1P Foundation
1P Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It provides funding to public charities working across 1P.org’s focus areas, which include homelessness, workforce development, gun safety, climate change, food allergy, and social entrepreneurship.
1P Foundation at a glance
In short: 1P Foundation gave $1.3M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $328K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,313,333
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $328,333
- +45.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $179,167
- Total assets
- $56,667,365
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (74% 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 1P Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10573 W Pico Boulevard 228, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (213) 293-6950
Website: https://www.1p.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 1P Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Better Angels United Inc ($950K). Together the top 4 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 34 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated issue priorities span local, state, national, and global levels. Its website identifies homelessness as a local focus, workforce development as a state focus, gun safety as a national focus, and climate change as a global focus. In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 25% to Virginia, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How 1P Foundation gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $590K (2020) to $4.4M (2018). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Angels United Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $950,000 |
| Food Allergy Research & Education Inc McLean, VA | General Operating Support | $333,333 |
| Windward School Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Tappan Zee High School Orangeburg, NY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation also reported direct charitable activity related to the construction, build-out, and equipping of a modular affordable housing manufacturing facility.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,667,365 | $2,293,445 | $1,434,952 | $1,313,333 | 4 | $2,320,715 | $2,210,048 | $2,695,549 |
| 2023 | $55,845,459 | $1,003,676 | $1,477,637 | $1,354,611 | 6 | $3,368,567 | $1,342,492 | $3,104,359 |
| 2022 | $55,014,838 | $497,947 | $2,129,834 | $2,032,067 | 11 | $3,170,910 | $386,085 | $2,645,171 |
| 2021 | $61,032,223 | $31,856,506 | $2,869,298 | $2,251,709 | 8 | $2,542,760 | $53,476,154 | $1,711,650 |
| 2020 | $28,082,316 | $7,205,478 | $685,252 | $590,400 | 5 | — | $2,404,900 | $1,012,760 |
| 2018 | $18,006,110 | $4,118,500 | $4,503,257 | $4,399,400 | 13 | — | $589,211 | $756,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 1P Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
1P.org describes its goal as “effective, efficient social impact.” Its stated priority areas are homelessness, workforce development, gun safety, and climate change; it also lists food allergy and social entrepreneurship as other areas. The foundation provides funding to public charities doing work across these areas.
Among its 2024 grantees, Better Angels United describes its mission as taking a holistic approach to homelessness in Los Angeles through prevention, housing, services, shelter, and technology. Food Allergy Research & Education says its mission is to improve the quality of life and health of people with food allergies through research, education, and advocacy. Windward School describes itself as a college-preparatory school focused on student achievement and a nurturing, inclusive community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $1,313,333. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $950,000, with a median of $179,166. The largest awards were $950,000 to Better Angels United and $333,333 to Food Allergy Research & Education, both for general operating support. Windward School received $25,000 and Tappan Zee High School received $5,000, also for general operating support.
The foundation reported six grants totaling $1,354,611 in 2023 and 11 grants totaling $2,032,067 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam Miller and Brian Culot as trustees. 1P.org identifies Adam and Staci Miller as its founders.
1P Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Culot
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 1P Foundation
How much does 1P Foundation give each year?
1P Foundation gave $1.3M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 6 grants.
What is 1P Foundation's typical grant size?
1P Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $179,167, and its average grant was $328,333, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 1P Foundation give grants?
1P Foundation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does 1P Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of 1P Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is 1P Foundation?
1P Foundation reported $56.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does 1P Foundation fund?
1P.org describes its goal as “effective, efficient social impact.” Its stated priority areas are homelessness, workforce development, gun safety, and climate change; it also lists food allergy and social entrepreneurship as other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 1P Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 1P Foundation's EIN?
1P Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3241865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does 1P Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 18, 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 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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