How It’s Supposed to Work Foundation is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You’ll receive a receipt for your records.

Your donation supports two things at the same time:

Immediate relief for people facing urgent harm, and clear, nonpartisan civic learning that helps people understand how the systems affecting their lives actually work. We don’t separate compassion from capacity.

Both. Some funds go directly to relief efforts—such as childcare gaps, domestic violence-related needs, and short-term financial shocks. Other funds support learning tools, explainers, and civic participation programs that help people navigate and influence the systems behind those harms.

At this time, donations are generally unrestricted so we can respond where needs are most urgent. If you’re interested in supporting a specific initiative or partnership, contact us and we’ll talk through options transparently.

No. We are strictly nonpartisan. We do not endorse candidates or support political parties. Our work focuses on education, systems literacy, and civic participation that is compliant with 501(c)(3) rules.

We prioritize lean operations, clear program design, and accountability. Funds are allocated to direct relief, program delivery, and the infrastructure required to operate responsibly and measure impact.