Happy Landings Homes Inc
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Happy Landings Homes Inc at a glance
In short: Happy Landings Homes Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $635,811
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Happy Landings Homes Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Promise in Brevard ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $332K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Promise in Brevard West Melbourne, FL | Housing | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $635,811 | $523 | $35,918 | $10,000 | 1 | $523 |
| 2023 | $671,206 | $608 | $102,888 | $40,000 | 2 | $583 |
| 2022 | $773,486 | $1,141,205 | $561,428 | $332,000 | 8 | $1,141,159 |
| 2021 | $292,466 | $23,481 | $19,092 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $293,683 | $36,660 | $42,595 | — | — | — |
About Happy Landings Homes Inc
Based on IRS filings
Happy Landings Homes Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Merritt Island, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $636K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $523.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Happy Landings Homes Inc is led by Lila Buescher, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lila Buescher
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Bussen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irma Torrez Jolley
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Crain
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Happy Landings Homes Inc
How much does Happy Landings Homes Inc give each year?
Happy Landings Homes Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
How large is Happy Landings Homes Inc?
Happy Landings Homes Inc reported $636K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $523.
What is Happy Landings Homes Inc?
Happy Landings Homes Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Merritt Island, FL. It holds $636K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Happy Landings Homes Inc operate?
Happy Landings Homes Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Happy Landings Homes Inc's EIN?
Happy Landings Homes Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1673251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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