Opportunity International Inc
Opportunity international, inc., (opportunity), is a tax exempt, publicly supported (see sch o) faith-based corporation. By providing financial solutions, support and training, we equip people living in poverty …
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Microfinance loans, training, and support empower 16.7 million people working their way out of global poverty. Learn what we do – and how you can help.
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Mission
Opportunity international, inc., (opportunity), is a tax exempt, publicly supported (see sch o) faith-based corporation. By providing financial solutions, support and training, we equip people living in poverty to build sustainable incomes, educate their children and escape generational poverty, in the process transforming their lives, their children's futures, and their communities. Opportunity's programs are financed through charitable donations, earned income from its banking operations and focused on deploying local funds and financial services provided by partner banks and other financial institutions to its clients. During 2024, opportunity and its partners served 21.2 million clients. 93% of microenterprise loan clients are women. Education finance programs reached 3.4 million children in 19,556 schools with over $260 million of loans disbursed. Agriculture finance programs reached over 580,000 smallholder farmers, with over $100 million of loans disbursed.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Opportunity International Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1971, it predates 92% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOpportunity International Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 540907624. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $48M in annual revenue. 93 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Opportunity International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 540907624. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Opportunity International Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Opportunity International Inc is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Based on official tax filings, Opportunity International Inc has $48M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Opportunity International Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $48M in annual revenue. The organization has 93 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Opportunity International Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Opportunity International Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Microfinance loans, training, and support empower 16.7 million people working their way out of global poverty. Learn what we do – and how you can help. Opportunity International Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $48M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Opportunity International Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 540907624, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Deutsche Bank analyst hails European rental opportunity - International Rental News
Milliman Giving Fund renews commitment to Opportunity International to accelerate global impact - Business Wire
Global Remote Opportunity: Club of Rome Announces Communications Officer Vacancy (Apply by 24 May 2026) - Global South Opportunities
Opportunity International rolls-out free NHIS registration, renewal for clients - Ghana News Agency
Every Day is an Opportunity: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Opseu
Opportunity International targets farmers, women entrepreneurs as Global Board meets in Accra - Daily Graphic
Opportunity International holds global board meeting in Accra - CitiNewsroom.com
One-Month Internship Opportunity – International Women’s Day 2026 - Global South Opportunities
Cut off from opportunity: International students and the U.S. visa crackdown - UNC Media Hub
NBA Africa Expands 1,000-Court Initiative With First Opportunity International Court In Rwanda - Forbes
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 93 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 93 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1971
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Opportunity International Inc
- What is Opportunity International Inc?
- Opportunity International Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Microfinance loans, training, and support empower 16.7 million people working their way out of global poverty. Learn what we do – and how you can help.
- When was Opportunity International Inc founded?
- Opportunity International Inc was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Opportunity International Inc?
- Margaret Tomasik serves as CFO.
- Where is Opportunity International Inc located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Opportunity International Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Opportunity International Inc trustworthy?
- Opportunity International Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Opportunity International Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 540907624.
- What is Opportunity International Inc's website?
- http://www.opportunity.org