Evan R Hansen Legacy Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SAID ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE.SOME OF THE MORE SPECIFIC INITIATIVES OF THE CORPORATION ARE TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION, CTE RESEARCH, AWARENESS AND PROVIDING SPIRITUAL HEALTH, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE IN NEED.
- Income
- $69,867
- Spending
- $46,554
- Reserves
- 20.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
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 (3)
- $10,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION FUNDED A NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AT MARIAN UNIVERSITY
- $10,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION FUNDED A SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT MERCIFUL HELP CENTER. INTERNS WORK ON SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAMS FEEDING 400 CHILDREN PER WEEK AND SUPPORT TOOLS FOR SCHOOL PRGRAM PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
- $23,472 spent. GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING RESEARCH AND MENTAL HEALTH CAUSES.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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