What is One Degree?
One Degree operates as a critical digital bridge between families in need and the fragmented ecosystem of social services. By maintaining a comprehensive, user-friendly platform at www.1deg.org, the company digitizes the discovery and application process for thousands of poverty-fighting nonprofits and government programs. Beyond its core resource directory, the organization has expanded its operational scope to address the housing crisis through initiatives like OneHomeBayArea.org. This dual-pronged approach—combining broad social service accessibility with targeted housing stability tools—positions One Degree as a vital player in the civic tech sector, effectively reducing the administrative burden on both service providers and the populations they serve.
How much funding has One Degree raised?
One Degree has raised a total of $1.9M across 2 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$1.7M
Debt
$150K
Private Equity (2017): $1.7M with participation from John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, Tipping Point Community, Stupski Foundation, and Dignity Health
Debt (2020): $150K led by PPP
Key Investors in One Degree
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
A national foundation with strong local roots that invests in journalism, the arts, and the success of cities to foster informed and engaged communities.
The Kresge Foundation
A private foundation that builds pathways to opportunity for low-income people in America's cities by dismantling structural barriers to equality.
Tipping Point Community
A San Francisco-based nonprofit that identifies and funds effective solutions to combat poverty, focusing on housing, education, and employment.
What's next for One Degree?
Looking ahead, the recent capital deployment is expected to accelerate the development of One Degree's proprietary technology stack, enhancing the platform's ability to provide real-time data on service availability and eligibility. As the organization matures, the focus will likely shift toward deepening integration with municipal systems to create a more seamless, automated safety net. By prioritizing scalability and user-centric design, One Degree aims to set a new standard for how community resources are delivered in an increasingly digital economy. The strategic allocation of these funds will be instrumental in sustaining the organization's long-term goal of dismantling systemic barriers to economic mobility for families across the region.
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