JOHNNY CARSON FOUNDATION
2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $16.7M · expenses $16.4M · assets $120.7M
- EIN
- 20-5885752
- Address
- 16030 VENTURA BLVD STE 320, ENCINO, CA 91436-2769
- NTEE code
- -
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2006
- Cross-check
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
6 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence L Witzer | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 2014-2024 | $270,500 | $2,364,500 | 1 |
| Allan L Alexander | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | 2014-2024 | $270,500 | $2,364,500 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Sotzing | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | 2017-2024 | $111,250 | $706,250 | 1 |
| Lawrence Heller | DIRECTOR | 2014-2024 | $45,350 | $417,950 | 1 |
| Steven Sotzing | DIRECTOR | 2017-2024 | $47,150 | $338,350 | 1 |
| Steve Sotzing (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2016 | $41,600 | $83,200 | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 5 people listed · 5 paid, $745K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE L WITZER | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 20 | $270,500 | - | $0 | $270,500 | 1 |
| ALLAN L ALEXANDER | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | 20 | $270,500 | - | $0 | $270,500 | 1 |
| JEFFREY SOTZING | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | 16 | $111,250 | - | $0 | $111,250 | 1 |
| STEVEN SOTZING | DIRECTOR | 3 | $47,150 | - | $0 | $47,150 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE HELLER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $45,350 | - | $0 | $45,350 | 1 |
2023 · 5 people listed · 5 paid, $671K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE L WITZER | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| ALLAN L ALEXANDER | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| JEFFREY SOTZING | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | 16 | $85,000 | - | $0 | $85,000 | 1 |
| STEVEN SOTZING | DIRECTOR | 3 | $52,000 | - | $0 | $52,000 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE HELLER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $50,200 | - | $0 | $50,200 | 1 |
2022 · 5 people listed · 5 paid, $631K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE L WITZER | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| ALLAN L ALEXANDER | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| JEFFREY SOTZING | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | 16 | $85,000 | - | $0 | $85,000 | 1 |
| STEVEN SOTZING | DIRECTOR | 3 | $31,200 | - | $0 | $31,200 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE HELLER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $31,200 | - | $0 | $31,200 | 1 |
2021 · 5 people listed · 5 paid, $652K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE L WITZER | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| ALLAN L ALEXANDER | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| JEFFREY SOTZING | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | 16 | $85,000 | - | $0 | $85,000 | 1 |
| STEVEN SOTZING | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE HELLER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
2020 · 5 people listed · 5 paid, $652K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE L WITZER | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| ALLAN L ALEXANDER | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| JEFFREY SOTZING | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | 16 | $85,000 | - | $0 | $85,000 | 1 |
| STEVEN SOTZING | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE HELLER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
2019 · 5 people listed · 5 paid, $652K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE L WITZER | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| ALLAN L ALEXANDER | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| JEFFREY SOTZING | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | 16 | $85,000 | - | $0 | $85,000 | 1 |
| STEVEN SOTZING | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE HELLER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
2018 · 5 people listed · 5 paid, $652K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE L WITZER | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| ALLAN L ALEXANDER | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| JEFFREY SOTZING | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRE | 16 | $85,000 | - | $0 | $85,000 | 1 |
| STEVEN SOTZING | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE HELLER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
2017 · 5 people listed · 5 paid, $652K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE L WITZER | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| ALLAN L ALEXANDER | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | 20 | $242,000 | - | $0 | $242,000 | 1 |
| JEFFREY SOTZING | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRECTOR | 16 | $85,000 | - | $0 | $85,000 | 1 |
| STEVEN SOTZING | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE HELLER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
2016 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $483K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE L WITZER | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 20 | $200,000 | - | $0 | $200,000 | 1 |
| ALLAN L ALEXANDER | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIREC | 20 | $200,000 | - | $0 | $200,000 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE HELLER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
| STEVE SOTZING | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
2014 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $483K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE L WITZER | COO/CFO/SEC/DIRECTOR | 20 | $200,000 | - | $0 | $200,000 | 1 |
| ALLAN L ALEXANDER | CEO/PRES/GEN COUNSEL/DIRECTOR | 20 | $200,000 | - | $0 | $200,000 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE HELLER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
| STEVE SOTZING | DIRECTOR | 3 | $41,600 | - | $0 | $41,600 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 3 contractors · $590K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICG ADVISORS | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $405,380 |
| GENERAL CREATIVITY CONSULTING | LOS ANGELES, CA | CONSULTING | $108,000 |
| GETTLESON WITZER & O'CONNOR | ENCINO, CA | ACCOUNTING AND TAX | $76,300 |
2023 · 2 contractors · $659K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICG ADVISORS | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $551,080 |
| GENERAL CREATIVITY CONSULTING | LOS ANGELES, CA | CONSULTING | $108,000 |
2022 · 3 contractors · $725K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICG ADVISORS | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $567,228 |
| GENERAL CREATIVITY CONSULTING | LOS ANGELES, CA | CONSULTING | $98,000 |
| GETTLESON WITZER & O'CONNOR | ENCINO, CA | TAX AND ACCOUNTING | $60,000 |
2021 · 2 contractors · $651K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICG ADVISORS | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $590,964 |
| GETTLESON WITZER & O'CONNOR | ENCINO, CA | TAX AND ACCOUNTING | $60,000 |
2020 · 2 contractors · $626K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICG ADVISORS | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $566,416 |
| GETTLESON WITZER & O'CONNOR | ENCINO, CA | TAX AND ACCOUNTING | $60,000 |
2019 · 3 contractors · $696K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICG ADVISORS | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $563,300 |
| GETTLESON WITZER & O'CONNOR | ENCINO, CA | TAX AND ACCOUNTING | $78,300 |
| AMI ASSET MANAGEMENT | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $54,021 |
2018 · 3 contractors · $718K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICG ADVISORS | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $564,334 |
| GETTLESON WITZER & O'CONNOR | ENCINO, CA | TAX AND ACCOUNTING | $78,300 |
| AMI ASSET MANAGEMENT | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $75,729 |
2017 · 4 contractors · $755K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICG ADVISORS | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $560,388 |
| GETTLESON WITZER & O'CONNOR | ENCINO, CA | TAX AND ACCOUNTING | $73,200 |
| AMI ASSET MANAGEMENT | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $69,953 |
| ACR ALPINE CAPITAL RESEARCH | SAINT LOUIS, MO | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $51,073 |
2016 · 4 contractors · $750K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICG ADVISORS | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $551,764 |
| GETTLESON WITZER & O'CONNOR | ENCINO, CA | TAX AND ACCOUNTING | $78,300 |
| AMI ASSET MANAGEMENT | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $60,662 |
| NORMAN HOLLYN | LOS ANGELES, CA | CONSULTING | $59,349 |
2014 · 3 contractors · $703K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICG ADVISORS | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $565,085 |
| GETTLESON WITZER & O'CONNOR | ENCINO, CA | TAX AND ACCOUNTING | $71,300 |
| AMI ASSET MANAGEMENT | LOS ANGELES, CA | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $66,347 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 259 grants to organizations · $13.3M
2023 · 252 grants to organizations · $13.3M
2022 · 250 grants to organizations · $15.5M
2021 · 240 grants to organizations · $13.2M
2020 · 212 grants to organizations · $14.4M
2019 · 196 grants to organizations · $8.6M
2018 · 198 grants to organizations · $8.2M
2017 · 198 grants to organizations · $8.0M
2016 · 173 grants to organizations · $6.9M
2014 · 175 grants to organizations · $8.2M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $16,657,170 | $16,386,445 | $120,740,620 | $120,740,620 | - | - | $744,750 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $13,128,284 | $16,317,304 | $120,469,895 | $120,469,895 | - | - | $671,200 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $10,509,086 | $18,820,169 | $123,658,915 | $123,658,915 | - | - | $631,400 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $12,550,122 | $16,466,077 | $131,959,998 | $131,959,998 | - | - | $652,200 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $14,900,668 | $17,800,834 | $135,875,953 | $135,875,953 | - | - | $652,200 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $11,854,293 | $11,459,584 | $138,749,732 | $138,749,732 | - | - | $652,200 | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $8,699,011 | $11,110,290 | $138,355,023 | $138,355,023 | - | - | $652,200 | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $10,548,605 | $11,345,433 | $140,766,302 | $140,766,302 | - | - | $652,200 | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $8,379,032 | $9,624,675 | $141,563,124 | $141,563,124 | - | - | $483,200 | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $8,944,697 | $10,830,397 | $147,312,080 | $147,312,080 | - | - | $483,200 | - | - |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $16,386,445 spent · pay $748,338 · grants $13,336,100 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $13,336,100 | 81.4% | |
| Other expenses | $1,219,781 | 7.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $744,750 | 4.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $693,485 | 4.2% | |
| Taxes | $310,237 | 1.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $76,300 | 0.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,588 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,204 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $16,386,445 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $16,317,304 spent · pay $672,838 · grants $13,302,700 · events $1,021
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $13,302,700 | 81.5% | |
| Other expenses | $1,429,807 | 8.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $805,223 | 4.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $671,200 | 4.1% | |
| Taxes | $56,602 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $48,000 | 0.3% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,638 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,113 | 0.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $1,021 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $16,317,304 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $18,820,169 spent · pay $632,438 · grants $15,466,600 · events $2,097
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $15,466,600 | 82.2% | |
| Other expenses | $1,668,036 | 8.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $824,725 | 4.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $631,400 | 3.4% | |
| Taxes | $164,791 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $60,000 | 0.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $2,097 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,482 | 0.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,038 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $18,820,169 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $16,466,077 spent · pay $653,550 · grants $13,249,300 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $13,249,300 | 80.5% | |
| Other expenses | $1,474,001 | 9.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $800,579 | 4.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $652,200 | 4.0% | |
| Taxes | $226,155 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $61,500 | 0.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,350 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $992 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $16,466,077 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $17,800,834 spent · pay $653,138 · grants $14,368,365 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $14,368,365 | 80.7% | |
| Other expenses | $1,666,714 | 9.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $790,159 | 4.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $652,200 | 3.7% | |
| Taxes | $255,488 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $66,500 | 0.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $938 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $470 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $17,800,834 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $11,459,584 spent · pay $652,200 · grants $8,564,200 · events $5,752
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $8,564,200 | 74.7% | |
| Other expenses | $1,291,792 | 11.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $748,888 | 6.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $652,200 | 5.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $108,300 | 0.9% | |
| Taxes | $86,732 | 0.8% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $5,752 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,720 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $11,459,584 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $11,110,290 spent · pay $652,200 · grants $8,216,800 · events $1,061
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $8,216,800 | 74.0% | |
| Other expenses | $1,115,386 | 10.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $752,443 | 6.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $652,200 | 5.9% | |
| Taxes | $265,704 | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $106,450 | 1.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $1,061 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $246 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $11,110,290 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $11,345,433 spent · pay $652,200 · grants $8,008,300 · events $2,460
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $8,008,300 | 70.6% | |
| Other expenses | $1,580,077 | 13.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $763,015 | 6.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $652,200 | 5.7% | |
| Taxes | $233,264 | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $100,500 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $5,617 | 0.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $2,460 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $11,345,433 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $9,624,675 spent · pay $483,200 · grants $6,859,350 · events $3,144
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $6,859,350 | 71.3% | |
| Other expenses | $1,301,395 | 13.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $816,946 | 8.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $483,200 | 5.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $109,800 | 1.1% | |
| Taxes | $39,060 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $11,780 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $3,144 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $9,624,675 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $10,830,397 spent · pay $489,038 · grants $8,214,500 · events $1,733
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $8,214,500 | 75.8% | |
| Other expenses | $845,451 | 7.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $795,716 | 7.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $483,200 | 4.5% | |
| Taxes | $274,677 | 2.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $100,637 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $95,300 | 0.9% | |
| Occupancy | $13,345 | 0.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,838 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $1,733 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $10,830,397 | 100% |