GIVSUM FOUNDATION

EIN: 273460415 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Costa Mesa, CA

Total Revenue
$1,980,983
Total Expenses
$1,972,530
Total Assets
$49,881
Net Assets
$49,881
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Shawn Wehan
Phone
9492756186
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GIVSUM FOUNDATION, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 74% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

The Givsum Foundations mission is to help individuals to innovate on community problems by providing an ecosystem for success. The Givsum Foundation is a social enterprise incubator we vet new and exciting ideas for the local community provide leadership training and fiscal sponsorships for new ventures. The Givsum Foundation has the unique opportunity to be leading the future of philanthropy by focusing on innovative solutions that market to the next generation. The following organizations: ECB Tournament Tails That Teach and Entheos are the largest funded organizations in the Givsum Foundation network.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $277,858 Revenue: $295,559

ECB Golf Tournament raises funds for artists and musicians in need.

Program 2
Expenses: $281,608 Revenue: $241,014

Tails That Teach inspires kids to be kind to pets and people saving the lives of animals changing the lives of children. Tails that Teach helps bridge that connection through eduction programs and...

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Tails That Teach inspires kids to be kind to pets and people saving the lives of animals changing the lives of children. Tails that Teach helps bridge that connection through eduction programs and our compensation-centered books Love Me Gently as well as Gray Whiskers.

Program 3
Expenses: $196,984 Revenue: $196,984

The Entheos Community is a global collective of makers healers artists cultivators scientists and leaders of six continents from more than forty different countries. The organization works in medical...

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The Entheos Community is a global collective of makers healers artists cultivators scientists and leaders of six continents from more than forty different countries. The organization works in medical psychological research innovates at the intersection of technology and culture and facilitates experiences with the sacred and study of evolution of consciousness.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,980,983
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,980,983

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,909,338
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,941,030
Other Expenses $63,192
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,972,530

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,980,983 $1,139,268 +0.7%
Expenses $1,972,530 $1,155,608 +0.7%
Net Income $8,453 $-16,340 -1.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$31,500
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kristin Epperson Board Member 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Shawn Wehan Chairman 2.00
Officer
$31,500 $0 $31,500
Marie Ryan Board Member 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,980,983 $1,972,530 $49,881 $8,453
2024 $1,139,268 $1,155,608 $41,428 $-16,340
2023 $939,765 $937,548 $203,202 $2,217
2022 $899,743 $838,219 $200,985 $61,524
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