$114K
-41.7% YoY
Revenue
$776K
+98.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$195
-75.2% YoY
Expenses
$823K
-47.9% YoY
About The Opportunity Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Opportunity Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BERKELEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $114K in total assets. Net investment income was $195.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $113,814 | $195,310 | $1,407,884 |
| Revenue | $775,795 | $391,108 | $1,056,817 |
| Expenses | $822,725 | $1,577,642 | $1,659,960 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $195 | $786 | $1,641 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER EDLEY JR | CO-FOUNDER/PRESIDENT EMERI | 2 | — |
| LAURA DANDREA TYSON | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| THOMAS SAENZ | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ROBERT REICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SHIREMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARNOLD SOWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK G YUDOF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA ECHAVESTE | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $196,539 |
| CYNTHIA PALMERIN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $113,147 |
| GUY JOHNSON | PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $149,967 |
| WINSOME WAITE | PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $145,475 |
| CHIARA PARISI | PROGRAM ANALYST | 40 | $104,740 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Opportunity Institute?
The Opportunity Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BERKELEY, CA. It holds $114K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Opportunity Institute?
As of 2024, The Opportunity Institute holds $114K in total assets with $776K in annual revenue.
Where does The Opportunity Institute operate?
The Opportunity Institute has awarded grants in California.
What is The Opportunity Institute's EIN?
The Opportunity Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3888926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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