If
To promote social justice work in the united states and abroad
If at a glance
In short: If gave $41K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $40,920
- +25.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,184
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who If funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes ($10K). Together the top 5 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $41K (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $41K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes Watsonville, CA | Food assistance to underserved communities. | $9,920 |
| Watsonville Wetlands Watch Freedom, CA | Training youth conservation docents. | $9,000 |
| Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | Public education regarding climate change impacts on poor communities. | $9,000 |
| Center for Farmworker Families Felton, CA | Food, clothing and other humanitarian assistance to farmworker families. | $6,500 |
| Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living Santa Cruz, CA | — | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $23,984 | $134,011 | $40,920 | 5 | $20 |
| 2021 | $109,899 | $91,597 | $61,766 | $32,644 | Total only | $3,128 |
| 2020 | $83,998 | $70,543 | $57,886 | $27,773 | Total only | $-1,152 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About If
Based on IRS filings
If is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Watsonville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $20.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
If is led by Linda Wallace, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Linda Wallace
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Cane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucia Lopez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Hassler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Frisbee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip McManus
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bill Leininger (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about If
How much does If give each year?
If gave $41K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it reported $33K in grants paid.
What is If's typical grant size?
If's median grant in 2022 was $9,000, and its average grant was $8,184, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does If give grants?
If gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does If give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on If's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are If's largest grantees?
If's largest 2022 grantees include Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes ($9,920), Watsonville Wetlands Watch ($9,000) and Community Initiatives ($9,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is If?
If is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Watsonville, CA.
What is If's EIN?
If's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0203813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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