The One Above NFP
Invitation OnlyGodfrey, Illinois · EIN 88-2266416 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$418K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Women's Ministry Center | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Crisis Food Center | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Family Research Council | Holland, MI | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oasis Women's Center | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Grafton Food Pantry | Grafton, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Faith and Finance - Rob West | Marietta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Allen Jackson Ministries | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jch Foundation | Jerseyville, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Annie's Hope | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Core Christianity | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Riverbend Head Start | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Thrive Metro East | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 5 A's | Godfrey, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Joy Fm | Des Peres, MO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wbgl | Champaign, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hope Animal Rescue | Godfrey, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $418,500 | 30 |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $146,100 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-2266416
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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