The 1P Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Los Angeles, California, established in May 2013. It operates as part of the broader 1P.org ecosystem, which was founded by Adam and Staci Miller in 2020. The foundation functions as a 501(c)(3) private foundation dedicated to addressing intractable social challenges through a combination of research, advocacy, impact investing, and philanthropic funding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-3.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$328K
+45.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's overarching goal is "effective, efficient social impact." 1P Foundation prioritizes four key issue areas:
- Local Focus: Homelessness (particularly in Los Angeles)
- State Focus: Workforce Development
- National Focus: Gun Safety
- Global Focus: Climate Change
The foundation's approach emphasizes extensive research into what has and has not worked in addressing these challenges, then applies a strategic mix of philanthropy, advocacy, technology, and operational initiatives to enable real social impact.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $875,000 in general support to Better Angels United in 2023, its initiative addressing homelessness in Los Angeles through prevention, housing, services, shelter, and technology programs.
Grant Range
$977
Average Grant
$977
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: California, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia
Cities: Carson, Fairfield, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, Orangeburg, Philadelphia, Pomona, and Santa Monica
Primary funding concentration appears to be in California, with particular emphasis on Los Angeles.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2023: $55.8 million
- 2024: $56.67 million (representing a 2.6% increase from previous year)
Annual Activity:
- 2023 Revenue: $1,003,676
- 2023 Expenses: $1,477,637
- 2024 Expenses: $1,313,333
Financial Position: Total liabilities as of 2023: $7,620
The foundation maintains substantial assets relative to its annual giving, indicating a long-term funding capacity.
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Adam Miller – Co-founder of 1P.org and trustee of 1P Foundation (serves without compensation)
- Staci Miller – Co-founder of 1P.org
- Brian Culot – Trustee of 1P Foundation (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM MILLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BRIAN CULOT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In November 2025, media coverage highlighted 1P.org's work on homelessness, with a Los Angeles Times article featuring the organization's efforts to make homeless housing affordable and profitable through technological innovation and entrepreneurial approaches.
A tech entrepreneur vows to make homeless housing affordable and ...The foundation's homelessness initiative, Better Angels United, launched the Short-Term Eviction Protection (STEP) Fund in 2022, providing zero-interest, zero-expense eviction protection loans to prevent homelessness in Los Angeles. The organization has expanded to address prevention, housing, services, shelter, and technology solutions.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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