CHARITIBLE MISSION

Yoshiki Foundation America is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit, public benefit corporation founded in 2010 by Japanese musician YOSHIKI,

leader of rock bands X Japan and The Last Rockstars.

 

Led by YOSHIKI's desire to help others following tragic events in his personal and professional life, Yoshiki Foundation America provides support for multiple causes important to this groundbreaking artist, including:

Natural disaster relief and recoveryMental health and suicide prevention Refugee assistance in the form of emergency relief operations throughout the world

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2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami

So many others experienced loss. On a mission to give hope, Yoshiki Foundation America was established.

 

Kobe Earthquake

On January 17, 1995, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake devastated Kobe, Japan. X Japan held a charity concert and donated several pianos to the impacted schools.

 

Sichuan Earthquake 

On May 20th, 2008, the city of Sichuan, China, was hit by a magnitude 8.0 earthquake. Over 68,000 people were killed. Yoshiki traveled to the ruined city and witnessed the damage. He donated musical instruments to students who lost everything.

 

Tohoku Earthquake

On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck Northeastern Japan, triggering a catastrophic tsunami. Yoshiki Foundation America raised over $250,000 for the Japan Red Cross Society. Among the donations, Yoshiki auctioned his drum set and crystal piano.

 

Kumamoto Earthquake

On April 14, 2016, a series of earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.0 quake, rocked Kumamoto, Japan. Yoshiki Foundation America donated 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross.

 

Hurricane Harvey

On April 17, 2017, Hurricane Harvey flooded Texas, USA displacing over 30,000 people. Yoshiki Foundation America donated $25,000 to the Red Cross and $100,000 through the Grammy Foundation.

 

Hokkaido Earthquake 

Following the Hokkaido Earthquake in 2018, Yoshiki donated 10 million yen to help with the relief effort. In 2013 Yoshiki visited several schools in Ishinomaki, one of Japan's hardest hit cities by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. He returned in 2015 to kick off  X Japan's world tour with a charity concert and donated the proceeds of $230,000

 

Hurricanes Helene and Milton

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in September and October of 2024, Yoshiki donated $100,000 to disaster relief to aid victims devastated by the storms across the U.S.

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ABOUT YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA

When Yoshiki was 10 years old his life changed forever. His father passed away.

Because of Yoshiki's own pain, he was moved to help the pain of others​

Yoshiki Foundation America Notable contributions​

Board of Directors:

Eric Greenspan

Jeff Mannisto

Jonathan Platt

Yoshiki 

 

Officers:

Jonathan Platt (CFO)

Omar Chohan (Secretary)

 

 

Yoshiki Foundation America form 990 is available upon request

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The United States

  • Yoshiki Foundation America's launch at club Nokia Los Angeles donated proceeds to the Grammy Foundation to Make-A-Wish Foundation, and to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. 
  • Yoshiki donated $125,000 for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. 
  • Yoshiki donated $100,000 for urgent disaster relief to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • For 5 straight years, Yoshiki Foundation America was a main contributor to the annual Pablove Tennis Classic, which supports advanced cancer research and helps children live a love-filled life.
  • Yoshiki donated $150,000 to the Frost school of music in support of music education.
  • Yoshiki Foundation America donated $100,000 to "Covid-19 support foundation," to help musicians whose shows were canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Yoshiki donated $100,000 to "MusiCares" a charity organization to support musicians suffering from mental health due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Yoshiki donated to the Shelly Berg Music Dean Endowment Frost School of Music in support of music education.
  • Yoshiki donated to the Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation in support of the environment, community education projects, and promoting cultural activities.
  • Yoshiki held an auction for a Private Dinner in Tokyo or Los Angeles for the Points of light.
  • Friendly House donation in 2023
  • Japan society of Northern California sponsorship.

 

China

Yoshiki visited a school in the city of Sichuan, China which was hit by the earthquake. Yoshiki donated pianos and several musical instruments. 

 

Hong Kong 

X Japan invited 200 young orphans to their sold-out Hong Kong show during “X Japan World Tour Asia.”

 

Taiwan

  • Yoshiki invited children from local orphanages to attend as a special guest at X Japan’s Taiwan show.
  • Taiwanese Red Cross donation for Hualien Earthquake 2024

 

South Korea

Yoshiki Foundation America donated 100 million won to ChildFund Korea to support victims of the forest fire which struck South Korea in April 2019.   

 

Australia 

Yoshiki donated $50,000 to the Australian Red Cross Society supporting victims of Australian bushfires, and $50,000 to Rain Forest Trust for the conservation of tropical forests. 

 

Ukraine

  • Yoshiki has donated 20 million yen for Ukraine Humanitarian crisis 
  • Yoshiki has donated 10 million yen to the international organization for migration toward Ukraine relief 

 

Japan

  • Yoshiki Foundation America raised over $280,000 for the Japan Red Cross Society benefiting victims of Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami. 
  • Christel Vie Ensemble Foundation auctionYoshiki Foundation America hosted a charity Gala with the  Miss International Beauty Pageant. Proceeds were donated to the United Nations High Commissioner for refugees ( UNHCR).
  • X Japan's world tour kick off concert raised $230,000 for the areas affected by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. 
  • Yoshiki donated 10 million yen to the Japan Red Cross for the Kumamoto earthquake Relief Fund.
  • Yoshiki donated $100,000 to the Birdlife international charity fund to help protect the world's unique wildlife population, global biodiversity, and natural resources.
  • Yoshiki donated 20 million yen to Japan Red Cross Society for victims of Typhoon Faxi.
  • Yoshiki donated 10 million yen to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine to support doctors during Covid-19.
  • Make-A-Wish Japan had "A Chance to Sing an X Japan Song Accompanied by YOSHIKI on Piano".
  • Japan’s 24-hour Television Charity Committee in support of social welfare, the environment, and disaster relief (2018 and 2023)
  • Japanese Red cross society donation to support the Heavy Rain Disaster Relief.
  • Japanese Red Cross Society donation for Hokkaido Earthquake Relief Kyoto Animation Fire donation in July 2019.
  • Japanese Red Cross Society donation for Noto Peninsula Earthquake 2024.

 

Yoshiki Foundation America will continue to support those in need. We can reach out to make a difference together.

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Yoshiki Foundation America a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

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