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Creating change through the greater good

Greater Honeycomb develops initiatives that support communities, causes, and organizations that need a little more help.

Giving back takes many forms

Greater Honeycomb develops and supports initiatives that turn the greater collective's desire to give back into meaningful action. Today, we're working to protect breeding dogs, support rare disease communities, and help the organizations leading these efforts.

Honey Paws

We are dedicated to protecting breeding dogs and ending the cruelty of puppy mills through education, advocacy, and direct support for rescue organizations.

Honeycomb health Store

We offer rare disease advocacy groups the ability to create dedicated storefronts through Honeycomb Health so they can raise needed money for their research.

How We Create Lasting Impact

2015

Greater Honeycomb began in 2015 as GTO Greater Good, Inc., a charitable foundation established alongside Greater Than One. Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on December 15, 2015, the organization was created to support causes and communities that were often overlooked. Its original incorporation was made possible through the pro bono efforts of Darlene Dwyer and the law firm BakerHostetler. The organization continues to operate under the same EIN: 47-4673881.

One of its early initiatives was PeaceWorX, a peace education program designed to help young people recognize and resist violent extremist messaging. The initiative aligned with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, reflecting the foundation’s early commitment to addressing broader social challenges and supporting a more peaceful, sustainable future.

2018

The organization began developing Honeycomb Health, bringing its focus to rare disease communities and creating new ways for patients, families, advocacy organizations, and supporters to connect and contribute.

2025

As the organization evolved, so did its identity. Following the sale of Greater Than One in 2025, the nonprofit continued forward as Greater Honeycomb, Inc., with an increasingly independent focus on creating practical ways to support causes that need it most.

TODAY

Greater Honeycomb’s work includes Honeycomb Health and its support of rare disease organizations, as well as Honey Paws and its efforts to protect breeding dogs and help organizations working to end puppy-mill cruelty.

Board Members

Elizabeth Izard Apelles

Founder, Board Member

Philip Apelles

Board Member

Andrew Bast

Board Member

Brian Peterson

Board Member

Amanda Powers Han

Board Member

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