Twanda Foundation
TWANDA Foundation is a private, 501(c)(3) family foundation based in Alamo, California. The foundation is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that serve vulnerable and underserved populations in their community. Since its inception, TWANDA Foundation has awarded over $4,000,000 in grants to more than 50 nonprofit organizations registered in the United States.
Key facts about Twanda Foundation
- EIN
- 20-3508036
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $390,366
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- Average grant
- $7,654
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (14 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- TWANDA Foundation does not require a specific grant application form. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Twanda Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Twanda Foundation's 51 itemized 2025 grants were California (96%). The most frequent recipient cities were Walnut Creek, CA (6 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants), Oakland, CA (6 grants) and Pleasant Hill, CA (5 grants). None of its 51 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Is Twanda Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 50 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$390K
+7.3% YoY
Grant Count
51
-3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+11.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The TWANDA Foundation seeks to empower and expand opportunities for women, disenfranchised youth, and people with disabilities. The foundation operates with three primary focus areas:
Women's Empowerment and Economic Development
- Employment training and job skills development
- Micro-loans for economic advancement
- Support for victims of domestic violence
- Human rights, women's reproductive rights, and family planning
- Healthcare and hospice care
- Critical and immediate needs, including food and shelter
Education
- Early childhood education
- Tutorial services for low-income students
- Enrichment programs in arts, theater, music, and dance
- Scholarships for college and trade schools
- Job training for young adults, particularly those who did not graduate from high school
Disabled Services
- Services for people with autism, Down syndrome, and other disabilities
- Family respite and pediatric palliative care
- Specialized equipment for the handicapped, including computer and music-related equipment
- Summer camps and sports activities
- Job training and placement assistance
- Day schools
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $1 to $500,000
Average Grant
Amount:** $13,400
How to Apply
TWANDA Foundation does not require a specific grant application form. Applicants should submit a recent grant application previously submitted to another foundation. The foundation reviews each request and responds within three weeks. Additional documents may be requested after initial review, and the foundation may use outside services to learn more about applicant organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, with particular emphasis on Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in California. The foundation has, on occasion, funded national and international nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 51 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $955,384
- Total Revenue: $594,476
- Total Giving: $451,942
- Total Expenses: $462,956
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $822,864
- Total Revenues: $239,887
- Total Expenses: $793,182
The foundation is funded annually on an as-needed basis, as dictated by priority issues determined by the TWANDA Foundation Board. The long-term goal is to fully fund the foundation in the future from the estate of the founders.
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
264 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include John Muir Health Foundation ($50,000), Las Trampas Inc ($50,000), The Kelsey ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Muir Health Foundation Walnut Creek, CA | Directed to New Cancer Center | $50,000 |
| Las Trampas Inc Lafayette, CA | Supports Adults with Disabilities | $50,000 |
| The Kelsey San Francisco, CA | Provide housing for disabled adults | $50,000 |
| Presentation HS San Jose, CA | Catholic HS Fund Raiser | $26,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital Foundation Oakland, CA | Support childrens hospital | $25,000 |
| Urgent Action Fund via Network for Good Calameda, CA | Womens Human Rights Urgently | $25,000 |
| Salesian College Prep HS Richmond, CA | Non Profit College Prep HS | $15,000 |
| Diablo Regional Arts Assoc - Women's Artistic Alliance Walnut Creek, CA | Regional Arts Support | $10,000 |
| East Bay Times Share the Spirit Dublin, CA | Feed Clothe Needy Families in CCC | $10,000 |
| Hospice of the East Bay Pleasant Hill, CA | Helps families of dying relatives in CC County | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Trustees:
- Sidne J Long – President
- Lisa K Laird – Vice President
- Hank Delevati – Vice President, Director, and Grants Manager
- Tina Franklin – Board Member
- Andy Franklin – Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidne J Long | Dir/Pres | 2 | — |
| Lisa K Laird | Dir/VP | 1 | — |
| William Henry Hank Delevati | Dir/Sec/CF | 15 | $78,000 |
| Tina Marie Franklin | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Frank Andrew Franklin | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Twanda Foundation fund?
The TWANDA Foundation seeks to empower and expand opportunities for women, disenfranchised youth, and people with disabilities. The foundation operates with three primary focus areas: • Employment training and job skills development • Micro-loans for economic advancement • Support for victims of domestic violence • Human rights, women's reproductive rights, and family planning • Healthcare and hospice care • Critical and immediate needs, including food and shelter • Early childhood education • …
How do I apply for a grant from Twanda Foundation?
TWANDA Foundation does not require a specific grant application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Twanda Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, with particular emphasis on Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in California. The foundation has, on occasion, funded national and international nonprofits.
What size grants does Twanda Foundation award?
In 2025, Twanda Foundation awarded 51 grants totaling $390K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Twanda Foundation's EIN?
Twanda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3508036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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