One Warm Coat provides free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability.
One Warm Coat’s grantmaking centers on a simple material need: free coats and other outerwear for children and adults in need, delivered through a national network of nonprofit partners and schools. Recent grants show both large-scale support and smaller local distributions. In 2023, the foundation made a $3.2 million grant to Feed the Children in Oklahoma, Oklahoma, and a $410,000 grant to Saint Francis of Assisi Kitch in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. That same pattern continues in later years, with support for organizations that distribute outerwear directly to people served by community agencies. The foundation also ties its funding to volunteer-driven coat drives and partner-based distribution. Its active programs include nonprofit partnerships, coat drive support, disaster relief shipments, corporate sponsorships, workplace giving guidance, and a zero-waste initiative that redistributes overstock and sample outerwear. The result is a grantmaking profile built around direct service, community collection, and material support rather than cash assistance to individuals. Recent awards range from large multi-hundred-thousand-dollar grants to much smaller local awards, all within the same mission of getting outerwear into circulation where it can be used immediately.
One Warm Coat funds several closely related cause areas, all tied to outerwear access. In basic needs work, it gave $361,500 to Hearts With Hands in Swannanoa, North Carolina, to provide coats and other outerwear items to the organization’s network for distribution to those in need. In another basic-needs grant, it awarded $188,232 to Farm Share in Homestead, Florida for the same purpose. The foundation also supports community distribution infrastructure. New Life Centers of Chicagoland in Chicago received $75,000 to provide coats and other outerwear items to its network for distribution. In the same distribution model, House of Good Deeds in New York received $38,784 for coats and other outerwear items for its partner network. A different but related thread appears in disaster response: One Warm Coat’s active programs include emergency outerwear shipments to nonprofit partners in affected areas.
One Warm Coat’s recent grants show a wide spread in size, from a p25 of $6,576 to a median of $11,738 and a p75 of $21,896. The largest disclosed award in the recent list is far above that middle range, while many grants cluster in the low tens of thousands. The pattern points to a mix of large-scale support and many smaller distribution grants. The grantmaking appears recurring rather than one-off: the same organizations and even near-duplicate recipient names appear across multiple years, including variants of New Life Centers of Chicagoland and New Jersey Reentry Corporation. The foundation is an operating nonprofit with active programs, not a DAF or PRI funder. One program accepts unsolicited requests for coat-drive support, nonprofit partnerships, corporate sponsorships, workplace giving, and zero-waste redistribution.
$895K
$1.9M
$4.8M
$4.7M
Most grants fall between $7K and $22K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$22K
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One Warm Coat gives nationwide, with 97 grants in the United States in the recipient-country data. California accounts for 30% of grants, while Illinois is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Chicago, New York, Kearny, Littleton, and Homestead, showing a mix of large metro and smaller-community placements. The grant list also reaches beyond the coasts to places such as Swannanoa, Wilkes Barre, and Oklahoma, Oklahoma, reflecting broad U.S. distribution rather than a single regional focus.
One Warm Coat funds nonprofit organizations, schools, and community agencies that distribute coats and other outerwear to children and adults in need. Its active programs also include coat drives, disaster relief shipments, corporate sponsorships, and zero-waste redistribution through partner organizations.
Typical grant size is modest relative to the largest awards: p25 is $6,576, median grant size is $11,738, and p75 is $21,896. The recent grants list also includes much larger awards, showing that the foundation uses both smaller distribution grants and bigger strategic grants.
Yes, for some programs. The coat drive program, nonprofit partner program, corporate sponsorships, and workplace giving guidance are marked as accepting unsolicited participation, while the disaster relief program is listed as not accepting unsolicited requests.
The foundation gives nationwide, but Illinois is the top state by grant count. California is also significant, with 30% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state of California, though that is a recipient distribution measure rather than the headquarters location.
The main themes are basic needs, clothing and outerwear distribution, environmental sustainability through textile reuse, volunteer engagement, and disaster relief. Recent grants show that those themes are carried out through partner networks that distribute coats and other outerwear directly to people in need.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from One Warm Coat that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations or groups that want to organize a coat drive (individuals, clubs, churches, schools, businesses). Coats are distributed to people in need through One Warm Coat’s nonprofit partner network.
Who can apply: Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization in good standing with the IRS or a public school; work directly with individuals in need; accept gently worn coats; distribute coats free of charge and without discrimination; not sell coats received through One Warm Coat; and maintain current contact and drop-off information. Membership does not guarantee receipt of coats.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTS WITH HANDS | SWANNANOA, NC | $361,500 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| FARM SHARE | HOMESTEAD, FL | $188,232 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| HOUSE OF GOOD DEEDS | NEW YORK, NY | $38,784 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| NEW JERSEY REENTRY CORPORATION | KEARNY, NJ | $35,900 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| PS 70X | BRONX, NY | $28,125 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| WAYPOINT | CONCORD, NH | $22,413 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| AHEAD | LITTLETON, NH | $22,132 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| LAWTON FOOD BANK | LAWTON, OK | $13,171 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| YES TO YOUTH | CONROE, TX | $13,140 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| GUADALUPE ECONOMIC SERVICES CORPORATION | LUBBOCK, TX | $13,089 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| CARTER COUNTY DRUG PREVENTION | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $9,405 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| THE DOOR | NEW YORK, NY | $8,250 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| SISKIYOU COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | YREKA, CA | $7,625 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| FRIENDS IN SERVICE HELPING (FISH) | CARSON CITY, NV | $7,625 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| FOSTER YOUTH OF AMERICA | SAINT CLOUD, FL | $6,421 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| ASYLEE WOMEN | BALTIMORE, MD | $6,414 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| BLACK GIRLS ROCK | STARKVILLE, MS | $6,414 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| CHURCH WORLD SERVICES | DORAL, FL | $6,407 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| STEPPING STONE SHELTER | MICHIGAN CITY, IN | $6,403 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| ACHIEVE ACADEMY EAST | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $6,399 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| LAKOTA WAY | CONIFER, CO | $6,392 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| FIRST CHOICE PRIMARY CARE (GA) | MACON, GA | $5,446 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. |
| New Life Centers of Chicagola | Chicago, IL | $114,300 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Sidewalk Samaritan | Shushan, NY | $70,040 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Clothing the Homeless | Irvine, CA | $59,878 | 2024 | Charitable |
| City of Chicago Office of Eme | Chicago, IL | $56,243 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Midtown Assistance Center | Atlanta, GA | $35,100 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Project Rousseau | New York, NY | $31,788 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Food Bank for NYC | New York, NY | $23,788 | 2024 | Charitable |
| New Jersey Reentry Corporatio | Kearny, NJ | $23,178 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Jurupa Unified School Distric | Jurupa Valley, CA | $21,585 | 2024 | Charitable |
| York County Community Action | Sanford, ME | $15,108 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | $14,806 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Womens Access to Empowerment | Brooklyn, NY | $14,654 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Womens Lunch Place | Boston, MA | $13,372 | 2024 | Charitable |
| My Sisters Place | Baltimore, MD | $13,140 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Women on the Way to Recovery | Hayward, CA | $12,621 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Inez The Samaritan Woman | Los Angeles, CA | $12,552 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Family Promise of Greater Con | Concord, NH | $11,699 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Womens Resources of Monroe C | Delware Water G, PA | $11,534 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Marthas Vineyard Boys & Girl | Edgartown, MA | $11,030 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Walker Family Foundation | Carson, CA | $9,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| REACH | Seattle, WA | $8,500 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Native American Childrens As | Red Lodge, MT | $8,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| AHEAD | Littleton, NH | $7,863 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Opening Doors | San Jose, CA | $7,074 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Foundation for Hispanic Educa | San Jose, CA | $7,061 | 2024 | Charitable |
| First Calvary Baptist Church | New York, NY | $6,720 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Boxes of Basics | Manassas, VA | $6,576 | 2024 | Charitable |
HEARTS WITH HANDS
$361,500TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
HOUSE OF GOOD DEEDS
$38,784TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
NEW JERSEY REENTRY CORPORATION
$35,900TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
PS 70X
$28,125TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
AHEAD
$22,132TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
LAWTON FOOD BANK
$13,171TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
GUADALUPE ECONOMIC SERVICES CORPORATION
$13,089TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
CARTER COUNTY DRUG PREVENTION
$9,405TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
FRIENDS IN SERVICE HELPING (FISH)
$7,625TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
FOSTER YOUTH OF AMERICA
$6,421TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
BLACK GIRLS ROCK
$6,414TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
STEPPING STONE SHELTER
$6,403TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
ACHIEVE ACADEMY EAST
$6,399TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
LAKOTA WAY
$6,392TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
TO PROVIDE COATS AND OTHER OUTERWEAR ITEMS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
New Life Centers of Chicagola
$114,300Charitable
Sidewalk Samaritan
$70,040Charitable
Clothing the Homeless
$59,878Charitable
City of Chicago Office of Eme
$56,243Charitable
Project Rousseau
$31,788Charitable
New Jersey Reentry Corporatio
$23,178Charitable
Jurupa Unified School Distric
$21,585Charitable
Womens Access to Empowerment
$14,654Charitable
Women on the Way to Recovery
$12,621Charitable
Inez The Samaritan Woman
$12,552Charitable
Family Promise of Greater Con
$11,699Charitable
Marthas Vineyard Boys & Girl
$11,030Charitable
Native American Childrens As
$8,000Charitable
AHEAD
$7,863Charitable
Opening Doors
$7,074Charitable
Foundation for Hispanic Educa
$7,061Charitable
First Calvary Baptist Church
$6,720Charitable
Boxes of Basics
$6,576Charitable