Onerefugee
Accepts applications
Onerefugee is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 495 grants; the typical grant was $1,623 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants495
- Typical grant$1,623
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$35,545
Giving in 2025 was up from $659,794 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $695,216 | 366 | $315,798 |
| 2024 | $659,794 | 431 | $157,672 |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 495 | $35,545 |
How to apply
| Contact | Onerefugee 101 S 200 E Ste 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 550-8503 |
| What to submit | An application can be completed online through the website onerefugee.org/apply. (required documents include: completed application, 1-2 page personal essay, copy of personal photo id, fafsa award verification, high school unofficial transcripts/act score or unofficial college transcript.) |
| Deadlines | The deadline to file an application for acceptance to the program is march 1st of each year. |
| Restrictions | One refugee selects individuals for assistance from the criteria listed below and they are evaluated and interviewed by a one refugee education manager. Criteria to apply for assistance: student with a refugee background accepted to college or univeristy full-time student (12-14 credits) eligible for english and math 1010 (or equivalent) maintain a minimum 2.5 gpa completed fafsa process Utah or Idaho resident assistance is renewable on a semester by semester basis by continuing to meet the application criteria and by passing a review of transcripts and showing good progress each semester. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Onerefugee funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 328 | $805,238 |
| Idaho | 148 | $337,760 |
| Arizona | 17 | $114,316 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,112 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Welcome to America Project | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $75,000 |
| Shabire Nisima - Co Boise State Uni | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $15,629 |
| Kowsar Mohamed - Co Boise State Uni | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $14,557 |
| Hassan Mohamed - Co Boise State Uni | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $14,033 |
| Damelys Lys Borrego Rubio - Co Salt | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $11,687 |
| Alberto Ramos - Co Salt Lake Commun | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $11,258 |
| Nicole Ruiz Zarraga - Co University | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $10,608 |
| Deborah Hakizimana Munezero - Co Bo | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $10,458 |
| Maria Maggie Borrego Rubio - Co Sal | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $10,453 |
| Asha Muhingi - Co Boise State Unive | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $10,434 |
| Angel Faria - Co Western Governors | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $10,416 |
| Viktoriia Luhova - Co Salt Lake Com | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $10,092 |
| Fiorella Doronzo - Co Utah Valley U | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $9,840 |
| Rawiya Alsakkaf - Co Arizona State | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $8,171 |
| Mohamed Mo Jabril - Co Boise State | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,997 |
| Yayra Eza - Co University of Utah | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,817 |
| Amal Mohamed - Co Salt Lake Communi | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,793 |
| Ana Araujo - Co Utah Valley Univers | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,790 |
| Alemtsehay Mina - Co Boise State Un | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,699 |
| Erica Labarca-Mendez - Co Salt Lake | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,662 |
| Juan Sepulveda - Co Salt Lake Commu | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,604 |
| Hsarkpaw Hsat - Co Boise State Univ | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,565 |
| Mark Manue - Co Brigham Young Unive | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,499 |
| Seyyed Ahmadi - Co Utah Valley Univ | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,460 |
| Mina Shugufa - Co Salt Lake Communi | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,402 |
| Luis Escalante - Co University of U | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,357 |
| Naseeba Ahmad - Co University of Ut | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,287 |
| Divine Nondo - Co Southern Utah Uni | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,198 |
| Victoria Bessil - Co Western Govern | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,144 |
| Jason Rahimi - Co Boise State Unive | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,134 |
| Ingabire Nurati - Co College of Wes | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,115 |
| Kirubel Mesfin - Co University of U | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $6,989 |
| Janma Gurung - Co University of UTA | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $6,914 |
| John Nguyen - Co University of Utah | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $6,800 |
| Isak Ceribasic - Co Utah Valley Uni | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $6,584 |
| Frank Castro - Co Salt Lake Communi | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $6,425 |
| Emilia Castro - Co Salt Lake Commun | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $6,230 |
| Isabella Prada Acevedo - Co Univers | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $6,192 |
| Sanela Sakic - Co Western Governors | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $6,179 |
| Irma Husovic - Co University of UTA | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $6,158 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymon Burton
- H Roger Boyer
- Sara Boyer
- Rebecca Cooley
- Allen Evans
Questions people ask
Does Onerefugee accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline to file an application for acceptance to the program is march 1st of each year.
How much does Onerefugee give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 495 grants, with a typical grant of $1,623.
Who runs Onerefugee?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymon Burton (Executive Director), H Roger Boyer (Chairman Board), Sara Boyer (Board Member) and Rebecca Cooley (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Onerefugee fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.