Ian Somerhalder Foundation
Ian Somerhalder Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Ian Somerhalder Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $449
- -78.0% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $165,247
- +24.4% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Ian Somerhalder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $1.0M (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Farm of Ojai Ojai, CA | A farm rescue dedicated to helping creatures who need it most. The funds were planned to go towards the building of two very essential barns. A horse barn to safely house all 16 of their horses and donkeys and a second barn that will house their 50 sheep, goats, and alpacas. Helped to meet a match grant. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $449 | $165,247 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $164,798 | $2,040 | $132,846 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $295,604 | $1,277 | $230,004 | $25,000 | 1 | $43 |
| 2020 | $583,673 | $1,336,201 | $1,198,970 | $1,007,000 | 2 | $1,036,475 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ian Somerhalder Foundation is led by Ian Somerhalder, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ian Somerhalder
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Shor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin George
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Cho
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Westley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nikki Reed (2020) — Vice President · Filing note: Through 012020
- Former: Veronica Hampton (2020) — Secretary & Director of Operations · Filing note: Through 042020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Ian Somerhalder Foundation
What is Ian Somerhalder Foundation?
Ian Somerhalder Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Ian Somerhalder Foundation operate?
Ian Somerhalder Foundation has awarded grants in California, Texas, Virginia.
What is Ian Somerhalder Foundation's EIN?
Ian Somerhalder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3968460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Ian Somerhalder Foundation funds
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