LIVENATIONORG FOUNDATION

EIN: 474907184 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Total Revenue
$1,024,175
Total Expenses
$2,194,748
Total Assets
$5,200,943
Net Assets
$5,136,709
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
ZACH FRIEDLAND
Phone
3109752549
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LIVENATIONORG FOUNDATION, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 51% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 114% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $847,945 Revenue: $54,830

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $677,855 Revenue: $650,481

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $126,265 Revenue: $131,168

GIGTERNSHIPS: During the year, the organization delivered workforce development programming, including course design for careers in music and live entertainment, apprenticeship initiatives, and...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $678,842
Program Service Revenue $345,333
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,024,175

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $465,733
Salaries & Benefits $1,253,103
Fundraising Expenses $35,520
Program Expenses $1,652,065
Other Expenses $475,912
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,194,748

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,024,175 $2,078,957 -0.5%
Expenses $2,194,748 $2,687,092 -0.2%
Net Income $-1,170,573 $-608,135 +0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
16
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURA CLARK DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS 40.00
$135,722 $9,071 $144,793
NURIT SMITH FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
$132,709 $2,171 $134,880
PATTI-ANNE TARLTON President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH FRIEDLAND Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNEL EVANS Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI LILLY Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN FORD Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAITLYN HENRICH Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTO ADRIAN FIERRO Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,024,175 $2,194,748 $5,200,943 $-1,170,573
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $7,111,756 $2,593,108 $7,078,158 $4,518,648
2022 $1,743,456 $2,360,304 $2,573,464 $-616,848
2021 $3,522,048 $3,840,776 $3,094,278 $-318,728
2020 $16,004,064 $14,178,664 $3,636,640 $1,825,400
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