Hap Foundation
Hap Foundation is a private foundation based in Bozeman, Montana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Arizona, California, Montana, and North Carolina, with stated purposes including homelessness assistance, religious activities, education for families, vocational work, and humanitarian aid.
Hap Foundation at a glance
In short: Hap Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Arizona. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,000
- +47.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,800
- +76.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $193,390
- +13.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hap Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1345 Kenyon Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: (406) 570-6406
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hap Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scottsdale Bible Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (36%), California (30%), Montana (23%), and North Carolina (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hap Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 347% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $49K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Bible Church Scottsdale, AZ | Homeless, Foodbank, Energy Share | $10,000 |
| The Bridge Lafayette, CA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Montana Family Institute Inc Laurel, MT | Education for Families | $4,000 |
| 210 Collective Davidson, NC | Vocational Work for Individuals | $2,000 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission Richmond, CA | Homeless and Counseling and Training | $2,000 |
| Bozeman School Foundation Bonzeman, MT | Education for Families | $1,500 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | Religious | $1,000 |
| Gallatin County Love Inc Bozeman, MT | Humanitarian Aid | $1,000 |
| Links Players International Inc Colvis, CA | Religious | $1,000 |
| Community Chaplain Resources Danville, CA | Religious | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,390 | $52,500 | $29,373 | $28,000 | 10 | $28,669 | $8,273 |
| 2024 | $170,263 | $25,350 | $20,500 | $19,000 | 12 | $19,750 | $7,787 |
| 2023 | $165,413 | $22,576 | $49,570 | $48,600 | 16 | $49,085 | $9,024 |
| 2022 | $192,408 | $31,463 | $26,175 | $25,350 | 11 | $25,350 | — |
| 2021 | $187,119 | $30,000 | $21,490 | $20,750 | 14 | $20,750 | — |
| 2020 | $178,609 | $25,000 | $36,570 | $35,950 | 13 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hap Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting Montana families, serving homeless and needy people, introducing golfers to the Gospel, and mobilizing churches to serve communities. These are the grantees’ missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $28,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,750. Notable awards included $10,000 to Scottsdale Bible Church, $5,000 to The Bridge, and $4,000 to Montana Family Institute Inc. Other recipients included Bay Area Rescue Mission ($2,000), 210 Collective ($2,000), Bozeman School Foundation ($1,500), Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($1,000), Gallatin County Love Inc ($1,000), Links Players International Inc ($1,000), and Community Chaplain Resources ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harry A Parks Jer as president, Kristen Parks Sutherland as vice president, and Gail W Parks as secretary.
Hap Foundation is led by Harry A. Parks Jer, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry A. Parks Jer
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail W. Parks
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Parks Sutherland
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harry A. Parks Jr. (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hap Foundation
How much does Hap Foundation give each year?
Hap Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 12 grants.
What is Hap Foundation's typical grant size?
Hap Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,800, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hap Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Hap Foundation give grants?
Hap Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and Montana (23%).
Does Hap Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Hap Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are Hap Foundation's largest grantees?
Hap Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Scottsdale Bible Church ($10,000), The Bridge ($5,000) and Montana Family Institute Inc ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hap Foundation?
Hap Foundation reported $193K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hap Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting Montana families, serving homeless and needy people, introducing golfers to the Gospel, and mobilizing churches to serve communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hap Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hap Foundation's EIN?
Hap Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0375884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hap Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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