Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
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
+2.6% from previous year
250 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,000,000 | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | CARSON CENTER RENOVATION FUND - $2,000,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND - $5,000,000 | 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... | Lincoln, NE, US | 2024 |
| $4,500,000 | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | CARSON CENTER RENOVATION FUND - $2,000,000CARSON CENTER ENDOWED DIRECTORSHIP-$2,500,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | 2023 |
| $1,100,000 | FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION | VARIAN TRUBEAM RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM & VAULT-$500,000ION MACHINE-$600,000 | Norfolk, NE, US | 2024 |
| $600,000 | FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION | CARSON CANCER CENTER - VARIAN TRUBEAM RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM AND VAULT - $500,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT -... | Norfolk, NE, US | 2022 |
| $600,000 | FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION | VARIAN TRUBEAM RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM & VAULT-$500,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT-$100,000 | 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... | Lincoln, NE, US | 2024 |
| $505,000 | LA REGIONAL FOOD BANK | BUILDING FUND - $50,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT - $455,000 | Los angeles, CA, US | 2023 |
| $500,000 | LA REGIONAL FOOD BANK | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Los angeles, CA, US | 2022 |
| $500,000 | NORTH FORK AREA TRANSIT | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Norfolk, NE, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
LL
LAWRENCE L WITZER
| COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | $242,000 | 2024 |
AL
ALLAN L ALEXANDER
| CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | $242,000 | 2024 |
JS
JEFFREY SOTZING
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | $85,000 | 2024 |
SS
STEVEN SOTZING
| DIRECTOR | $31,200 | 2024 |
LH
LAWRENCE HELLER
| DIRECTOR | $31,200 | 2024 |
LAWRENCE L WITZER
COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR
ALLAN L ALEXANDER
CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC
STEVEN SOTZING
DIRECTOR
LAWRENCE HELLER
DIRECTOR
JEFFREY SOTZING
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE
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