All grantmaking decisions are guided by the One-Five Fund Advisory Body, which is composed of seven members representing nonprofit organizations, corporations, and small businesses across Council District 15. This structure ensures that funding decisions reflect a diversity of perspectives and are grounded in both community insight and cross-sector expertise.

Funding decisions are guided by the Fund’s core pillars:

• Meeting basic needs

• Community improvements & livability

• Climate resiliency

• Economic & workforce development

• Community Safety

• Youth

• Community events & activations

Within these pillars, the Fund prioritizes:

• Urgency of need

• Alignment with district priorities

• Ability of organizations or initiatives to execute effectively

• Opportunities to strengthen collaboration from Watts to the Waterfront.

The One-Five Fund employs a balanced approach to funding, working to:

• Fill critical gaps where resources are lacking

• Scale existing programs with proven impact

• Seed new ideas and partnerships that advance community priorities

The One-Five Fund applies an equity-centered approach to all investment decisions, recognizing that different communities within Council District 15 have experienced varying levels of historical investment and access to resources.

Rather than distributing funding evenly, the Fund prioritizes equity over equality, directing resources based on need, opportunity, and potential for impact.