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AllOne Foundation

Annual Giving
$5.1M
Grant Range
$5K - $0.9M
Decision Time
2mo

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Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $5.1 million (2024)
  • Grant Range: $5,000 - $885,000
  • Average Grant: $92,000 - $108,000
  • Median Grant: $72,000
  • Total Assets: $109.9 million
  • Geographic Focus: 13 counties in Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania
  • Application Method: Two-stage process (Letter of Interest, then invitation to full proposal)

Contact Details

Address: 83 E Union St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701-3212

Phone: 570-208-1200

Website: www.allonefoundations.org

Program Officer: Nora Kern
Email: nkern@allonefoundations.org
Phone: 570-208-1200 x 105

Overview

Founded in 2016, the AllOne Foundation is a private independent foundation (EIN: 30-0892103) with total assets of approximately $109.9 million. The foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, having distributed more than $46.5 million through 1,153 grants to 404 nonprofit organizations. Its mission is to make a real and substantive impact on the health and welfare of the people of Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania by improving access, affordability, and quality of healthcare. The foundation operates as part of a unique three-part structure that includes AllOne Foundation (private foundation), AllOne Charities (public nonprofit), and AllOne Health (for-profit employee assistance company), with profits from AllOne Health reinvested into AllOne Charities to create sustainable revenue for continued philanthropic work. Under the leadership of CEO John W. Cosgrove since 2016, the foundation emphasizes collaborative, innovative, and evidence-based programs that demonstrate measurable impact.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

AllOne Foundation: Larger strategic grants ranging from $5,000 to $885,000, with average grants of $92,000-$108,000 and median grants of $72,000. In 2024, the foundation made 58 awards totaling $5,121,973. Applications are accepted through a two-stage process with Letters of Interest reviewed on a rolling basis.

AllOne Charities: Smaller community grants generally ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. In 2024, AllOne Charities made 56 awards providing $2,104,623 in grants. Two grant cycles per calendar year with fixed deadlines.

Priority Areas

AllOne Foundation only considers grant requests for the following five Impact Areas:

  1. Behavioral Health - Organizations that empower people to overcome behavioral and mental health issues with appropriate and quality services.

  2. Women & Children - Organizations improving access to comprehensive, quality health care to women and children.

  3. Autism - Organizations enhancing the delivery system and minimizing the gaps for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

  4. Opioid Solutions - Organizations developing or implementing innovative programs to address the opioid crisis.

  5. Food Security - Organizations implementing model solutions to address fresh food access and nutrition to combat diseases.

Additional priority consideration: Healthcare Workforce Solutions programs that support training and education for healthcare professionals.

Geographic Eligibility

Applicants must serve in one or more of these Pennsylvania counties: Bradford, Carbon, Clinton, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming.

What They Don't Fund

  • Organizations without 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • Programs outside their 13-county service area
  • Projects that do not align with their five Impact Areas
  • Individual requests or scholarships

Governance and Leadership

Board Chair: John P. Moses, Esq.

Chief Executive Officer: John W. Cosgrove (since 2016)
Compensation: $130,804
Background: Nearly 40 years of experience in private, non-profit, public, and community service arenas. Before joining AllOne in 2016, served as Vice-President of Condron & Cosgrove, a public relations and communications firm.

The foundation is governed by 13 officers and trustees. John Cosgrove has implemented the distribution of over $46.5 million in philanthropic resources to communities throughout the region.

Leadership Philosophy

CEO John Cosgrove emphasizes collaboration and sustained commitment: "Showing up, working together, and investing in our communities — that's what we're all about." He also stated, "We keep asking, 'Where can we do the most good?' That question drives everything we do."

On collaboration, Cosgrove noted: "Organizations collaborating, not competing by raising money and awareness for the vital health services only strengthen our community."

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Step 1: Letter of Interest (LOI)
The first step is submitting a Letter of Interest through the online portal on the foundation's website when a grant cycle is open. LOIs should be succinct summaries of the project/program for which funds are being requested. Organizations can submit multiple letters of interest but only one per impact area.

Step 2: Invitation to Full Proposal
Upon review of the LOI, the foundation will determine whether the organization will be invited to submit a full proposal. Notification is sent by email. Full proposals are by invitation only.

Online Portal: Available at www.allonefoundations.org when grant cycles are open.

Application Requirements

  • Proof of tax-exempt designation under Section 501(c)(3), as described in Section 509(a) of the IRS Code
  • Service delivery in one or more of the 13 eligible Pennsylvania counties
  • Programs must align with one of the five Impact Areas
  • All Letters of Interest must be focused on programs and projects designed to have measurable impact

Decision Timeline

AllOne Charities (smaller grants) follows a structured timeline with two cycles per year. Recent cycle timeline:

  • March 10: Link to submit Letter of Interest goes live
  • March 20: Letters of Interest due by 4:00 PM
  • April 20: If invited to apply, Grant Proposals due by 4:00 PM
  • End of May: Grant awards announced

AllOne Foundation (larger strategic grants) reviews applications on a rolling basis, though specific decision timelines vary depending on the timing of the organization.

Success Rates

Based on available data, AllOne Foundation has made 82 grants totaling $8.9 million to 41 unique organizations, indicating that successful applicants may receive multiple grants over time. In 2024, 58 awards were made from AllOne Foundation and 56 from AllOne Charities.

Since 2016, the combined entities have awarded more than $46.5 million through 1,153 grants to 404 nonprofit organizations, demonstrating broad reach across the region.

Reapplication Policy

Organizations can submit multiple Letters of Interest, but only one per impact area per cycle. Specific information about reapplication timelines for unsuccessful applicants is not publicly available. Contact Program Officer Nora Kern for guidance on reapplication.

Application Success Factors

What AllOne Foundation Values

Collaboration and Innovation: "Potential programs and projects that are collaborative and innovative are strongly preferred," according to foundation guidelines. CEO Cosgrove has emphasized that "strongest programs are collaborative, innovative, show measurable results, achieve highest and long-term impact, and leverage funding with other supporters."

Measurable Impact: All programs must demonstrate measurable impact on addressing solutions to improving the quality, access, and affordability of healthcare services in the 13-county region.

Evidence-Based Approaches: The foundation "considers solution-based and evidence-based programs in their funding areas."

Recent Successful Projects

The Wright Center - Awarded a three-year, $1.35 million grant ($450,000 per year) for a multi-year approach to significantly improve delivery of care to women and children through its Patient Engagement Care Delivery Model.

Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) - Awarded $450,000 to improve access to comprehensive, quality health care for women and children in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Johnson College - Received $95,000 to update training equipment for health science programs and support community outreach for healthcare industry training.

Luzerne County Community College - Granted $82,500 to purchase an interprofessional healthcare simulation mannequin.

Allied Services - Received over $2 million commitment for ongoing sustainability of specialized pediatric rehabilitation services, helping 1,200 children receive therapeutic and rehabilitation services locally.

Collaborative Partnership Examples

The foundation has funded several major collaborative initiatives:

Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence (ACCE) - Brought together expertise from The University of Scranton, Geisinger ADMI, Hope Enterprises, Friendship House, Children's Service Center, and Misericordia University to enhance service delivery and minimize service gaps for individuals with autism.

Aging in Place Partnership - Two-year funding partnership with Moses Taylor Foundation and Ignatian Volunteer Corps to recruit, train, and support volunteers for the Friendly Visitor/CARE calls program to combat social isolation.

Application Tips

  1. Be Succinct: LOIs should be concise summaries of the proposed program/project
  2. Demonstrate Collaboration: Show how your program involves partnerships with other organizations
  3. Emphasize Innovation: Highlight creative and innovative approaches to addressing healthcare challenges
  4. Show Measurable Outcomes: Clearly articulate how impact will be measured
  5. Align with Impact Areas: Ensure your program directly addresses one of the five priority areas
  6. Leverage Other Funding: Demonstrate that your program attracts support from other funders
  7. Focus on Long-Term Impact: Show how your program will create sustainable change

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Two-stage process required: Start with a Letter of Interest; full proposals are by invitation only
  • Strong preference for collaboration: Multi-organizational partnerships and innovative approaches are highly valued
  • Measurable impact is essential: Be prepared to demonstrate evidence-based approaches and quantifiable outcomes
  • Geographic restriction is firm: Must serve one or more of the 13 eligible Pennsylvania counties
  • Alignment with Impact Areas is critical: Only programs addressing the five designated areas will be considered
  • Relationship building matters: Contact Program Officer Nora Kern with questions before applying
  • Grant range is wide: From $5,000 to $885,000, with median at $72,000, so tailor request appropriately to project scope
  • Multi-year grants are possible: The Wright Center received a three-year commitment, indicating openness to sustained funding for high-impact initiatives

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