Twanda Foundation
Accepts applications
Twanda Foundation is a private foundation in Alamo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $390,366 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$390,366
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$798,900
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $363,837 the year before.
34% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $695,929 | 52 | $822,864 |
| 2024 | $363,837 | 53 | $955,384 |
| 2025 | $390,366 | 51 | $798,900 |
How to apply
| Contact | Twanda Foundation P O Box 986, Alamo, CA 94507 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | No specific application form required any recent appropriate grant application may be submitted. |
| Deadlines | Review and response will be within three weeks of application additional information may be required |
| Restrictions | Grants awarded based on the nonprofits history, types of projects, sources of funding and general qualifications of board and staff. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Twanda Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 45 | $374,850 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $4,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $516 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Muir Health Foundation | Directed to New Cancer Center | $50,000 |
| Las Trampas Inc | Supports Adults with Disabilities | $50,000 |
| The Kelsey | Provide housing for disabled adults | $50,000 |
| Presentation HS | Catholic HS Fund Raiser | $26,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital Foundation | Support childrens hospital | $25,000 |
| Urgent Action Fund via Network for Good | Womens Human Rights Urgently | $25,000 |
| Salesian College Prep HS | Non Profit College Prep HS | $15,000 |
| Diablo Regional Arts Assoc - Women's Artistic Alliance | Regional Arts Support | $10,000 |
| East Bay Times Share the Spirit | Feed Clothe Needy Families in CCC | $10,000 |
| Hospice of the East Bay | Helps families of dying relatives in CC County | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Provides meals for shut-in elderlies | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern California | Provide family planning, education services | $10,000 |
| Salesian College Prep HS | Non Profit College Prep HS | $10,000 |
| CCC Crisis Center | Provides mental health services for refugees and immigrants | $7,500 |
| Lindsay Wildlife Experience | Wildlife Rehabilitation/Kids Summer Camp | $6,000 |
| Round Valley Library | Fund Plumbing Project | $6,000 |
| Aim High | Summer learning program for Tahoe/Truckee | $5,000 |
| Choice in Aging | Provide adult day care | $5,000 |
| KQED Public Radio | Public Radio | $5,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Supports 3rd World families with eye care | $5,000 |
| Shakespeare Lake Tahoe | Lake Tahoe Theater Group | $5,000 |
| Heifer Intl - Women Impowerment | Provides domestic and work animals for 3rd World needy families | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc | Finding a cure for Alzheimers | $2,500 |
| Hospice of Hawaii - Navian | Helps families of dying relatives in Hawaii | $2,500 |
| Sierra Comm House | Support community of Kings Beach | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Helping families in the East Bay | $2,000 |
| Girls Inc of West Contra Costa - Girl Scouts | Inspiring and training girls in West Contra Costa | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio - NPR | Public Radio | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of Northern Calif | Supports Disabled Youth Sport Competition | $2,000 |
| Truckee Tahoe Comm Foundation - Senior Services | Arts, Educ, and Environment issues in Truckee | $2,000 |
| White Pony Express | Provide food and clothing for the needy in Contra Costa County | $2,000 |
| Bread and Roses - East Bay Outreach Pgm | Helps feed needy families in East Bay Area, pediatric hospitals, special needs schools | $1,500 |
| CERI - Center for Empowering Rufugees and Imigrants | Mental Health Services for refugees and imigrants | $1,500 |
| Johnsville Historical Society | Church fund | $1,500 |
| Project Avery - Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents | Supports children with parents in prison | $1,500 |
| Save Mt Diablo | Support saving Mt Diable Park | $1,500 |
| George Mark Children's House | Provide pediatric palliative care | $1,200 |
| How Women Lead | Helping women lead in business | $1,200 |
| KIVA Micro Loans | Womens Micro Loans - Intl | $1,200 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Youth orchestra financial aid | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Sidne J Long
- Lisa K Laird
- William Henry Hank Delevati
- Tina Marie Franklin
- Frank Andrew Franklin
Questions people ask
Does Twanda Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Review and response will be within three weeks of application additional information may be required.
How much does Twanda Foundation give?
$390,366 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Twanda Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sidne J Long (Dir/Pres), Lisa K Laird (Dir/Vp), William Henry Hank Delevati (Dir/Sec/Cf) and Tina Marie Franklin (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Twanda Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, health and housing and homelessness.