Happy Dancing Turtle is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PINE RIVER, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $555K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
+6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$26K
-12.8% YoY
Grant Count
8
-27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+20.0% YoY
About Happy Dancing Turtle
Based on IRS filings
Happy Dancing Turtle is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PINE RIVER, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $555K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,746,692 | $11,026,244 | $10,091,617 |
| Revenue | $712,861 | $550,020 | $220,209 |
| Expenses | $829,390 | $741,237 | $904,314 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $712,853 | $623,479 | $944,044 |
| Net Investment Income | $554,786 | $556,881 | $159,488 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wondertek Children's Museum ($25,000), Pine River Area Foundation ($500), Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation ($250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRAINERD LAKES AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ST CLOUD, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| FRIENDS OF THE TREMPEALEAU LIBRARY TREMPEALEAU, WI | DONATION TO FUNDRAISER | $50 |
| NORTHERN COMMUNITY RADIO INC GRAND RAPIDS, MN | SPONSORSHIP OF UOFM EXTENSION CRSDP LAKES AREA SUSTAINABILITY FEST | $186 |
| PINE RIVER AREA FOUNDATION PINE RIVER, MN | BLUGRASS FESTIVAL SPONSOR | $500 |
| PINE RIVER-BACKUS FAMILY CENTER PINE RIVER, MN | IN LIEU OF RADIOTHON TO END CHILD ABUSE | $100 |
| PINE RIVER-BACKUS PTO PINE RIVER, MN | PTO - FAMILY FUN NIGHT | $100 |
| WONDERTEK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM BRAINERD, MN | CORNERSTORN COMMITMENT | $25,000 |
| XERCES SOCIETY INC PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUINN SWANSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $99,500 |
| LYNN HUNT | CHAIR | 20 | — |
| PAUL HUNT | VICE CHAIR | 10 | — |
| RYAN HUNT | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 10 | — |
| JULIE ANDERHOLM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ERIKA BAILEY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DON HICKMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLIE MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KEVIN THESING | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALEXA SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DEANNE TROTTIER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Dancing Turtle?
Happy Dancing Turtle is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PINE RIVER, MN. It holds $11.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Happy Dancing Turtle?
As of 2024, Happy Dancing Turtle holds $11.7M in total assets with $713K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $26K in 2024.
Where does Happy Dancing Turtle operate?
Happy Dancing Turtle has awarded grants in Minnesota, Oregon, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Happy Dancing Turtle award?
In 2024, Happy Dancing Turtle awarded 8 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Happy Dancing Turtle's EIN?
Happy Dancing Turtle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4188279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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