Happ Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Highland Park, IL EIN: 39-3933950

The foundation's mission is to support youth wellness, education, and access to sports, particularly for children in under served areas.

Key facts about Happ Foundation

In short: Happ Foundation gave $264K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $53K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
39-3933950
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$264,336
Grants made (2026)
5
Average grant
$52,867
Median grant
$50,996
Total assets
$211,528
Primary geography
Florida (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$212K

Annual Giving

$264K

Grant Count

5

Avg Grant Size

$53K

About Happ Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Happ Foundation is a public charity, based in Highland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $212K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $264K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 5 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

Cities

ChicagoCoconut CreekLisleSt Petersburg

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K5 grants2026

In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $264K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2026

Anthony Rizzo Family Foundati: $142KAnthony Rizzo Family Foundati$142KChicago Cubs Charities: $53KChicago Cubs Charities$53KGiveSmart: $51KGiveSmart$51KAudrey and Monty Memler: $11KAudrey and Monty Memler$11KIllinois Restaurant Associati: $8KIllinois Restaurant Associati$8K

The largest 2026 recipient was Anthony Rizzo Family Foundati ($142K). Together the top 5 received $264K.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Anthony Rizzo Family Foundati Coconut Creek, FLGeneral$142,000
Chicago Cubs Charities Chicago, ILGeneral$52,840
GiveSmart St Petersburg, FLGeneral$50,996
Audrey and Monty Memler Lisle, ILGeneral$11,000
Illinois Restaurant Associati Chicago, ILGeneral$7,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$100K$200K$300K2026
Metric2026
Total Assets$211,528
Revenue$271,836
Expenses$60,308
Net Investment Income—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Happ Foundation is led by Ian Happ, President & CEO on the 2026 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Ian Happ

    President & CEO

    New on the 2026 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Happ

    Treasurer

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Happ

    Vice President

    New on the 2026 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Mazur

    Secretary

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2026. "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 Happ Foundation

How much does Happ Foundation give each year?

Happ Foundation gave $264K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.

What is Happ Foundation's typical grant size?

Happ Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $50,996, and its average grant was $52,867, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.

Where does Happ Foundation give grants?

Happ Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).

Does Happ Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Happ Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.

Who are Happ Foundation's largest grantees?

Happ Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Anthony Rizzo Family Foundati ($142,000), Chicago Cubs Charities ($52,840) and GiveSmart ($50,996), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Happ Foundation?

Happ Foundation reported $212K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $272K.

What is Happ Foundation's EIN?

Happ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-3933950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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