Quick Summary
Name: Opportunity Foundation (aka The Opportunity Fund) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,248,250 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $6,000 - $22,000 |
| Average Grant | $15,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Geographic Focus
Greater Pittsburgh community (minimum 75% of yearly awards to organizations serving Allegheny County and surrounding areas)
Funding Priorities
- Arts: Performing arts (theatre, dance, music - especially classical chamber music and jazz), visual arts - focus on small and mid-sized organizations with budgets under $1.5 million
- Social & Economic Justice: Civil liberties and rights, human rights, reproductive freedom, safety net resources
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Organizations located outside the United States
- Direct grants to individuals
- Arts organizations with budgets over $1.5 million (for arts funding category)
Application Method
Letter of Inquiry with fixed deadlines twice yearly:
- Cycle 1: Initial Application opens November 1, due January 15
- Cycle 2: Due July 15
- Full Applications by invitation only
- Contact: Tiffany Wilhelm at twilhelm@theopportunityfund.org or (412) 362-1300
References
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