Private foundation · EIN 88-2266416 · Godfrey, Illinois · Religion

One Above Nfp

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $419K total, median $9,500. 63% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$419K
Median grant
$9,500
Stays in IL
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCUnrestricted$70K
Matthew 25 MinistriesBlue Ash, OHUnrestricted$70K
Unified Child Advocacy NetworkJerseyville, ILUnrestricted$50K
Riverbend Family MinistriesWood River, ILUnrestricted$20K
Mountains to MolehillsWood River, ILUnrestricted$20K
Turning Point Dr David JeremiahSan Diego, CAUnrestricted$19K
Alton Salvation Army of Madison CountyAlton, ILUnrestricted$15K
Community Hope CenterCottage Hills, ILUnrestricted$15K
Tri-County Antique ClubDow, ILUnrestricted$15K
Baptist Children's Home and Family ServicesCarmi, ILUnrestricted$14K
Women's Ministry CenterAlton, ILUnrestricted$14K
Crisis Food CenterAlton, ILUnrestricted$12K
Family Research CouncilHolland, MIUnrestricted$12K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIUnrestricted$10K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Oasis Women's CenterAlton, ILUnrestricted$9,000
American Center for Law and JusticeWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
Grafton Food PantryGrafton, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Faith and Finance - Rob WestMarietta, GAUnrestricted$5,000
Allen Jackson MinistriesMurfreesboro, TNUnrestricted$5,000
Jch FoundationJerseyville, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Annie's HopeSt Louis, MOUnrestricted$3,500
Core ChristianitySan Diego, CAUnrestricted$3,000
Riverbend Head StartAlton, ILUnrestricted$2,500
Thrive Metro EastAlton, ILUnrestricted$2,500
5 A'sGodfrey, ILUnrestricted$2,000
Sleep in Heavenly PeaceAlton, ILUnrestricted$2,000
Joy FmDes Peres, MOUnrestricted$1,000
WbglChampaign, ILUnrestricted$1,000
Hope Animal RescueGodfrey, ILUnrestricted$1,000

By state: Illinois 19 · North Carolina 1 · Ohio 1 · California 2 · Michigan 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

One Above Nfp is a private grantmaking foundation in Godfrey, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does One Above Nfp accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does One Above Nfp give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $419K across 30 grants, a median of $9,500.

Where does One Above Nfp give?

Illinois (19 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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