One Hive Foundation
One Hive Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It supports nonprofit research and community partners working to promote pollinator health and ecologically responsible agriculture.
One Hive Foundation at a glance
In short: One Hive Foundation gave $2.3M across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), top state Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,257,051
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- +184.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,501
- -44.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $57,870,938
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (34% 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 One Hive Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2024 filing. Its current guidance describes a letter-of-intent process for Impact Grants and direct full-proposal submissions for Catalyst Grants.
- Review Cycle
- For the 2026–2027 cycle, the listed deadline is December 1 for invited Impact Grant full proposals and Catalyst Grant proposals.
- Deadline
- For the 2026–2027 cycle, the listed deadline is December 1 for invited Impact Grant full proposals and Catalyst Grant…
- Next open deadline
- December 1, 2026 (One Hive Foundation Grant)
- Contact
Mailing address: Hemenway Barnes, Boston, MA 02196-1209
Phone: (617) 619-9722
Website: https://onehivefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from One Hive Foundation
Who One Hive Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ohio State University ($192K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 28 grants to individuals ($48,574), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 106 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Vermont (34%), Ohio (13%), New York (10%), Minnesota (7%), and Washington (7%). The grant list also includes recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How One Hive Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2022) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | General Operating Support | $191,810 |
| University of Vermont Foundation Burlington, VT | Vermont pollinator working groupfor the benefit of the department of plan and soil science of the college of agriculture and life sciences to support the Vermont bee lab fund | $160,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Pesticide Analytical Lab Discretionary Fund | $159,010 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont Richmond, VT | General Operating Support | $145,500 |
| Vermont Public Interest Research and Education Fund Inc Burlington, VT | A campaign to engage, educate and inspire vermonters to learn about threats to pollinators and take action to help end the use of bee-killing pesticidesfurthering education with respect to science policy and beekeeping | $120,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Grant to donor advised fund for charitable and educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Inc Boston, MA | Vermont Farm and Food Initiative | $75,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc New York, NY | NRDC Pollinator Initiative in the Northeast and Nationwide | $75,500 |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc Saint Johnsbury, VT | General Operating Support | $75,500 |
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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 | $57,870,938 | $2,202,699 | $3,267,481 | $2,257,051 | 74 | $2,919,174 | $1,872,108 | $3,229,123 |
| 2023 | $58,885,578 | $1,446,212 | $2,391,668 | $1,436,772 | 26 | $2,083,205 | $1,547,535 | $2,992,489 |
| 2022 | $59,797,895 | $60,158,198 | $296,216 | $95,000 | 6 | $244,787 | $106,769 | $493,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, One Hive Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M 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
One Hive’s stated mission is to promote pollinator health and ecologically responsible agriculture. It says it funds research and nonprofits to increase data on environmental impacts, accelerate science-based and environmentally respectful solutions, and support the next generation of diverse farmers. The foundation also describes its role as bringing partners and funders together, sharing research, and raising public awareness.
Its stated priorities include pesticide-reduction advocacy and science-based agricultural policy; farmer-focused education; research on pesticide impacts and ecologically responsible agriculture; beekeeping industry integrity and sustainability; and translating scientific research into public understanding and action. Its 2025–2026 guidelines also list research on pollinators, public education and advocacy, support for advocacy and membership organizations, and programs for the next generation of farmers, scientists, and advocates.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont says it promotes organic practices to build an economically viable, ecologically sound, and socially just Vermont agricultural system. The Ecdysis Foundation describes its work as education and scientific research, including development and testing of regenerative agriculture science and practice. The Vermont Center for Ecostudies says it advances wildlife conservation through research, monitoring, and citizen engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, One Hive reported 74 grants totaling $2,257,051. Grants ranged from $500 to $191,810, with a median award of $2,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $191,810 to The Ohio State University for general operating support; $160,000 to the University of Vermont Foundation for the Vermont Bee Lab Fund; $159,010 to Cornell University for its Pesticide Analytical Lab Discretionary Fund; and $150,000 to the University of Minnesota Foundation for general operating support. Other notable awards included $145,500 to the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont for general operating support, $120,500 to the Vermont Public Interest Research and Education Fund for pollinator education and pesticide advocacy, and $75,500 each to the Natural Resources Defense Council for its pollinator initiative and the Xerces Society for general operating support.
The 2026–2027 guidance describes two grant programs: Impact Grants of up to $75,000 per year for up to three years, and Catalyst Grants of up to $10,000 for one year. Impact Grants require a letter of intent, with full proposals by invitation; Catalyst applicants submit a full proposal directly. The guidance lists September 15 for Impact Grant letters of intent and December 1 for invited full proposals and Catalyst proposals. The September 15 date has passed for this cycle. Organizations invited to submit an Impact Grant proposal receive a $500 unrestricted stipend.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles E. Mraz as trustee.
One Hive Foundation is led by Charles E. Mraz, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles E. Mraz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 One Hive Foundation
How much does One Hive Foundation give each year?
One Hive Foundation gave $2.3M across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 26 grants.
What is One Hive Foundation's typical grant size?
One Hive Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $30,501, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does One Hive Foundation give grants?
One Hive Foundation's top state is Vermont, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (4 grants), Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Montpelier, VT (2 grants).
Does One Hive Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of One Hive Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Proposal Application Stipend" (3 grants).
Who are One Hive Foundation's largest grantees?
One Hive Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Ohio State University ($191,810), University of Vermont Foundation ($160,000) and Cornell University ($159,010), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 28 grants to individuals ($48,574), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is One Hive Foundation?
One Hive Foundation reported $57.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (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 One Hive Foundation fund?
One Hive’s stated mission is to promote pollinator health and ecologically responsible agriculture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from One Hive Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2024 filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is One Hive Foundation's EIN?
One Hive Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0684940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does One Hive 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 October 2026.
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