Overview
The Johnny Carson Foundation, based in Encino, California, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $123.7 million. The foundation's annual expenses are around $18.8 million, with a revenue of about $10.5 million. It focuses on supporting a wide range of social issues, including health, reproductive health care, family planning, human services, and youth development, particularly for adults, older adults, economically disadvantaged people, low-income individuals, and people with disabilities. The foundation funds initiatives across numerous cities and states in the United States, including major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Key personnel include Lawrence L. Witzer, COO/CFO/Secretary/Director, and Allan L. Alexander, CEO/President/General Counsel/Director, both receiving a compensation of $242,000 annually. The foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life for various communities through its targeted funding efforts.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $131,959,998 in 2023
250 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,000,000 | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | CARSON CENTER RENOVATION FUND - $2,000,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND - $5,000,000 | 101 LINCOLN MALL SUITE 300 LINCOLN, NE US | 2022 |
| $5,020,000 | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | CARSON CENTER FOR EMERGING MEDIA ARTS - $1,000,000CARSON CENTER RENOVATION FUND - $1,000,000CARSON C... | 101 LINCOLN MALL SUITE 300 LINCOLN, NE US | 2024 |
| $4,500,000 | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | CARSON CENTER RENOVATION FUND - $2,000,000CARSON CENTER ENDOWED DIRECTORSHIP-$2,500,000 | 101 LINCOLN MALL SUITE 300 LINCOLN, NE US | 2023 |
| $1,100,000 | FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION | VARIAN TRUBEAM RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM & VAULT-$500,000ION MACHINE-$600,000 | 2700 NORFOLK AVE NORFOLK, NE US | 2024 |
| $600,000 | FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION | CARSON CANCER CENTER - VARIAN TRUBEAM RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM AND VAULT - $500,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT -... | 2700 NORFOLK AVE NORFOLK, NE US | 2022 |
| $600,000 | FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION | VARIAN TRUBEAM RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM & VAULT-$500,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT-$100,000 | 2700 NORFOLK AVE NORFOLK, NE US | 2023 |
| $529,000 | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA | LAPTOPS FOR CARSON CENTER FOR EMERGING MEDIA ARTS- $220,000TECHNOLOGY FUND FOR CARSON CENTER FOR EME... | 102 WOODS ART BUILDING LINCOLN, NE US | 2024 |
| $505,000 | LA REGIONAL FOOD BANK | BUILDING FUND - $50,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT - $455,000 | 1734 E S41ST STREET LOS ANGELES, CA US | 2023 |
| $500,000 | LA REGIONAL FOOD BANK | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | 1734 E S41ST STREET LOS ANGELES, CA US | 2022 |
| $500,000 | NORTH FORK AREA TRANSIT | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | 222 N 4TH STREET NORFOLK, NE US | 2024 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
LLW
LAWRENCE L WITZER
| COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | $242000 | 2022 |
ALA
ALLAN L ALEXANDER
| CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | $242000 | 2022 |
LLW
LAWRENCE L WITZER
| COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | $242000 | 2023 |
ALA
ALLAN L ALEXANDER
| CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | $242000 | 2023 |
LLW
LAWRENCE L WITZER
| COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | $242000 | 2024 |
ALA
ALLAN L ALEXANDER
| CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | $242000 | 2024 |
JS
JEFFREY SOTZING
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | $85000 | 2022 |
JS
JEFFREY SOTZING
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | $85000 | 2023 |
JS
JEFFREY SOTZING
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | $85000 | 2024 |
SS
STEVEN SOTZING
| DIRECTOR | $41600 | 2022 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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