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Johnny Carson Comedy Festival Inc

  • Norfolk, NE
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 2007
  • EIN: 47-0700219

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics / Fairs, County and Other (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$86.2k (2024)

Expenses
$112k (2024)

Total Assets
$11.3k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$86,154
Expenses
$111,873
Net Income
-$25,719
Net Assets
$11,255
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,154
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,255
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $11,255
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pat Janssen (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Mckay (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kadra Novak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sam Wieseler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Wieseler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Mckenzie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vickie Hrabanek (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lonn Atwood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Miller (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryne Hoffart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$128,959
Expenses
$114,099
Net Income
$14,860
Net Assets
$36,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $128,959
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,974
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $36,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pat Janssen (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Mckay (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kadra Novak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anne Pruss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mason Zimmerer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Mckenzie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vickie Hrabanek (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lonn Atwood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Miller (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 28, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$138,942
Expenses
$149,377
Net Income
-$10,435
Net Assets
$22,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,942
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,114
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $22,114
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pat Janssen (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Mckay (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kadra Novak (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anne Pruss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mason Zimmerer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Mckenzie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vickie Hrabanek (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lonn Atwood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Miller (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jake Arkfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,485
Expenses
$1,936
Net Income
$549
Net Assets
$32,549
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,485
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,549
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,549
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Austen Hagood (President) $0 $0 $0
Chase Pflueger (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Brogan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anne Pruss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Wattier (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Jim Mckenzie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Staub (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lonn Atwood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Denice Hansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Liz Wallace (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,889
Expenses
$5,997
Net Income
$892
Net Assets
$32,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,889
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,000
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,000
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Austen Hagood (President) $0 $0 $0
Chase Pflueger (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Brogan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anne Pruss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Wattier (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Jim Mckenzie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Staub (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lonn Atwood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Denice Hansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Mckay (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$150,026
Expenses
$148,779
Net Income
$1,247
Net Assets
$31,108
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,026
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,108
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $31,108
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Austen Hagood (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Chase Pflueger (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Brogan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anne Pruss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Wattier (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Jim Mckenzie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Staub (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lonn Atwood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Denice Hansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Liz Lienemann (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$143,776
Expenses
$132,920
Net Income
$10,856
Net Assets
$29,861
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,776
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,861
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $29,861
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Austen Hagood (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Chase Pflueger (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Jean Hopkins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anne Pruss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Wattier (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Linda Libengood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Mckenzie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Staub (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lonn Atwood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Shipley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Denice Hansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Liz Wallace (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,964
Expenses
$261,117
Net Income
-$13,153
Net Assets
$19,005
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,964
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,005
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,005
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Wattier (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Wacker (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Jean Hopkins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Linda Libengood (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Austen Hagood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Mckenzie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Staub (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lonn Atwood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Shipley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Denice Hansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 3, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$166,762
Expenses
$175,990
Net Income
-$9,228
Net Assets
$32,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,762
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,158
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Zimmerer (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Wattier (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Janelle Gerharter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Linda Libengood (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lori Williams (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Kent Warneke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Pflueger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Collins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Brogan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Austen Hagood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Wacker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Denice Hansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,919
Expenses
$232,810
Net Income
-$34,891
Net Assets
$41,385
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $197,919
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,385
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $41,385
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kent Warneke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Williams (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Paula Pflueger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Wattier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Janelle Gerharter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pam Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Collins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Libengood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Zimmerer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Brogan (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Wacker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 26, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$196,963
Expenses
$194,963
Net Income
$2,000
Net Assets
$72,556
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,963
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,556
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $72,556
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kent Warneke (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Lori Williams (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Paula Pflueger (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Wattier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Jedlicka (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pam Carlson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Collins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Mckay (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jared Stiek (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Brogan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Brogan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 4, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$207,660
Expenses
$172,775
Net Income
$34,885
Net Assets
$70,556
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $207,660
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,556
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $70,556
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kent Warneke (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Lori Williams (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Pflueger (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Collins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Wattier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Jedlicka (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pam Carlson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Mckay (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jared Stiek (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$157,835
Expenses
$154,750
Net Income
$3,085
Net Assets
$35,671
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $157,835
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,671
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $35,671

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$164,005
Expenses
$139,425
Net Income
$24,580
Net Assets
$32,586
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,005
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,586
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,586

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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