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PLUS1 (Plus One) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 46-4556468) that grew out of the band Arcade Fire to raise funds for Haiti and other causes by partnering with artists, events, and brands. The organization channels small donations (often $1 per concert ticket) into grants for grassroots nonprofits worldwide and publishes annual/grant reports on its site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-sized or grassroots nonprofits with program work that can be paired with artist/event partnerships or that align with social justice, mental health, community service, or music-related causes.
Good Fit
- • Ability to demonstrate a direct connection to artists, tours, or event-based fundraising.
- • Clear, project-focused program work that can be described concisely for event audiences.
- • Capacity to absorb a mid-sized grant (typical single grants range from ~$5K to $250K).
- • Geographic flexibility — programs outside the funder’s home state have been funded.
- • New or one-time project funding needs (the funder regularly adds new grantees).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in 22 different states and included international recipients, indicating a broad multi-state (and occasional international) footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 52 distinct grantees and prior years show even larger rosters (111 in 2022); the portfolio funds many independent organizations rather than a tiny closed set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of entry is strong: about 71% of 2024 grantees were new to the portfolio and the funder lists program staff contact emails, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to join despite no formal application form.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
