Foundations / Massachusetts
ONE8 Foundation
Preselected recipients only Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 046836735
ONE8 Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $48.8 million in 188 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $3.0 million. 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$48.8 million
- Number of grants188
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$978 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $56.0 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
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| 2023 | $56.0 million | 200 | $877 million |
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| 2024 | $48.8 million | 188 | $978 million |
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How to apply
ONE8 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What ONE8 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $1.4 million in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
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| Massachusetts | 100 | $18.4 million |
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| New York | 29 | $8.8 million |
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| California | 14 | $7.5 million |
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| District of Columbia | 13 | $5.9 million |
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| Maryland | 3 | $2.5 million |
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| Georgia | 2 | $2.5 million |
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| Illinois | 3 | $362,000 |
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| Louisiana | 2 | $303,400 |
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| New Jersey | 1 | $228,000 |
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| North Carolina | 1 | $225,000 |
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Grants paid in 2024
The 40 largest of 188 grants| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
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American Israel Education Foundation
Washington, DC | Global | $3.0 million |
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Year Up Inc
Boston, MA | Youth development | $3.0 million |
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Community Initiatives
Oakland, CA | Education | $3.0 million |
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The Jewish Federations of North America Inc
New York, NY | Global | $2.7 million |
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Thread Inc
Baltimore, MD | Youth development | $2.5 million |
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Honeymoon Israel Foundation Inc
Dunwoody, GA | Community | $2.2 million |
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Mind Research Institute Inc
Irvine, CA | Education | $2.0 million |
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Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc
Boston, MA | Community | $1.9 million |
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Jewish Funders Network
New York, NY | Global | $1.4 million |
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Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
Washington, DC | Community | $1.3 million |
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Good Nation Foundation
New York, NY | Education | $997,000 |
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Jewish Vocational Service Inc
Boston, MA | Education | $995,000 |
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Youth Villages Inc
Woburn, MA | Health & human services | $900,000 |
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Fall River Public Schools
Fall River, MA | Education | $854,000 |
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Revere Public Schools
Revere, MA | Education | $840,250 |
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Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea, MA | Education | $840,000 |
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Moishe House
Encinitas, CA | Community | $686,000 |
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Pittsfield Public Schools
Pittsfield, MA | Education | $666,000 |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Inc
Boston, MA | Youth development | $660,000 |
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Buck Institute for Education
Novato, CA | Education | $612,000 |
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Westfield Public Schools
Westfield, MA | Education | $569,150 |
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Children's Hospital Corporation
Boston, MA | Health & human services | $500,000 |
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| Collective Impact Initiative- the Partnership for A Breakthrough in Arab Em | Global | $500,000 |
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Itrek Inc
New York, NY | Global | $500,000 |
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Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council
New York, NY | Global | $500,000 |
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Shabbat Project Inc
New York, NY | Community | $500,000 |
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Anti-Defamation League
Boston, MA | Community | $350,000 |
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Repair the World Inc
New York, NY | Global | $350,000 |
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Foundation for Defense of Democracies Inc
Washington, DC | Global | $334,000 |
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Israel-America Academic Exchange
Beverly Hills, CA | Global | $333,000 |
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National Science Teachers Association
Washington, DC | Education | $324,000 |
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Malden, MA | Education | $306,000 |
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Design Platform
New Orleans, LA | Community | $300,000 |
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Israel on Campus Coalition
Washington, DC | Global | $300,000 |
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National Black Empowerment Council Inc
Atlanta, GA | Community | $300,000 |
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Summer Search
Jamaica Plain, MA | Youth development | $300,000 |
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The Jewish Institute for National Security of America
Washington, DC | Global | $300,000 |
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Institute for Curriculum Services
Berkeley, CA | Community | $280,000 |
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Randolph Public Schools
Randolph, MA | Education | $266,650 |
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The Town of Milford
Milford, MA | Education | $253,750 |
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Officers and trustees
- Jonathon Jacobson
Trustee - Joanna Jacobson
President & Trustee
As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.
Questions people ask
Does ONE8 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does ONE8 Foundation give?
$48.8 million in tax year 2024, across 188 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs ONE8 Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathon Jacobson (Trustee) and Joanna Jacobson (President & Trustee).
What does ONE8 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.
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