Private foundation · Irvine, CA

Opus Community Foundation

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Typical grant size
$200 – $3K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
238
Repeat grantees
71
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2021 990-PF

DeadlinesNO DEADLINE
ContactSHERRI SCOTT · 9498648015
MaterialsOPUS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FORM
RestrictionsTHE OPUS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (OPUSCF) FUNDS QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. OPUSCF WELCOMES AND ENCOURAGES GRANT PROPOSALS FROM ORGANIZATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN AND AROUND PACIFIC PREMIER BANK'S SERVICES AREAS. OPUSCF TARGETS ITS PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS IN THE AREAS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUES AND THE ARTS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON UNDERSERVED AND LOW INCOME POPULATIONS.

Leadership · from 2021 990-PF

Ronald Nicolas
CEO
Steve Arnold
CFO
Sherri Scott
SENIOR EVP, SECRETARY
Stephen Gordon
CHAIRMAN
Richard Sanchez
SECRETARY
Katie Ellis
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kevin Thompson
CHAIRMAN
Stephen H Gordon
CHAIRMAN
Nicole Carrillo Hall
TREASURER
Jamie Hauer
COMMUNITY IMPACT SPECIALIST
Katherine Ellis
Executive Dir.
Nicole Carrillo
Treasurer
Thea Stuedli
Former CFO
Katherine Steele
Executive Dir.

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2020
1966.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'13
'14
'15
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
1,214
Total grants awarded
$4.4M
Total amount
$4K
Average grant
$110K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2021
$12K
1 grants
2020
$349K
36 grants
2019
$414K
134 grants
2018
$470K
143 grants
2017
$621K
152 grants
2016
$622K
190 grants
2015
$662K
235 grants
2014
$699K
177 grants
2013
$519K
146 grants

Top recipients

558 grants · WI
$1.9M
6 grants · CA · ≈ likely match
$115K
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$84K
4 grants · CA · ≈ likely match
$55K
Craft3
1 grant · WA
$50K
5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$45K
Junior Achievement of Orange County
5 grants · CA
$41K
7 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$38K
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana
1 grant · CA
$36K
5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$35K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Oasis Center International
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2021
$12K
Craft3
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2020
$50K
The Opportunity Fund
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$40K
Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$25K
Solutions for Change
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$25K
American Family Housing
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$25K
Grid Alternatives Los Angeles
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$20K
Orange County Rescue Mission
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$15K
Local Initiative Support Coalition San Diego
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$10K
Working Wardrobes
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$10K
Hopeworks Social Enterprises
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2020
$10K
Junior Achievement of Orange County
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$10K
Junior Achievement of Washington
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
OR · TY 2020
$10K
Trellis
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
AZ · TY 2020
$8K
Houising Hope
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2020
$8K
Hands Together
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$8K
Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
AZ · TY 2020
$5K
Grid Alternatives Inland Empire
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$5K
A New Way of Life Re-entry Project
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$5K
Colg Community Development Corporation
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
AZ · TY 2020
$5K
Financial Beginnings Washington
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2020
$5K
Food Lifeline
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2020
$5K
Jewish Federation & Family Services
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$5K
Stolenyouth
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2020
$5K
Communities in Schools of Tacoma
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2020
$5K
Orange County Community Foundation
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$5K
California Council on Economic Education
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$5K
Community Engagement
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$5K
Charitable Ventures of Orange County
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$5K
Shared Housing Services
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2020
$3K
Nth Degree of Change
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2020
$3K
Pioneer Human Services
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2020
$3K
Valleylife
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
AZ · TY 2020
$2K
Vista Optimist Club Foundation
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$1K
Shurig Center Fro Brain Injury Recovery
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$150
Leukemia & Lymphona Society - Tx
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
TX · TY 2020
$100
YMCA of Greater Long Beach
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2020
$50
Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$20K
Foundation for LA Community Colleges
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$10K
Charitable Ventures of Orange County
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$10K
Junior Achievement of Orange County
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$10K
Monarch School Project
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$10K
El Sol Foundation
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$10K
Orange County United Way
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$7K
C5la
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$5K
Accion San Diego
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$5K
Court Appointed Special Advocates Oc
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$5K
California Casa Assoc
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$5K
Cameo
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$5K
Caesura Youth Orchestra
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2019
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.