Comedy Gives Back is located in Venice, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Comedy Gives Back is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO CREATING A SAFETY NET FOR STAND-UP COMEDIANS IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:- 1ST ANNUAL COMEDY GIVES BACK CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC FUNDRAISER- COMEDY GIVES BACK LAUGHING 4 GOOD - NATIONWIDE DAY OF COMEDY - BETTER HELP PARTNERSHIP LAUNCH IN DECEMBER 2021 - VARIOUS CGB CONNECTS 2021 EVENTS (PROVIDING TOOLS TO THE COMEDY COMMUNITY, INVITING GUESTS FROM THE INDUSTRY TO APPEAR - MEET A DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE, AGENT, BOOKER, HOW TO DO YOUR TAXES, ETC)- SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING- JOHN A. REISENBACH FOUNDATION GRANTS- COMEDY GIVES BACK SUPPORTS A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER BENEFIT FUNDRAISER(SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)- BEGAN AN ONGOING WEEKLY RECOVERY MEETING IN LA- CGB RECOVERY MEETINGS AT COMEDY FESTIVALS: * MOONTOWER * NASHVILLE COMEDY FESTIVAL * NETFLIX IS A JOKE FESTIVAL * ALL THINGS COMEDY & NETFLIX GOLF TOURNAMENT * COMEDY RECORDS ALL STAR INDUSTRY VS ARTISTS BASKETBALL GAME AT NETFLIX COMEDY FEST * GABE HENRY'S "EATING SALAD DRUNK"
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joanna Scott Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcie Cleary Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Kellison Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Becky Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Rath Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Geof Wills Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $73,471 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $316,563 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $41,400 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $390,034 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,526 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$4,910 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $393,650 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $122,998 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $26,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,133 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $25,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $152 |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,715 |
| Office expenses | $6,408 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,829 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,427 |
| All other expenses | $1,124 |
| Total functional expenses | $390,286 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $70,995 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,500 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $633 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $79,128 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,869 |
| Grants payable | $500 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $14,369 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $64,759 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $79,128 |