Onerefugee is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah, established in 2014. The organization is also known as the Refugee Education Initiative. With a staff of 6 employees, Onerefugee focuses on supporting school-age individuals with refugee or immigrant backgrounds in achieving educational success and integration into American society.
Key facts about Onerefugee
- EIN
- 46-4328379
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $799,867
- Grants made (2024)
- 431
- Average grant
- $1,856
- Median grant
- $1,019
- Total assets
- $157,672
- Primary geography
- Utah (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.
Who Onerefugee funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Onerefugee's 431 itemized 2024 grants were Utah (85%) and Idaho (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (261 grants), Boise, ID (70 grants), Nampa, ID (29 grants) and Orem, UT (18 grants). None of its 431 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To help with education for refugees from other countries." (431 grants).
How Onerefugee gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$158K
-50.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$800K
+15.1% YoY
Grant Count
431
+17.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-2.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Onerefugee's central mission is to help school-age individuals with a refugee or immigrant background become successful and contributing citizens. The foundation provides financial and other resources in four key areas:
- Pre-college students to help them qualify for and apply to colleges and universities
- Individuals currently attending colleges and universities
- Caregivers supporting refugee and immigrant students in obtaining education
- Assistance in obtaining United States citizenship
Grantmaking
Onerefugee is an active grantmaker, distributing 361 grants in the most recent reporting year. The foundation receives support from other charitable organizations, including grants from Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($50,000) and Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($9,000).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 431 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total revenues: $2,003,197
- Total expenses: $1,822,983
- Total assets: $315,798
- Staff: 6 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $157,672 | $315,798 | $303,862 |
| Revenue | $1,856,098 | $2,003,197 | $1,325,923 |
| Expenses | $2,014,224 | $1,822,983 | $1,332,620 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,014,224 | $1,990,072 | $1,247,912 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1,832 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Malaz Ahmed - CO Western Governors ($8,758), Mousfrah Bashir - CO University of ($8,724), Laurbong Gai - CO University of Uta ($8,623).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Malaz Ahmed - CO Western Governors Salt Lake City, UT | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $8,758 |
| Mousfrah Bashir - CO University of Salt Lake City, UT | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $8,724 |
| Laurbong Gai - CO University of Uta Salt Lake City, UT | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $8,623 |
| Aruna Sunuwar - CO University of Ut Salt Lake City, UT | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $8,349 |
| Maryan Shire - CO University of Uta Salt Lake City, UT | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $8,072 |
| Palay Wah - CO Salt Lake Community Salt Lake City, UT | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,998 |
| Simone Hassan - CO University of Ut Salt Lake City, UT | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,820 |
| Mahsa Qaderi - CO Salt Lake Communi Salt Lake City, UT | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,618 |
| Marwo Ibrahim - CO University of Ut Salt Lake City, UT | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $7,609 |
| Fabiana Fabi Rodriguez - CO Univers Salt Lake City, UT | To help with education for refugees from other countries. | $6,913 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymon Burton | Executive Director | 40 | $148,567 |
| H Roger Boyer | Board Member | 2.5 | — |
| Sara Boyer | Board Member | 2.5 | — |
| Rebecca Cooley | Board Member | 2.5 | — |
| Allen Evans | Board Member | 2.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Onerefugee fund?
Onerefugee's central mission is to help school-age individuals with a refugee or immigrant background become successful and contributing citizens. The foundation provides financial and other resources in four key areas: 1. Pre-college students to help them qualify for and apply to colleges and universities 2. Individuals currently attending colleges and universities 3. Caregivers supporting refugee and immigrant students in obtaining education 4. Assistance in obtaining United States citizenship
How do I apply for a grant from Onerefugee?
Onerefugee is an active grantmaker, distributing 361 grants in the most recent reporting year. The foundation receives support from other charitable organizations, including grants from Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($50,000) and Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($9,000).
What size grants does Onerefugee award?
In 2024, Onerefugee awarded 431 grants totaling $800K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Onerefugee's EIN?
Onerefugee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4328379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.