Happ Foundation
The foundation's mission is to support youth wellness, education, and access to sports, particularly for children in under served areas.
Happ Foundation at a glance
In short: Happ Foundation gave $264K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $53K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- 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)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Happ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo Family Foundati Coconut Creek, FL | General | $142,000 |
| Chicago Cubs Charities Chicago, IL | General | $52,840 |
| GiveSmart St Petersburg, FL | General | $50,996 |
| Audrey and Monty Memler Lisle, IL | General | $11,000 |
| Illinois Restaurant Associati Chicago, IL | General | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $211,528 | $271,836 | $60,308 | $264,336 | 5 |
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.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
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