Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio
Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio is a private foundation based in Berkeley, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and direct charitable activities involving workforce development and public art projects in South Berkeley.
Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio at a glance
In short: Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio gave $31K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,844
- +114.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -31.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,056
- +214.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $258
- Total assets
- $105,145
- +211.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or further application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2956 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: (510) 821-0821
Website: https://www.twcmih.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grid Alternatives ($21K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to New York, and 1% each to Massachusetts, Illinois, and Oregon. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Colorado and Montana. The foundation’s reported direct charitable activities include projects in South Berkeley.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $31K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grid Alternatives Oakland, CA | Cash Contribution | $20,996 |
| Waterside Workshops Berkeley, CA | Cash Contribution | $5,000 |
| Pro Publica New York, NY | Cash Contribution | $1,035 |
| The Parents Circle Families Forum New York, NY | Cash Contribution | $1,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center Los Angeles, CA | Cash Contribution | $1,000 |
| Actblue Charities Somerville, MA | Cash Contribution | $430 |
| Free Root Operation Chicago, IL | Cash Contribution | $263 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance Salinas, CA | Cash Contribution | $258 |
| Parking Reform Network Portland, OR | Cash Contribution | $250 |
| National Day Laborer Organizing Net Los Angeles, CA | Cash Contribution | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,145 | $107,000 | $35,625 | $30,844 | 15 | $35,625 | — |
| 2024 | $33,770 | $819 | $24,058 | $14,369 | 22 | $24,058 | $819 |
| 2023 | $57,009 | $124 | $9,888 | $6,170 | 30 | $9,888 | $124 |
| 2022 | $66,773 | $67,531 | $3,762 | $2,209 | 7 | $3,762 | $31 |
| 2021 | $3,007 | $4 | $10,163 | $9,224 | 10 | $10,163 | $4 |
| 2020 | $13,166 | $5,007 | $8,072 | $1,697 | 3 | — | $7 |
| 2019 | $16,231 | $1,029 | $6,216 | — | — | — | $20 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include renewable energy, youth education and skill-building, investigative journalism, wilderness conservation, parking reform, safer streets, and climate-related activities. These are grantee missions, not stated foundation priorities. For example, GRID Alternatives describes its mission as advancing economic and environmental justice through renewable energy, while Waterside Workshops engages youth and the community through hands-on learning and outdoor education.
The foundation also reported direct charitable activities: a direct donation to Rising Sun Energy Center, which it identifies as a workforce development agency, work on the William Byron Rumford Historical Sculpture Project in South Berkeley, and the beginning of the HereStories II Public Art Project in South Berkeley.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $30,844. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $20,996, with a median of $258.
The largest grants were $20,996 to GRID Alternatives and $5,000 to Waterside Workshops. Other notable grants included $1,035 to Pro Publica, $1,000 to The Parents Circle Families Forum, $1,000 to the National Immigration Law Center, and $430 to ActBlue Charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Zachary Franklin as President, Sofia Zander as Vice President, and Molly Franklin as Secretary.
Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio is led by Zachary Franklin, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zachary Franklin
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sofia Zander
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Franklin
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susie Franklin (2019–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio
How much does Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio give each year?
Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio gave $31K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 22 grants.
What is Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio's typical grant size?
Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio's median grant in 2025 was $258, and its average grant was $2,056, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio give grants?
Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash Contribution" (15 grants).
Who are Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio's largest grantees?
Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio's largest 2025 grantees include Grid Alternatives ($20,996), Waterside Workshops ($5,000) and Pro Publica ($1,035), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio?
Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio reported $105K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $107K.
What does Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio fund?
The available sources do not state a formal mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio's EIN?
Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4389577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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