One of a Kind Foundation
One of a Kind Foundation is a private foundation, based in Woodbridge, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $829K. Net investment income was $21K.
One of a Kind Foundation at a glance
In short: One of a Kind Foundation gave $829K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $104K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $829,123
- +1231.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $103,640
- +1231.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,614
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who One of a Kind Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was America Endowment Foundation ($807K). Together the top 8 received $829K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How One of a Kind Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $829K (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $829K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $807,145 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of New Haven New Haven, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $15,000 |
| Fostering Family Hop Hamden, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $2,500 |
| Woodbridge Police DE Woodbridge, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $2,228 |
| JCC of Greater New Haven Woodbridge, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $1,000 |
| Woodbridge Human Services Woodbridge, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $500 |
| Learing Spring School New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $500 |
| Acolf Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $32,517 | $839,131 | $829,123 | 8 | $829,123 | $21,406 | $36,092 |
| 2021 | $893,004 | $47,452 | $71,453 | $62,250 | 8 | — | $38,249 | $39,912 |
| 2020 | $680,757 | $31,507 | $15,899 | $9,500 | 2 | — | $25,108 | $34,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, One of a Kind Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
One of a Kind Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Michael S. Weiner
Grantor & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheryl D. Weiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 of a Kind Foundation
How much does One of a Kind Foundation give each year?
One of a Kind Foundation gave $829K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $62K across 8 grants.
What is One of a Kind Foundation's typical grant size?
One of a Kind Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,614, and its average grant was $103,640, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does One of a Kind Foundation give grants?
One of a Kind Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Woodbridge, CT (3 grants).
Does One of a Kind Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of One of a Kind Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are One of a Kind Foundation's largest grantees?
One of a Kind Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include America Endowment Foundation ($807,145), Boys & Girls Clubs of New Haven ($15,000) and Fostering Family Hop ($2,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is One of a Kind Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, One of a Kind Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is One of a Kind Foundation's EIN?
One of a Kind Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1259553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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