The One Above NFP
The One Above NFP is a private foundation based in Godfrey, Illinois (EIN 88-2266416). Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian aid, food access, child advocacy, and domestic-violence services.
The One Above NFP at a glance
In short: The One Above NFP gave $419K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $418,500
- +621.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +275.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,950
- +92.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $1,833,667
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (14 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The One Above NFP
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 27199 State Highway 3, Godfrey, IL 62035
Phone: (618) 466-1036
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The One Above NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($70K). Together the top 10 received $308K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 71 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 17% each to North Carolina and Ohio, and 5% each to California and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The One Above NFP open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 30 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 476% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2024) to $419K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $419K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Blue Ash, OH | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Unified Child Advocacy Network Jerseyville, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Riverbend Family Ministries Wood River, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mountains to Molehills Wood River, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Turning Point Dr David Jeremiah San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $19,000 |
| Alton Salvation Army of Madison County Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Community Hope Center Cottage Hills, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Tri-County Antique Club Dow, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Baptist Children's Home and Family Services Carmi, IL | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,833,667 | $415,707 | $436,069 | $418,500 | 30 | $418,500 | $48,514 | $87,882 |
| 2024 | $1,785,020 | $319,812 | $76,522 | $58,000 | 8 | $58,000 | $50,627 | $76,094 |
| 2023 | $1,511,867 | $243,805 | $155,132 | $146,100 | 19 | $146,100 | $153,165 | $71,354 |
| 2022 | $1,404,016 | $1,658,189 | $278,365 | $275,000 | 14 | $275,000 | $5,601 | $38,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The One Above NFP reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Matthew 25 Ministries says it provides food, water, clothing, shelter, medical care, and humanitarian supplies to people in need. Other grantees describe work that includes promoting religion and beliefs in Jesus Christ through benevolent activities (Community Hope Center), ensuring equitable access to nutritious food (Feeding America), assisting victims of domestic violence and working on prevention (Oasis Women’s Center), and providing beds to children in need (Sleep in Heavenly Peace).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded $418,500 across 30 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median of $9,500. Notable grants included $70,000 each to Samaritan’s Purse and Matthew 25 Ministries, $50,000 to Unified Child Advocacy Network, and $20,000 each to Riverbend Family Ministries and Mountains to Molehills. The filing lists the grants to these organizations as unrestricted. The foundation also reported a direct charitable activity: a donation to Unified Child Advocacy Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Travis Widman as president and Lanae Widman as treasurer.
The One Above NFP is led by Travis Widman, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Travis Widman
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lanae Widman
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Terry Widman (2022–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The One Above NFP
How much does The One Above NFP give each year?
The One Above NFP gave $419K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 8 grants.
What is The One Above NFP's typical grant size?
The One Above NFP's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $13,950, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The One Above NFP that year got $8K on average.
Where does The One Above NFP give grants?
The One Above NFP gives mostly in Illinois: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (17%) and Ohio (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alton, IL (7 grants), Jerseyville, IL (2 grants), Wood River, IL (2 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does The One Above NFP give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The One Above NFP's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The One Above NFP's largest grantees?
The One Above NFP's largest 2025 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($70,000), Matthew 25 Ministries ($70,000) and Unified Child Advocacy Network ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The One Above NFP?
The One Above NFP reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $419K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The One Above NFP fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The One Above NFP?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The One Above NFP's EIN?
The One Above NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2266416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The One Above NFP accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The One Above NFP funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-one-above-nfp-morg_2859f62c2fd742b4a03ea4ec99fe553e
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