The Opportunity Trust
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$43.0M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
70
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Opportunity Trust?
The Opportunity Trust is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by City Fund ($24.8M), William T Kemper Foundation ($4.5M), St Louis Community Foundation Inc ($3.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $43.0M in grants to The Opportunity Trust between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Opportunity Trust received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Fund | TO SUPPORT THE OPPORTUNITY TRUSTS STRATEGIC PLAN TO INCREASE HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOL OPTIONS FOR ST. LOUIS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. | $8,900,000 |
| 2025 | Centene Foundation | SUPPORT FOR PARENTS | $400,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | CCS-Early Childhood and Youth Services | $200,000 |
| 2025 | The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35,000 |
| 2025 | PPL Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $905,000 |
| 2024 | Penner Family Foundation Inc | Education - General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| 2024 | William T Kemper Foundation | EXPANDING QUALITY SEATS IN ST. LOUIS OVER 3 YEARS | $500,000 |
| 2024 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $417,000 |
| 2024 | Centene Foundation | Increasing the Number of High Quality Public Schoo | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Berges Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Louis Calder Foundation | GROWTH OF CHARTER SCHOOLS | $250,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | CCS - Early Childhood and Youth Success | $200,000 |
| 2024 | New Schools Fund | INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $127,500 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | EDUCATION | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Regional Business Council | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | PPL Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | City Fund | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR GRANTEE TO EXECUTE ON ITS ANNUAL GOALS | $4,050,000 |
| 2023 | William T Kemper Foundation | EXPANDING QUALITY SEATS IN ST. LOUIS OVER 3 YEARS | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $552,500 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $550,000 |
| 2023 | Penner Family Foundation Inc | Education - General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Pharos Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $417,000 |
| 2023 | Centene Foundation | Increasing the Number of High Quality Public Schoo | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Louis Calder Foundation | GROWTH OF CHARTER SCHOOLS | $250,000 |
| 2023 | James S McDonnell Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $247,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 70 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Opportunity Trust?
The Opportunity Trust is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by City Fund ($24.8M), William T Kemper Foundation ($4.5M), St Louis Community Foundation Inc ($3.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $43.0M in grants to The Opportunity Trust between 2019–2025.
Who is The Opportunity Trust's largest funder?
City Fund is the largest recorded funder of The Opportunity Trust, with $24.8M across 4 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has The Opportunity Trust received?
IRS 990 filings record $43.0M in grants to The Opportunity Trust across 70 grants from 23 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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