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Livenationorg Foundation

EIN 47-4907184 · Beverly Hills, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIVENATION.ORG UPLIFTS THE FANS, ARTISTS, CREWS, AND COMMUNITIES THAT MAKE LIVE MUSIC POSSIBLE. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIO MISSION FOCUSED ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR INDIVIDUALS PURSUING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. WHILE THESE PROGRAMS WERE COMPLETED DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN TRANSITIONING TOWARD A BROADER APPROACH THAT INCLUDES GRANTS, RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCES FOR FANS, ARTISTS, CREWS, AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
16
Highest pay
$144,793, director, programs

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 114% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $847,945 spent. Crew Nation + Blues Schoolhouse: LiveNation.org provides direct financial assistance to live music professionals through Crew Nation, which delivers emergency relief grants to crew members facing hardship due to unforeseen circumstances, including industry disruptions, natural disasters, and personal crises. During the year, the organization also conducted education-based experiences, including Blues Schoolhouse, which provided exposure to the history and cultural impact of live music through learning experiences connected to live events and artist storytelling. These activities reflect programming completed during the year as the organization transitions its focus toward grantmaking and access initiatives.
  2. $677,855 spent. OTRA+Career Development+Artist Development: The organization provides financial assistance through On the Road Again, offering grants to touring artists and crew members facing hardship due to unforeseen circumstances, including industry disruptions and personal crises. During the year, the organization also delivered career and artist development programming, including workshops, mentorship, and industry exposure. These activities reflect programming completed during the year as the organization transitions.
  3. $126,265 spent. GIGTERNSHIPS: During the year, the organization delivered workforce development programming, including course design for careers in music and live entertainment, apprenticeship initiatives, and internship opportunities within the live music industry. These activities provided participants with practical skills, industry exposure, and pathways to employment. These efforts reflect legacy programming completed during the year as the organization transitions its focus toward grantmaking and access initiatives.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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