Comedy Gives Back
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$379K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Comedy Gives Back?
Comedy Gives Back is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Johnny Carson Foundation ($175K), California Community Foundation ($90K), Pledgeling Foundation ($51K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $379K in grants to Comedy Gives Back between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Carson Foundation | $175,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| California Community Foundation | $90,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | $51,060 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Reisenbach Philanthropies Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Larry David Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| The Buchwald Family Foundation | $10,664 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Tim Allen Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Larry and Ashley David Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Comedy Gives Back received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | California Community Foundation | DISASTER RESPONSE | $65,000 |
| 2025 | Johnny Carson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Larry David Foundation Inc | DONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE STAND UP COMEDIANS FINANCIAL CRISIS RELIEF, MENTAL HEALTH, AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT. | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Larry and Ashley David Foundation Inc | TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE GRANTS TO STAND-UP COMEDIANS THAT COVER FINANCIAL CRISES, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, AND CHEMICAL DEPENDECY TREATMENT. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Johnny Carson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $33,993 |
| 2023 | Johnny Carson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2023 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $17,067 |
| 2023 | Tim Allen Foundation | HELP STAND UP COMEDIANS IN NEED | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Johnny Carson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2022 | California Community Foundation | HEALTH | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Reisenbach Philanthropies Inc | FIN'L SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Larry David Foundation Inc | DONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE STAND UP COMEDIANS FINANCIAL CRISIS RELIEF, MENTAL HEALTH, AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Buchwald Family Foundation | TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION GOALS. | $5,500 |
| 2021 | Reisenbach Philanthropies Inc | FIN'L SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Buchwald Family Foundation | TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION GOALS. | $5,164 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Comedy Gives Back?
Comedy Gives Back is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Johnny Carson Foundation ($175K), California Community Foundation ($90K), Pledgeling Foundation ($51K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $379K in grants to Comedy Gives Back between 2021–2025.
Who is Comedy Gives Back's largest funder?
Johnny Carson Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Comedy Gives Back, with $175K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Comedy Gives Back received?
IRS 990 filings record $379K in grants to Comedy Gives Back across 16 grants from 8 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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