One Percent for Education
One Percent for Education is a public charity based in San Rafael, California, formed in 2015. It facilitates support for proven, education-focused nonprofits working toward equity through partnerships with businesses, foundations, and individuals.
One Percent for Education at a glance
In short: One Percent for Education gave $18K across 17 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $18,113
- -31.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 17
- Average grant
- $1,065
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $36,800
- +16.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to One Percent for Education
- Contact
Mailing address: 2100 4Th St C, San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: (415) 490-0288
Website: https://onepercentforeducation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who One Percent for Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fresh Lifelines for Youth Inc ($4K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 17% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $26K (2022). In 2023 it made 17 grants totaling $18K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Lifelines for Youth Inc Milpitas, CA | Provide Working Capital | $4,000 |
| Achieve Kids Palo Alto, CA | Provide Working Capital | $3,000 |
| Parentchild New York, NY | Provide Working Capital | $3,000 |
| Envisioneers Redwood City, CA | Provide Working Capital | $1,500 |
| Students Rising Above San Francisco, CA | Provide Working Capital | $700 |
| Mission Graduates San Francisco, CA | Provide Working Capital | $700 |
| Jumpstart for Young Children Inc San Francisco, CA | Provide Working Capital | $700 |
| Friends of the Children SF Bay Area Inc San Francisco, CA | Provide Working Capital | $700 |
| Experience Corps Bay Area Greenbrae, CA | Provide Working Capital | $700 |
| Mindful Life Project Richmond, CA | Provide Working Capital | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,800 | $146,737 | $143,587 | $18,113 | 17 |
| 2022 | $31,575 | $125,482 | $111,508 | $26,454 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to facilitate support for proven, educationally focused nonprofits working toward equity through partnerships with businesses, foundations, and individuals.
Its 2023 grantees included organizations working on varied issues. For example, Fresh Lifelines for Youth says its mission is to partner with youth to unlock their potential and disrupt the pipeline to prison. ParentChild says it works to ensure all children have equal possibilities from the start, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or ZIP code. EnvisionEERS describes its work as combating systemic inequity in public education through academic and social-emotional skills, project-based learning, and community mentors.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the funder made 17 grants totaling $18,113. Grants ranged from $200 to $4,000, with a median of $700. The stated purpose for the largest grants was to provide working capital.
Among the largest reported grants were $4,000 to Fresh Lifelines for Youth Inc.; $3,000 each to Achieve Kids and ParentChild; and $1,500 to EnvisionEERS. Other reported grants included $700 each to Students Rising Above, Mission Graduates, Jumpstart for Young Children, Friends of the Children SF Bay Area, and Experience Corps Bay Area; and $500 each to Mindful Life Project, Big Brother Big Sisters of the Bay Area, and Beyond Differences.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Robert Rosenberg as chairman of the board; Alvin Gilmore as secretary; and Michael P. Murray, CPA, as acting treasurer. It also lists Greg Knell, Ari Baruth, William Epstein, Roy Barak, Claudia Pena Caswell, Malabika Mishra, and Agnes Pecjo as directors.
One Percent for Education is led by Robert Rosenberg, Chairman of the Board of D since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 10 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert Rosenberg
Chairman of the Board of D
Chairman of the Board of Directors → Chairman of the Board of D, 2023
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ari Baruth
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Knell
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Epstein
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Agnes Pecjo
Director
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Pena Caswell
Director
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malabika Mishra
Director
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Barak
Director
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Gilmore
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Murray CPA
Acting Treasurer
Director → Acting Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jessica Carstens (2022) — Director
- Former: Jessica Colvin (2022) — Director
- Former: Molly Tracy (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Johal (2022) — Director
- Former: Suyog Deshpande (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Percent for Education
How much does One Percent for Education give each year?
One Percent for Education gave $18K across 17 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it reported $26K in grants paid.
What is One Percent for Education's typical grant size?
One Percent for Education's median grant in 2023 was $700, and its average grant was $1,065, across 17 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does One Percent for Education give grants?
One Percent for Education gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (6 grants), San Rafael, CA (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does One Percent for Education give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on One Percent for Education's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Working Capital" (17 grants).
Who are One Percent for Education's largest grantees?
One Percent for Education's largest 2023 grantees include Fresh Lifelines for Youth Inc ($4,000), Achieve Kids ($3,000) and Parentchild ($3,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is One Percent for Education?
One Percent for Education reported $37K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $147K.
What does One Percent for Education fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to facilitate support for proven, educationally focused nonprofits working toward equity through partnerships with businesses, foundations, and individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from One Percent for Education?
One Percent for Education has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check onepercentforeducation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is One Percent for Education's EIN?
One Percent for Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4623112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
Live grants for the work One Percent for Education funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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