Young Adults With Epilepsy Central Coast Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To empower and support young adults with epilepsy through Peer Support & Community Programs Education & Outreach Programs and Advocacy.
- Income
- $151,032
- Spending
- $48,443
- Reserves
- 30.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 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 (3)
- $14,651 spent. Young Adults with Epilepsy provides free peer-support groups and social-connection activities for young adults living with epilepsy. These meetings offer education coping strategies and friendship in a safe and supportive environment helping to reduce isolation and stigma. In 2024 YAWE hosted weekly online peer support groups and monthly online workshops and organized community and awareness-building events. Approximately 500 participants engaged in these activities.
- $11,748 spent. Education & Outreach - YAWE provides educational workshops awareness campaigns and digital content concentrating on seizure first aid self-management and mental health. Utilizing social media email programs workshops and the Carpe Seizen podcast YAWE enhances the voices of young adults and promotes epilepsy awareness. In 2024 educational programs reached around 300,000 individuals through online and offline interactions. Note: this figure encompasses overall social media outreach.
- $4,831 spent. Advocacy & Leadership Development - YAWE empowers young adults with epilepsy to advocate for themselves and their community through leadership development public speaking and participation in professional and community events. In 2024 team members took part in several advocacy initiatives including a Mental Health Panel presenting at the California Neurology Society and supporting community events such as the Walk for Epilepsy Utah.
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 November 6, 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 July 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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