ONE2ONE USA Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Short Hills, New Jersey. The foundation operates with a mission to transform charitable giving by creating direct connections between donors and those in need. The organization was formerly known as The Build A Life Foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$409K
-88.9% YoY
Grant Count
20
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-92.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to transform the existing charity model by connecting individuals directly with those in need in a customizable, transparent and impactful way. The organization aims to create a community of active donors who, by helping one person at a time, will collectively improve countless lives.
The foundation's primary focus area is philanthropy and voluntarism. Its main program is the Customized one2one USA Charitable Program, which creates customized philanthropic programs based on donors' interests. These programs are populated with donees selected by both the donor and one2one USA, with funds then disbursed to service providers on behalf of donees.
Grantmaking
Recent financial activity shows the foundation awarded approximately $408,917 in total giving in 2023. More recent data indicates the foundation awarded $409,000 across 20 grants in 2024, with an average grant size of approximately $90. Historical data shows the foundation has made 3,457 grants in the previous year.
Grant Range
of approximately $90. Historical data shows the foundation has made 3,457 grants in the previous year.
Average Grant
of approximately $90. Historical data shows the foundation has made 3,457 grants in the previous year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports initiatives in New York, though recent grant activity indicates broader geographic reach, including grants to organizations in New Hampshire and other regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $481,385 (as of most recent filing)
Annual Giving: Approximately $408,917 to $409,000
Annual Revenue: $121,177
Annual Expenses: $589,938
Expense Ratio: 486.8% of total revenue spent on programs
The foundation filed a final return as of 2023, indicating a change in operational status.
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $481,385 | $606,856 |
| Revenue | $121,177 | $3,745,145 | $3,681,825 |
| Expenses | $589,938 | $3,870,519 | $3,571,560 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $589,938 | $3,869,994 | $3,570,586 |
| Net Investment Income | $3 | $16,542 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | $26,331 | $26,614 |
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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Scott D. Krase serves as Chairman of the Board and Founder of the organization.
Wendy L. Prager serves as Executive Director and is the only compensated member of the leadership team, receiving an annual salary of $81,475.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT D KRASE | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD | 10 | — |
| WENDY L PRAGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $81,475 |
| JESSICA D SOOJIAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY ARNERICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAMMY MOALEMZADEH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported various initiatives including:
A $45,000 grant to Amoskeag Health to support sobriety programs in Manchester, New Hampshire (announced March 2021)
Mayor Joyce Craig announces one2one USA Foundation $45,000 grant to AmoskeagFunding partnership with Chamath Palihapitiya to provide clean drinking water to drought-stricken communities through SOURCE Global's renewable water technology (announced August 2021)
Chamath Palihapitiya and one2one USA Foundation Announce New Funding to\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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