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Ian Somerhalder Foundation Receives $100,000

The Ian Somerhalder Foundation recently received $100,000 from Chase Community Giving.

The Ian Somerhalder Foundation is putting its newly donated $100,000 from the Chase Community Giving competition toward the ISF Sanctuary, which benefits the animals, youth, and the environment. On September 20 the Vampire Diaries actor tweeted to express his gratitude, “Thank you all … for rallying and voting for #ISFoundation in Chase Community Giving program! We won $100,000!” The foundation’s primary focus is to empower and educate people to positively change the lives of others, especially youth overcoming behavioral problems and animals who have suffered abuse. Three other animal-rescue organizations also received $100,000 from CCG.

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