ONE8 Foundation
ONE8 Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It supports work in education, Jewish community and Israel, community giving, and epilepsy, and describes its role as an engaged funder partner. Its approach includes strategic funding and hands-on support for nonprofit partners.
ONE8 Foundation at a glance
In short: ONE8 Foundation gave $48.8M across 188 grants in 2024 (avg $259K), top state Massachusetts. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,759,198
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 188
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $259,357
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $401,126,023
- -5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (44 of 187, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to ONE8 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It may periodically invite small grant proposals for an endeavor. It grants only to 501(c)(3) organizations. Grants to universities and government agencies have a maximum overhead of 2.5%; for local community support, the foundation states that grants to universities have a maximum overhead of 5%.
- Contact
Mailing address: 177 Huntington Avenue Ste 1500, Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (857) 202-6250
Website: https://one8.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ONE8 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Israel Education Foundation ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $23.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
886 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 383 grants of 886 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated issue areas include local community giving, and its One8 Applied Learning Hub provides support to Massachusetts public schools. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Massachusetts (38%), New York (18%), California (15%), Washington, DC (12%), and Maryland (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 188 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is ONE8 Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 44 of 187 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $144K; repeat grants $297K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33.4M (2021) to $56.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 188 grants totaling $48.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | GLOBAL | $3,000,000 |
| Year up Inc Boston, MA | Youth Development | $3,000,000 |
| Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | Education | $2,997,000 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc New York, NY | GLOBAL | $2,675,000 |
| Thread Inc Baltimore, MD | Youth Development | $2,500,000 |
| Honeymoon Israel Foundation Inc Dunwoody, GA | Community | $2,200,000 |
| Mind Research Institute Inc Irvine, CA | Education | $2,049,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc Boston, MA | Community | $1,861,800 |
| Jewish Funders Network New York, NY | GLOBAL | $1,394,900 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life Washington, DC | Community | $1,320,000 |
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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 | $401,126,023 | $64,486,255 | $63,259,703 | $48,759,198 | 188 | $57,744,475 | $74,980,776 | $43,492,769 |
| 2023 | $424,847,249 | $52,544,456 | $71,493,609 | $56,036,140 | 200 | $65,726,512 | $92,941,998 | $39,521,842 |
| 2022 | $443,726,530 | $12,297,548 | $52,266,267 | $40,764,188 | 171 | $47,112,633 | $48,100,057 | $42,161,732 |
| 2021 | $483,763,383 | $36,228,701 | $41,234,236 | $33,441,140 | 176 | $38,497,627 | $127,938,043 | $39,302,026 |
| 2020 | $488,764,350 | $32,279,319 | $45,461,356 | $36,143,324 | 151 | — | $14,734,022 | $26,767,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ONE8 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated priorities include expanding high-quality applied learning in K–12 and postsecondary education; building vibrant Jewish communities, supporting Israel, and reducing antisemitism; providing local support and direct services to people in need; and supporting research and other initiatives to improve the lives and care of people with epilepsy.
Its grantmaking emphasizes promising ideas, evidence of effectiveness, systemic issues, strong leadership, measurable results, and sustained improvement. The foundation says it provides organization-wide operating support and works with grantees on strategy, implementation, research, and evaluation. It identifies nonprofit organizations as the agents of change and describes its due diligence as focused on an organization’s goals, leadership, theory of change, programs, and outcomes.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Year Up says its mission is to help young adults gain skills, experience, and support for careers and higher education. The MIND Research Institute says it works to equip students in mathematics through instructional software and systems. Jewish Federations of North America says it works to enhance the well-being of Jews worldwide through philanthropy and strategic initiatives. Thread describes its work as building relationships with young people facing opportunity and achievement gaps.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 188 grants totaling $48,759,198. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,000,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Most of its grantmaking is described as multi-year strategic funding aligned with its issue areas.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $3,000,000 to American Israel Education Foundation, $3,000,000 to Year Up, $2,997,000 to Community Initiatives, $2,675,000 to The Jewish Federations of North America, and $2,500,000 to Thread. Other large grants included $2,200,000 to Honeymoon Israel Foundation, $2,049,000 to the MIND Research Institute, and $1,861,800 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathon Jacobson as trustee and Joanna Jacobson as president and trustee.
ONE8 Foundation is led by Joanna Jacobson, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanna Jacobson
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathon Jacobson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 ONE8 Foundation
How much does ONE8 Foundation give each year?
ONE8 Foundation gave $48.8M across 188 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56.0M across 200 grants.
What is ONE8 Foundation's typical grant size?
ONE8 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $259,357, across 188 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from ONE8 Foundation that year got $144K on average.
Where does ONE8 Foundation give grants?
ONE8 Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (35 grants), New York, NY (27 grants), Washington, DC (13 grants) and Waltham, MA (4 grants).
Does ONE8 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 188 grants with a stated purpose on ONE8 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (68 grants), "Community" (67 grants) and "Global" (30 grants).
Who are ONE8 Foundation's largest grantees?
ONE8 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Israel Education Foundation ($3,000,000), Year up Inc ($3,000,000) and Community Initiatives ($2,997,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ONE8 Foundation?
ONE8 Foundation reported $401.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ONE8 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated priorities include expanding high-quality applied learning in K–12 and postsecondary education; building vibrant Jewish communities, supporting Israel, and reducing antisemitism; providing local support and direct services to people in need; and supporting research and other initiatives to improve the lives and care of people with epilepsy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ONE8 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is ONE8 Foundation's EIN?
ONE8 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6836735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does ONE8 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). ONE8 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/one8-foundation-morg_7cda07872ffb4114ae8e784cf87acd8c
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