Some Serious Business
Some Serious Business is a private foundation focused on Artists and performers, based in Abiquiu, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $39K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $94.
Some Serious Business at a glance
In short: Some Serious Business gave $4K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $919.25), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,677
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $919
- +125.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $812
- Total assets
- $38,890
- -70.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Some Serious Business funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wegrowecoorg ($53).
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($3,624), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Some Serious Business gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $831 (2021) to $11K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,624 |
| Wegrowecoorg Santa Fe, NM | General Operating Expenses | $53 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,890 | $-14,097 | $76,511 | $3,677 | 4 | $63,216 | $94 |
| 2024 | $130,841 | $63,115 | $126,473 | $2,858 | 7 | $59,228 | $270 |
| 2023 | $194,099 | $32,615 | $97,887 | $6,650 | 15 | $6,650 | $253 |
| 2022 | $258,128 | $120,409 | $65,076 | $10,962 | 13 | $10,962 | $199 |
| 2021 | $202,795 | $120,176 | $48,557 | $831 | 5 | — | $176 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Some Serious Business is led by Danielle Lesniewski, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danielle Lesniewski
President
Board Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Friedman
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Stark
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Leigh Cherry
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Martin
Treasurer
Director & CFO → Director, CFO & Treasurer, 2022
Director, CFO & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $29K (2025)
Julie Carnahan
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maurice Sanchez (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $29K, to Susan Martin (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Some Serious Business
How much does Some Serious Business give each year?
Some Serious Business gave $4K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 7 grants.
What is Some Serious Business's typical grant size?
Some Serious Business's median grant in 2025 was $812, and its average grant was $919, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Some Serious Business give grants?
Some Serious Business gives mostly in New Mexico: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (38%) and New York (6%).
Does Some Serious Business give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Some Serious Business's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Some Serious Business?
Some Serious Business reported $39K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Some Serious Business?
Some Serious Business is a private foundation focused on Artists and performers, based in Abiquiu, NM. It holds $39K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Some Serious Business's EIN?
Some Serious Business's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3070641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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