1 for 2 Education Foundation
1 for 2 Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Howell, Michigan, that funds tuition scholarships for students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Its 2024 filing reports 18 scholarship recipients.
1 for 2 Education Foundation at a glance
In short: 1 for 2 Education Foundation gave $270K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $269,816
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,990
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,413
- Total assets
- $78,510
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to 1 for 2 Education Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications are available on the foundation’s website. The website says the first 500 applications received will receive priority.
- Review Cycle
- February 1, 2027, for the 2026–2027 application cycle.
- Deadline
- February 1, 2027, for the 2026–2027 application cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: 1 For 2 Education Foundation
Mailing address: 4337 E Grand River Rd Ste 198, Howell, MI 48843
Phone: (999) 999-9999
Email: info@1for2edu.org
Website: https://www.1for2edu.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 1 for 2 Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Applicants must live in the United States, and their college or university must be located in the United States. In the 2024 filing, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (33%), Georgia (15%), Michigan (10%), Rhode Island (8%), and North Carolina (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How 1 for 2 Education Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2020) to $366K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $269,816 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,510 | $255,226 | $323,974 | $269,816 | 18 | $269,816 | $211,858 | $3,095 |
| 2023 | $147,258 | $275,380 | $329,226 | $273,950 | 19 | $273,950 | $239,284 | $5,067 |
| 2022 | $201,104 | $269,092 | $433,196 | $366,453 | 23 | $366,453 | $119,532 | — |
| 2021 | $365,208 | $271,777 | $364,505 | $332,545 | 25 | $332,545 | $212,034 | $12,524 |
| 2020 | $457,936 | $504,274 | $244,594 | $223,653 | 22 | — | $307,990 | $7,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 1 for 2 Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its vision is to create an engaged community of scholars who empower one another to achieve their aspirations. Its mission is to invest in scholars inspired by that vision and committed to paying it forward, while fostering community through mentorship and events.
The foundation’s 2024 filing identifies its direct charitable activity as its scholarship program. Its website says scholarships cover tuition, not fees, room, board, books, or other expenses. The foundation describes awards as merit-based; financial need does not play a role in selection.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $269,816. Grants ranged from $3,925 to $27,664, with a median of $15,413. All listed recipients were individuals, and the stated purpose of the largest grants was scholarship. Examples include individual recipients in Michigan ($27,664), Rhode Island ($22,104), California ($20,001), North Carolina ($20,000), and Connecticut ($20,000).
The foundation’s website says its 2026–2027 application cycle is open, with at least two scholarships to be awarded. Applicants must reside in the United States and attend, or plan to attend, an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. The stated application materials include personal and high school information, a transcript, community and activity information, four essays, and recommendation contact information. The website also lists a minimum GPA of 3.7 unweighted or 4.0 weighted. Two recommendation letters are required if an applicant is selected for an interview. Awardees must provide proof of full-time student status each semester and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
The website requires scholarship recipients to sign a grant letter and pledge. The filing describes the commitment as non-binding and says recipients may fulfill it by contributing to the foundation or paying tuition directly to a university. The website says recipients must attend the annual scholar retreat while receiving the scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Suzanne Akhavan-Tafti as secretary and director, Hashem Akhavan-Tafti as president and director, and Paul Gyer as treasurer and director.
1 for 2 Education Foundation is led by Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hashem Akhavan-Tafti
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Glyer
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne Akhavan-Tafti
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 1 for 2 Education Foundation
How much does 1 for 2 Education Foundation give each year?
1 for 2 Education Foundation gave $270K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $274K across 19 grants.
What is 1 for 2 Education Foundation's typical grant size?
1 for 2 Education Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,413, and its average grant was $14,990, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 1 for 2 Education Foundation give grants?
1 for 2 Education Foundation's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (15%) and Michigan (10%).
Does 1 for 2 Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on 1 for 2 Education Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (18 grants).
How large is 1 for 2 Education Foundation?
1 for 2 Education Foundation reported $79K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does 1 for 2 Education Foundation fund?
The foundation states its vision is to create an engaged community of scholars who empower one another to achieve their aspirations. Its mission is to invest in scholars inspired by that vision and committed to paying it forward, while fostering community through mentorship and events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 1 for 2 Education Foundation?
Applications are available on the foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 1 for 2 Education Foundation's EIN?
1 for 2 Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0993488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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