The Opportunity Fund
- Assets
- $311.5k
- Revenue
- $56.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Studio City, CA
- Founding
- 11/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-4120054
Organization Overview
The Opportunity Fund is located in Studio City, CA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opportunity Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Opportunity Fund generated $56.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $89.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Opportunity Fund has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $603,705. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE THE PUBLIC GOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE PUBLIC GOOD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chuck Scofield Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Cohen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Louise Cohen Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,016 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $48,827 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $56,843 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $78,650 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,733 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,756 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $89,062 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,025 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $245,508 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $50,000 |
| Total assets | $311,533 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $311,533 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $311,533 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Opportunity Fund has awarded $78,650 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SEE SCHEDULE O | $50,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: SEE SCHEDULE O | $10,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SEE SCHEDULE O | $10,000 |
Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: SEE SCHEDULE O | $8,650 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
James G Boswell Foundation Pasadena, CA | $149,317,114 | $5,540,300 |
Dj And T Foundation San Marino, CA | $47,605 | $2,666,565 |
Terasaki Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $55,847,762 | $8,456,920 |
The Green Foundation Pasadena, CA | $146,510,073 | $6,369,927 |
Winifred Stevens Foundation Tempe, AZ | $145,980,607 | $5,750,312 |
Smidt Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | $297,009,974 | $102,197,850 |
Arizona Sheet Metal Trade Trust Fund Phoenix, AZ | $16,953,948 | $8,730,285 |
Baker Street Foundation San Francisco, CA | $111,419,700 | $19,294,792 |
Pivotal Foundation Phoenix, AZ | $29,461,930 | $23,938,101 |
Fletcher Jones Foundation Pasadena, CA | $171,018,850 | $2,557,259 |
Angell Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $118,335,921 | $5,741,529 |
Ben And Catherine Ivy Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | $302,350,252 | $12,975,372 |