One Hive Foundation
Preselected recipients only
One Hive Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $191,810. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$191,810
- Assets$66.6 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 26 | $63.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 74 | $66.6 million |
How to apply
One Hive Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What One Hive Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 31 states, the most to Vermont. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 12 | $771,935 |
| Ohio | 2 | $291,810 |
| New York | 2 | $234,510 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $154,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $151,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $135,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $77,499 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $75,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $75,395 |
| Virginia | 1 | $69,697 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | General operating support | $191,810 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Vermont pollinator working groupfor the benefit of the department of plan and soil science of the college of agriculture and life sciences to support the vermont bee lab fund | $160,000 |
| Cornell University | Pesticide analytical lab discretionary fund | $159,010 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | General operating support | $145,500 |
| Vermont Public Interest Research and Education Fund Inc | A campaign to engage, educate and inspire vermonters to learn about threats to pollinators and take action to help end the use of bee-killing pesticidesfurthering education with respect to science policy and beekeeping | $120,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Grant to donor advised fund for charitable and educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Inc | Vermont farm and food initiative | $75,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Nrdc pollinator initiative in the northeast and nationwide | $75,500 |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc | General operating support | $75,500 |
| Ecdysis Foundation | The 1000 farms initiative | $75,500 |
| Xerces Society Inc | General operating support | $75,500 |
| Univerity of Washington Foundation | Climate-driven timing mismatches in plant-pollinator interaction | $75,500 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | F/b/o penn state extension honey bee breeding - advanced techniques | $75,499 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Support for beekeeping industry through u.s. Internship programs | $75,395 |
| The Vermont Center for Ecostudies Inc | Investigating the effect of plant provenance on pollinator interactions | $70,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Abc's pesticides and birds campaign: untreated seed pilot program | $69,697 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | Bird and bee friendly farming program and for participation in the pesticide caucus | $65,500 |
| Vermont Natural Resources Council Inc | Protect out pollinators | $53,900 |
| Rhode Island Natural History Survey | Gathering together a rhode island plant-insect community center | $50,500 |
| Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center | Organic perennial cut flower production and the impacts on pollination | $41,311 |
| Beyond Pesticides | F/b/o pollinator protection network for generql operating support | $40,500 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation | Host-pathogen dynamics in response to resource pulses; nutrient | $36,000 |
| Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees Inc | Unrestricted support at the recommendation of one hive foundation | $30,850 |
| Out in the Open | For the benefit of they keep bees to support the queen school | $20,500 |
| Auburn University | Unrestricted gift for williams bee research | $20,000 |
| Intervale Center Inc | Land stewardship program - pollinator prosperity project | $18,224 |
| Rural Education Action Project | Policy work related to reducing and eliminating toxic pesticidesparticipation in the pesticide caucus | $15,000 |
| Golden Prairie Honey Farms | Valor honey participants to attend american honey producers | $10,000 |
| Eastern Apicultural Society of North America Inc | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Addison County Fair and Field Days Inc | Support for the 2024 fair and field days | $5,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Unl bee lab excellence fund # 01163710 | $5,000 |
| Iowa Honey Producers Association | Furthering education with respect to science policy and beekeeping. | $2,650 |
| Omaha Bee Club | Furthering education with respect to science policy and beekeeping. | $2,081 |
| Westminster Bee Club | Furthering education with respect to science policy and beekeeping | $2,000 |
| Northern Queen Initiative | Furthering education with respect to science policy and beekeeping. | $2,000 |
| Treasure Valley Beekeepers Club | Furthering education with respect to science policy and beekeeping. | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association | 2024 travel grant disbursement | $2,000 |
| Individual | Furthering education with respect to science policy and beekeeping. | $2,000 |
| Individual | Furthering education with respect to science policy and beekeeping. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles E Mraz
Questions people ask
Does One Hive Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does One Hive Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs One Hive Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles E Mraz (Trustee).
What does One Hive Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.