SOMArts
SOMArts leverages the power of art as a tool for social change through multi-disciplinary events and exhibitions. Equipping artists with space, mentorship, and the support they need to shift perspectives and innovate solutions, SOMArts fosters access to arts and culture for collective liberation and self-determination.
SOMArts at a glance
In short: SOMArts gave $349K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $116K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $348,817
- -51.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $116,272
- -51.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $143,885
- Total assets
- $1,214,162
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who SOMArts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Related Tactics Collective ($196K). Together the top 3 received $349K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How SOMArts gives
- Giving grew 182% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $720K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $349K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Related Tactics Collective Oakland, CA | Operating Support | $196,100 |
| Queer Cultural Center San Francisco, CA | Cultural Arts Program | $143,885 |
| Media Alliance San Francisco, CA | Operating support | $8,832 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,214,162 | $2,770,911 | $2,994,834 | $348,817 | 3 | $5,251 |
| 2024 | $1,380,227 | $3,194,976 | $3,562,005 | $719,655 | 3 | $1,845 |
| 2023 | $1,782,930 | $3,528,283 | $3,160,783 | $136,255 | 1 | $457 |
| 2022 | $1,482,935 | $2,631,622 | $2,526,077 | $123,868 | 1 | $285 |
| 2021 | $1,339,594 | $1,930,057 | $1,694,463 | $109,683 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $1,027,868 | $1,783,253 | $1,888,436 | $142,284 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $982,276 | $1,830,724 | $1,771,224 | $335,415 | 1 | $584 |
About SOMArts
Based on IRS filings
SOMArts is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $349K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SOMArts is led by Maria Jenson, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Jenson
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$99K (2019) → $120K (2025)
Trisha Lagaso Goldberg
Board Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Waltemade
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dania Cabello
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jess Bullock
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Grummon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paola de la Calle
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stella Lochman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Woody Hanson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Goldfarb
Ed-Lcd
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $107K (2025)
Mike Anderson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Burger
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yennga Khuong
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Luke Spray (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: George McCalman (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Robel Yemiru (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Lois Langevin-King (2024) — Director
- Former: Sally Hansen (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sharaya Souza (2022–2023) — Executive Director - Aicd
- Former: Rhiannon MacFadyen (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Thor Kaslofsky (2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Sizgoric (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Sylvette Sawyers (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Alex Cook (2019) — Director
- Former: Devra Davis (2019) — Director
- Former: Michelle Carlson (2019) — President
- Former: Natalia Bohm (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Rico Hampton (2019) — Director
- Former: Rina Marfatia (2019) — Director
- Former: Sherry Suisman (2019) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $120K, to Maria Jenson (Exec Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about SOMArts
How much does SOMArts give each year?
SOMArts gave $349K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $720K across 3 grants.
What is SOMArts's typical grant size?
SOMArts's median grant in 2025 was $143,885, and its average grant was $116,272, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does SOMArts give grants?
SOMArts gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does SOMArts give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of SOMArts's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is SOMArts?
SOMArts reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is SOMArts?
SOMArts is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is SOMArts's EIN?
SOMArts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2655955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
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