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.
Key facts about SOMArts
- EIN
- 94-2655955
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $348,817
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $116,272
- Median grant
- $143,885
- Total assets
- $1,214,162
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who SOMArts funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for SOMArts's 3 itemized 2025 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants). 67% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
How SOMArts gives
- Giving grew 182% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
-12.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$349K
-51.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$116K
-51.5% YoY
About SOMArts
Based on IRS filings
SOMArts is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,214,162 | $1,380,227 | $1,782,930 |
| Revenue | $2,770,911 | $3,194,976 | $3,528,283 |
| Expenses | $2,994,834 | $3,562,005 | $3,160,783 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,251 | $1,845 | $457 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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)
- 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)
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Related Tactics Collective ($196,100), Queer Cultural Center ($143,885), Media Alliance ($8,832).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Jenson | Exec Director | 40 | $119,806 |
| Robert Goldfarb | Ed-LCD | 40 | $106,748 |
| Trisha Lagaso Goldberg | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Mike Anderson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Lisa Burger | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Erica Waltemade | Director | 1 | — |
| Yennga Khuong | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Stella Lochman | Director | 1 | — |
| Dania Cabello | Director | 1 | — |
| Jess Bullock | Director | 1 | — |
| Mitch Grummon | Director | 1 | — |
| Woody Hanson | Director | 1 | — |
| Paola de la Calle | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SOMArts?
SOMArts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is SOMArts?
As of 2025, SOMArts holds $1.2M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $349K in 2025.
Where does SOMArts operate?
SOMArts has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does SOMArts award?
In 2025, SOMArts awarded 3 grants totaling $349K — an average of about $116K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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