One8 Foundation concentrates its giving on Jewish community-strengthening and Israel engagement. Its two large gifts fund a major Boston Jewish federation for broad community needs and a national organization that brings young Jewish adults to Israel, indicating priorities around communal infrastructure and Jewish continuity/Israel connection. The foundation favors institutional, programmatic support rather than a high volume of small grants.
Very concentrated: only two large grants totaling the foundation's reported giving, directed at institutional/community-level recipients. Prefers substantial, targeted commitments rather than many small awards; funding spans local (Boston) and Israel-focused national programming.
One8 Foundation’s largest recent grant went to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc for $6,750,000, a signal that major institutional support is central to how the foundation funds Jewish community infrastructure. Across the recent-grants list, the same pattern appears in several places: large multiyear commitments to community and network organizations, alongside support for initiatives that connect young Jewish adults and families to Jewish life and Israel. The foundation also backs Jewish federation and campus-life organizations, including The Jewish Federations of North America Inc, Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, and Jewish Funders Network, which points to an emphasis on communal systems rather than isolated one-off projects. The grant record also shows a parallel education portfolio. One8 Foundation has given substantial support to Year Up Inc, Thread Inc, Boston College Trustees, Mind Research Institute Inc, and Buck Institute for Education. Those grants align with its applied-learning and postsecondary-alternatives programs, suggesting a focus on helping learners move from school into careers through practical, work-connected models. The overall picture is of a foundation that uses large institutional grants to support Jewish continuity, Israel engagement, and education pathways.
Jewish community-building is a core part of One8 Foundation’s recent giving. It awarded $6,750,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc for community support, and it has also funded Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life for Jewish campus engagement. In the same area, The Jewish Federations of North America Inc received grants in both 2024 and 2025, showing sustained support for federation infrastructure. Israel engagement is another recurring theme. One8 gave $3,500,000 to Honeymoon Israel Foundation Inc and also supported American Israel Education Foundation Inc with $3,000,000 in 2025 and $2,000,000 in 2024. Those gifts sit alongside grants tied to Jewish community, Israel, and antisemitism work, indicating that the foundation funds both relationship-building and broader civic and educational efforts. In education, One8 has backed Year Up Inc, Thread Inc, Boston College Trustees, Mind Research Institute Inc, and Buck Institute for Education, reflecting its interest in applied learning, career-connected education, and school-to-work pathways.
$48.8M
$401.1M
$64.5M
$63.3M
Most grants fall between $20K and $178K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$178K
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for One8 Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 536 | $142.1M | 95.9% |
| 2 | Israel | 20 |
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Notable grantees: COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF GREATER BOSTON INC, HONEYMOON ISRAEL FOUNDATION INC
One8 Foundation’s typical grant size is $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $177,500 at the 75th percentile. That spread sits alongside several multimillion-dollar awards, so the distribution is tilted toward smaller grants but includes a handful of very large institutional commitments. The recent record also shows repeat support. Year Up Inc, Thread Inc, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc, Honeymoon Israel Foundation Inc, The Jewish Federations of North America Inc, American Israel Education Foundation Inc, Boston College Trustees, Jewish Funders Network, and Mind Research Institute Inc each appear more than once across recent years. One8 Foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
One8 Foundation gives most often in Louisiana by grant count, while 61% of its grants go to recipients in Massachusetts. Boston appears repeatedly in the recent grants list through Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc and Year Up Inc, and Chestnut Hill and Boston College Trustees also show up in Massachusetts. Outside the state, the foundation’s giving reaches New York, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Oakland, Irvine, and Novato. Recipient-country data show that grants are overwhelmingly U.S.-based, with smaller counts in Israel and the UK.
One8 Foundation’s recent grants center on Jewish community-building, Israel engagement, and antisemitism-related work, along with education programs focused on K-12 applied learning and postsecondary alternatives in Massachusetts. The recent grant list also includes epilepsy research and strategic initiatives.
Its grant-size distribution is $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $177,500 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes several multimillion-dollar awards, so the portfolio includes both smaller awards and very large institutional grants.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Year Up Inc, Thread Inc, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc, Honeymoon Israel Foundation Inc, The Jewish Federations of North America Inc, American Israel Education Foundation Inc, Boston College Trustees, Jewish Funders Network, and Mind Research Institute Inc.
By grant count, Louisiana is the top state, while 61% of grants go to recipients in Massachusetts. The recent grants list includes recipients in Boston, Chestnut Hill, New York, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Oakland, Irvine, and Novato, showing a regional footprint centered in the Northeast and beyond.
No. Jewish community and Israel-related grants are a major part of the portfolio, but the foundation also funds education initiatives, including Year Up Inc, Thread Inc, Boston College Trustees, Mind Research Institute Inc, and Buck Institute for Education, plus epilepsy research and strategic initiatives.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| $3M |
3.6% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 3 | $503K | 0.5% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR UP INC | BOSTON, MA | $3,000,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| COMMUNITY INITIATIVES | OAKLAND, CA | $2,997,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $2,675,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| THREAD INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $2,500,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| HONEYMOON ISRAEL FOUNDATION INC | DUNWOODY, GA | $2,200,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| MIND RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC | IRVINE, CA | $2,049,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF GREATER BOSTON INC | BOSTON, MA | $1,861,800 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORK | NEW YORK, NY | $1,394,900 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,320,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| GOOD NATION FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $997,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE INC | BOSTON, MA | $995,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| YOUTH VILLAGES INC | WOBURN, MA | $900,000 | 2025 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES |
| FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | FALL RIVER, MA | $854,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| REVERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | REVERE, MA | $840,250 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CHELSEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CHELSEA, MA | $840,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| MOISHE HOUSE | ENCINITAS, CA | $686,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| PITTSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | PITTSFIELD, MA | $666,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC | BOSTON, MA | $660,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION | NOVATO, CA | $612,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WESTFIELD, MA | $569,150 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL-NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE- THE PARTNERSHIP FOR A BREAKTHROUGH IN ARAB EM | HADERA | $500,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| ITREK INC | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| SHABBAT PROJECT INC | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CORPORATION | BOSTON, MA | $500,000 | 2025 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES |
| REPAIR THE WORLD INC | NEW YORK, NY | $350,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | BOSTON, MA | $350,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| FOUNDATION FOR DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $334,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| ISRAEL-AMERICA ACADEMIC EXCHANGE | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $333,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $324,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION | MALDEN, MA | $306,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| SUMMER SEARCH | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | $300,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| ISRAEL ON CAMPUS COALITION | WASHINGTON, DC | $300,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| THE JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $300,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL |
| DESIGN PLATFORM | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $300,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| NATIONAL BLACK EMPOWERMENT COUNCIL INC | ATLANTA, GA | $300,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| INSTITUTE FOR CURRICULUM SERVICES | BERKELEY, CA | $280,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS | RANDOLPH, MA | $266,650 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE TOWN OF MILFORD | MILFORD, MA | $253,750 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| FJC - A FOUNDATION OF PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| A WIDER BRIDGE | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION | BOSTON, MA | $250,000 | 2025 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES |
| FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPING INC | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| TEMPLE SHIR TIKVA | WAYLAND, MA | $236,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| THE RAND CORPORATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | $228,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| INSTITUTE FOR CITIZENS & SCHOLARS | PRINCETON, NJ | $228,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $225,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| BOSTON RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC | HYDE PARK, MA | $201,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER INC | BOSTON, MA | $200,000 | 2025 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES |
AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$3,000,000GLOBAL
COMMUNITY
HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE
$1,320,000COMMUNITY
YOUTH VILLAGES INC
$900,000HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$854,000EDUCATION
REVERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$840,250EDUCATION
CHELSEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$840,000EDUCATION
PITTSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$666,000EDUCATION
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC
$660,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION
$612,000EDUCATION
WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$569,150EDUCATION
COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE- THE PARTNERSHIP FOR A BREAKTHROUGH IN ARAB EM
$500,000GLOBAL
SHABBAT PROJECT INC
$500,000COMMUNITY
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CORPORATION
$500,000HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
$350,000COMMUNITY
NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
$324,000EDUCATION
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
$306,000EDUCATION
DESIGN PLATFORM
$300,000COMMUNITY
INSTITUTE FOR CURRICULUM SERVICES
$280,000COMMUNITY
RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$266,650EDUCATION
THE TOWN OF MILFORD
$253,750EDUCATION
TEMPLE SHIR TIKVA
$236,000COMMUNITY
THE RAND CORPORATION
$228,000EDUCATION
EDUCATION
BOSTON RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC
$201,500EDUCATION