The One Foundation Inc
The One Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2014 by Daniel Palmier, founder and CEO of UC Funds, it was formerly known as the Palmier Foundation. The foundation says its mission is to help individuals in local and global communities attain a better quality of life.
The One Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The One Foundation Inc gave $142K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state New York. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,195
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,850
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,860
- Total assets
- $15,562
- -66.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (28% 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 The One Foundation Inc
- 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: 745 Boylston Street 502, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (857) 288-2802
Website: https://www.theonefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The One Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Intervol ($20K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 75 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and Alabama (28% each), followed by Georgia (15%), Vermont (11%), and Florida (11%). The foundation’s website describes Water for Life work in Kenya, Haiti, Belize, India, and other global locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The One Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $15K repeat.
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 $142K (2024) to $584K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intervol Rochester, NY | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $20,000 |
| Women in Need New York, NY | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $20,000 |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $19,225 |
| Rivertown Church Brattleboro, VT | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $16,250 |
| Caring for Miami Miami, FL | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $15,000 |
| 2700 Capital Park Tuscaloosa, AL | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $14,720 |
| Perspective Ministries Woodstock, GA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $11,000 |
| Wilson Smith Dallas, GA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Natick, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $6,500 |
| Gulf Coast Athletic Club Orange Beach, AL | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,562 | $111,802 | $142,195 | $142,195 | 12 | $142,195 |
| 2023 | $45,955 | $204,779 | $160,565 | $160,414 | 12 | $160,414 |
| 2022 | $1,741 | $400,625 | $403,769 | $403,519 | 12 | $403,519 |
| 2021 | $4,885 | $506,203 | $532,324 | $532,190 | 16 | $532,190 |
| 2020 | $31,006 | $613,693 | $584,598 | $583,773 | 23 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to acquire and grow resources that assist individuals in local and global communities to attain a better quality of life.” Its website describes Water for Life projects providing wells and clean water in Kenya, Haiti, Belize, India, and other locations, and describes collaboration with InterVol on medical supplies and water access.
Among its 2024 grantees, InterVol describes its mission as bringing people, materials, opportunities, and needs together for mutual benefit. Perspective Ministries describes its mission as meeting practical, emotional, and spiritual needs while directing widows and fatherless families to Jesus.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $142,195. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $12,860. The filing lists grant purposes as “purpose designated by the recipient.”
Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 to InterVol in Rochester, New York; $20,000 to Women in Need in New York, New York; $19,225 to the University of Alabama; $16,250 to Rivertown Church; and $15,000 to Caring for Miami. Perspective Ministries received $11,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Palmier as president and James Palmier and Anita Palmier as directors. The foundation’s website identifies Daniel Palmier as its founder.
The One Foundation Inc is led by Daniel Palmier, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Palmier
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Palmier
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Palmier
Director
On filings since 2020
2 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 The One Foundation Inc
How much does The One Foundation Inc give each year?
The One Foundation Inc gave $142K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 12 grants.
What is The One Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The One Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,860, and its average grant was $11,850, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The One Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The One Foundation Inc give grants?
The One Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (28%) and Georgia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tuscaloosa, AL (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The One Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The One Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Purpose Designated by the Recipient" (12 grants).
Who are The One Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The One Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Intervol ($20,000), Women in Need ($20,000) and The University of Alabama ($19,225), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The One Foundation Inc?
The One Foundation Inc reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $112K.
What does The One Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to acquire and grow resources that assist individuals in local and global communities to attain a better quality of life.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The One Foundation Inc?
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 Foundation Inc's EIN?
The One Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5214708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The One Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The One Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-one-foundation-inc-morg_354adab11c01447f89da84e4f597174b
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