Adam Yauch Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ADAM YAUCH WAS A MEMBER OF THE FAMOUS BAND BEASTIE BOYS WHICH WAS RECENTLY INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN APRIL OF 2012. IN 2009, AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 44, ADAM WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. ADAM PASSED AWAY THREE YEARS LATER IN MAY OF 2012. IN ADAM'S LOVING MEMORY, HIS FAMILY AND FORMER BAND MATES (MIKE DIAMOND AND ADAM HOROVITZ) SET UP THE ADAM YAUCH FOUNDATION. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE CHARITY'S PRIMARY FUNCTION WILL BE TO MAKE GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT FURTHER THE PROJECTS AND OBJECTIVES SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Income
- $182
- Spending
- $0
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- Thus far, the Charity's past and present activities have been limited to (i) organizing the Charity, and (ii) preparing the 1023 Application for Recognition of Exemption. Application").
- THE CHARITY HAS GENERATED DONATIONS WITH MINIMAL COSTS AND IS NEAR ITS FUNDING GOAL FOR ITS NEXT PROJECT
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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