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EIN 41-2030241

National Comedy Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
61
City
Jamestown
State
New York
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
Description
National Comedy Center maintains and preserves the legacy of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz through a four-pillar approach to the comedic arts. They produce annual festival programming that includes educational and performance showcases, support the development of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, and celebrate the inspiring lives and enduring legacies of pioneering artists, innovators, and leaders.
Related structure
National Comedy Center is a subordinate organization under National Comedy Center Operator.
Also known as...
Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center
Total revenues
$2,661,795
2023
Total expenses
$3,088,102
2023
Total assets
$4,075,098
2023
Num. employees
61
2023

Program areas at National Comedy Center

Maintain and preserve the lucille ball desi arnaz museum that explores the lives, careers and legacy of the "first couple of Comedy, and the incredible impact they had on the world.
Lucille ball Comedy festival. The program celebrates the comedic arts and showcases talent from around the country. Visitors come together to share laughter while honoring the craft and comedic talent showcased.
The lucy desi museum official shop: every purchase directly supports the legacies of lucille ball and desi arnaz.

Who funds National Comedy Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$700,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)Charitable Support. Any Restrictions Have Been Communicated To the Grantee.$250,000
Johnny Carson FoundationJohnny Carson Exhibit$250,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at National Comedy Center

NameTitleCompensation
Journey GundersonExecutive Director$174,828
Tom BensonPresident$0
Holly SullivanVice President / Director$0
Cindy AronsonSecretary$0
Michael LatoneTreasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for National Comedy Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$934,345
Program services$1,079,079
Investment income and dividends$265,188
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$57,669
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$198,117
Miscellaneous revenues$127,396
Total revenues$2,661,795

Form 990s for National Comedy Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122020-01-27990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Balboa Park Cultural PartnershipSan Diego, CA$4,419,067
Foundation for Contemporary Arts (FCA)New York, NY$6,433,716
Byrd Hoffman Water Mill FoundationNew York, NY$7,095,953
Tryon Fine Arts CenterTryon, NC$828,839
Sebastopol Center for the ArtsSebastopol, CA$694,478
BrucemoreCedar Rapids, IA$4,303,804
Bowlus Fine Arts and Cultural Center TrustIola, KS$684,699
Ocean Reef Cultural CenterKey Largo, FL$4,664,834
Data update history
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Johnny Carson Foundation
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $385,244 from Gebbie Foundation
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 69 2 W 3rd St
Jamestown, NY 14701
County
Chautauqua County, NY
Website URL
lucydesi.com/ 
Phone
(716) 484-0800
IRS details
EIN
41-2030241
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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