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About Opus Community Foundation

The Opus Community Foundation (“OCF”) is a private 501(c)(3) organization established by Opus Bank on September 30, 2010. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals and families living in or around Opus Bank's service areas, particularly for the least advantaged, by providing financial support to nonprofit organizations that make a positive and meaningful impact in the community. OCF targets its philanthropic efforts in the areas of affordable housing, community revitalization, education, financial literacy, community health and human services, workforce development and job skills training, safety net services, and the arts. Priority is given to projects that benefit low income populations and children.

Our goal is to stimulate economic change, promote reinvestment, inspire philanthropy, and strengthen the communities around us. At Opus Bank, we feel a responsibility to give back and are committed to making a social and economic difference in the Western region.

December 22, 2011 Press Release announcing 16 grant awards to charitable organizations in California and Washington.

November 3, 2011 Press Release announcing 12 grant awards to charitable organizations in California and Washington.

You can find more press releases relating to the Opus Community Foundation in our Newsroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Grant Application (Word Version)

Grant Application Guidelines

OCF welcomes and encourages grant proposals from organizations that support its objectives and are within the service areas of Opus Bank. Please read this information carefully. It will assist you in determining if you meet our funding requirements and will help with the actual preparation of your organization's request.

Grant Eligibility and Considerations

OCF only funds qualified non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations.

OCF does not fund religious, political, fraternal organizations, private foundations,  individuals, or disease specific causes or organizations.

Rarely does OCF sponsor events.  We prefer our dollars go directly towards the cause/program/project.

OCF cannot and will not purchase tickets to events, although complimentary tickets may be accepted for the purpose of stewardship, introductions, or due diligence.    

Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis and there are no specific deadlines. 

Although grants range from $250 - $25,000, the average grant size is $5,000.  We look for opportunities that we feel we can truly make an impact within that giving range.

The organization must be fiscally sound and demonstrate strong administrative discipline and skills.

Site visits are typically required before funding decisions are made.

Preference is given to organizations serving communities where an Opus Bank office is located.

Additional consideration is given to proposals that are beneficial and targeted to low- or moderate-income ("LMI") persons or communities.*

It is best, although not required, to mail one hardcopy of the application to the address provided, and email an electronic version to ksteele@opuscf.org.

An agency, approved for funding, is not considered automatically for funding the following year. Updated documents, plans and request are required.