Ifwhenhow
If/When/How transforms the law and policy landscape through advocacy, support, and organizing so all people have the power to determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain families
Ifwhenhow at a glance
In short: Ifwhenhow gave $612K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $612,400
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,550
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $77,000
- Total assets
- $25,594,589
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ifwhenhow
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ifwhenhow
Who Ifwhenhow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alliance of Chicago ($85K). Together the top 8 received $612K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 27 grants of 31 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ifwhenhow gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $382K (2022) to $612K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $612K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance of Chicago Chicago, IL | Fellowship Grant | $84,700 |
| Spark Reproductive Justice Atlanta, GA | Fellowship Grant | $84,700 |
| Elephant Circle Palisade, CO | Fellowship Grant | $77,000 |
| Janes Due Process Austin, TX | Fellowship Grant | $77,000 |
| Physicians for Reprod Health Hartsdale, NY | Fellowship Grant | $77,000 |
| Positive Womens Network Oakland, CA | Fellowship Grant | $72,000 |
| Brooklyn Defender Services Brooklyn, NY | Fellowship Grant | $70,000 |
| Neighborhood Defender Svcs New York, NY | Fellowship Grant | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,594,589 | $11,208,907 | $11,174,831 | $612,400 | 8 | $469,152 |
| 2023 | $25,468,181 | $13,672,583 | $11,676,539 | $525,105 | 9 | $209,477 |
| 2022 | $23,340,473 | $19,228,784 | $7,427,916 | $382,414 | 7 | $6 |
| 2021 | $11,230,377 | $8,781,207 | $5,382,518 | $443,197 | 7 | $2,117 |
| 2020 | $138,643 | $14,865 | $625,984 | — | — | — |
About Ifwhenhow
Based on IRS filings
Ifwhenhow is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $612K. Net investment income was $469K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ifwhenhow is led by Mariko Miki, President & Co Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mariko Miki
President & Co Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Co-Ed Fr, 2023
Co-Ed Fr → President & Co Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$180K (2021) → $250K (2024)
Parker Dockray
Board Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Anguay
Senior Director of Tech.
Director Technology → Senior Director of Tech., 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$129K (2021) → $172K (2024)
Sara Ainsworth
Chf Legal & Pol Director
Senior Legal & Policy → Chf Legal & Pol Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$172K (2021) → $218K (2024)
Ragni Kidvai
Legal Def Fund Director
Legal Defense Fund → Legal Def Fund Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$134K (2022) → $151K (2024)
Lisa Lim
Senior Devel. Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$181K (2023) → $165K (2024)
Denise Tomasini-Joshi
Co-Exec. Director
New on the 2024 filing
$156K (2024)
Kylee Sunderlin
Legal Svcs Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$163K (2024)
Farah Diaz-Tello
Senior Counsel & Legal
Director Litigation → Senior Counsel & Legal, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$128K (2021) → $176K (2024)
Elizabeth Rivera
Secretary & Treasurer
Senior Director Operations → Director Hr & Ops, 2023
Director Hr & Ops → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$146K (2022) → $208K (2024)
Cecilia Fierro
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamille Fields-Allsbrook
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jill E. Adams (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Jeryl Hayes (2021–2022) — Movement Bld Director
- Former: Aimee Thorne-Thomsen (2021) — Director
- Former: Shivana Jorawar (2021) — Director
- Former: Tammea Tyler (2021) — C.o.o.
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to Mariko Miki (Pres. / Co E.D.). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ifwhenhow
How much does Ifwhenhow give each year?
Ifwhenhow gave $612K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $525K across 9 grants.
What is Ifwhenhow's typical grant size?
Ifwhenhow's median grant in 2024 was $77,000, and its average grant was $76,550, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ifwhenhow give grants?
Ifwhenhow's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (14%) and Georgia (14%).
Does Ifwhenhow give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Ifwhenhow's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship Grant" (8 grants).
Who are Ifwhenhow's largest grantees?
Ifwhenhow's largest 2024 grantees include Alliance of Chicago ($84,700), Spark Reproductive Justice ($84,700) and Elephant Circle ($77,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ifwhenhow?
Ifwhenhow reported $25.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.2M.
What is Ifwhenhow?
Ifwhenhow is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $25.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ifwhenhow's EIN?
Ifwhenhow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0181944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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