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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-22.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$720K
+428.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$240K
+76.1% 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 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $720K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,380,227 | $1,782,930 | $1,482,935 |
| Revenue | $3,194,976 | $3,528,283 | $2,631,622 |
| Expenses | $3,562,005 | $3,160,783 | $2,526,077 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,845 | $457 | $285 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Indian Cultural Ctr ($431,885), Asian Pacific Islander Center ($143,885), Queer Cultural Center ($143,885).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Cultural Ctr San Francisco, CA | Cultural Arts Program | $431,885 |
| Asian Pacific Islander Center San Francisco, CA | Cultural Arts Program | $143,885 |
| Queer Cultural Center San Francisco, CA | Cultural Arts Program | $143,885 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Jenson | Exec Director | 40 | $116,327 |
| Robert Goldfarb | ED-LCD | 40 | $109,009 |
| Trisha Lagaso Goldberg | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Mike Anderson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Lisa Burger | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Luke Spray | Director | 1 | — |
| George McCalman | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Erica Waltemade | Director | 1 | — |
| Lois Langevin-King | Director | 1 | — |
| Robel Yemiru | Director | 1 | — |
| Yennga Khuong | 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 $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is SOMArts?
As of 2024, SOMArts holds $1.4M in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $720K in 2024.
Where does SOMArts operate?
SOMArts has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does SOMArts award?
In 2024, SOMArts awarded 3 grants totaling $720K — an average of about $240K 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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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