One Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1999 and based in Beckley, West Virginia. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) family foundation dedicated to supporting grassroots transformation and community regeneration, with a particular focus on Central Appalachia and surrounding regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.3M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$561K
-57.8% YoY
Grant Count
34
-19.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-47.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, One Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
One Foundation's work centers on nurturing grassroots transformation toward a more diverse, sustainable, and inclusive economy across the coalfields of Central Appalachia and beyond. The foundation partners with individuals and organizations to build and lead initiatives that regenerate community, the planet, and self.
The organization's core values include:
- Peace
- Partnerships
- Justice
- Wisdom
- Regeneration
- Leadership
The foundation employs supportive methods including collective voice development, leadership development, building skills, increasing access for low-income community members, leveraging innovative capital, and engaging other funders. The approach emphasizes connecting community priorities to local entrepreneurial solutions.
Grantmaking
One Foundation made 55 grants in 2023. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is Central Appalachia and beyond, with particular emphasis on the coalfields region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $19,908,990
- Total Revenues: $492,840
- Total Expenses: $1,837,984
- Total Liabilities: $42,300
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $480,543
- Miscellaneous revenues: $179,986
- Net loss from sale of non-inventory assets: ($167,689)
The foundation has zero employees and operates as a private foundation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,260,299 | $19,908,990 | $21,232,517 |
| Revenue | $2,343,167 | $492,840 | $851,137 |
| Expenses | $979,258 | $1,837,984 | $1,879,501 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $743,069 | $1,474,077 | $1,388,182 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,117,580 | $307,270 | $402,058 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,126,993 | $1,114,554 | $1,203,033 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sicangu Community Development ($125,000), Floyd Co Cares Inc ($100,000), Active Southern Wv ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACT BLUE WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN WASHINGTON, DC | WORKING CAPITAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
| ACT BLUE INTERCEPT WASHINGTON, DC | WORKING CAPITAL OPERATIONS | $110 |
| ACTIVE SOUTHERN WV BECKLEY, WV | WORKING CAPITAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| ARTREACH ST CROIX STILLWATER, MN | WORKING CAPITAL OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| BARN COMMUNITY GROUP INC NELLIS, WV | WORKING CAPITAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| CENTER FOR ACTION & CONTEMPLATION ALBUQUERQUE, NM | WORKING CAPITAL OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
| CHRISTIANS FOR THE MOUNTAINS SANTA ROSA, CA | WORKING CAPITAL OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| CIRCULOS REXBURG, ID | WORKING CAPITAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| FLOYD CO CARES INC FLOYD, WV | BE WELL NOW | $100,000 |
| FRIENDS PUBLISHING CORP PHILADEPHIA, PA | WORKING CAPITAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees include:
- Marz Attar
- Tom R Attar
- David B McClure
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARZ ATTAR | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| TOM R ATTAR | TRUSTEE | 2 | $50,000 |
| DAVID B MCCLURE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 125 Whitestick Road, Beckley, WV 25801-3625
- Phone: 304-256-6426
- Website: all-onefoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does One Foundation fund?
One Foundation's work centers on nurturing grassroots transformation toward a more diverse, sustainable, and inclusive economy across the coalfields of Central Appalachia and beyond. The foundation partners with individuals and organizations to build and lead initiatives that regenerate community, the planet, and self. The organization's core values include: • Peace • Partnerships • Justice • Wisdom • Regeneration • Leadership The foundation employs supportive methods including collective voice…
How do I apply for a grant from One Foundation?
One Foundation made 55 grants in 2023. Recent grants include: • Yes Media (Yes! Magazine): $50,000 • New River Conservancy (Working Capital Operations): $50,000 • Seed Sower (Fruits of Labor): $50,000 The foundation notes that it is not currently accepting grant applications as it focuses on current funding priorities. Updates on future funding opportunities are posted on the organization's website.
Where does One Foundation make grants?
The foundation's primary geographic focus is Central Appalachia and beyond, with particular emphasis on the coalfields region.
What size grants does One Foundation award?
In 2024, One Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $561K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is One Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, One Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is One Foundation's EIN?
One Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6622764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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