Happy Time Child Development Center Inc
Child care and preschool services are provided to area children. Services are available to all children; reduced rates and no-charge services are provided for low income families not able to pay. Care includes educational programs.
Happy Time Child Development Center Inc at a glance
In short: Happy Time Child Development Center Inc gave $26K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $8,500
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Happy Time Child Development Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wesley Mobile Food Pantry ($10K). Together the top 3 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Mobile Food Pantry Vinton, IA | Donate Remaining CAS | $10,000 |
| TLC Program Vinton, IA | Donate Remaining CAS | $8,500 |
| Vinton Palace Theatre Vinton, IA | Donate Remaining CAS | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $176,666 | $552,776 | $25,500 | 3 | $-245,516 |
| 2024 | $910,178 | $429,969 | $520,626 | — | — | $732 |
| 2023 | $985,461 | $491,002 | $564,598 | — | — | $1,025 |
| 2022 | $1,101,667 | $875,078 | $647,705 | — | — | $-12,451 |
| 2021 | $1,134,274 | $789,519 | $688,041 | — | — | $41,127 |
| 2020 | $688,647 | $560,912 | $562,429 | — | — | $-1,391 |
| 2019 | $530,151 | $445,282 | $471,333 | — | — | $4,032 |
About Happy Time Child Development Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Happy Time Child Development Center Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Vinton, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Happy Time Child Development Center Inc is led by Shelley Spangler, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shelley Spangler
President
Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leiha McNeal
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $58K (2025)
Jamie Schoch
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $323 (2025)
Barb Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gaffney
Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Johnson
Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Stacey Farmer (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Tiffany Elwick (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Holli Lewis (2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Margaret Coshaw (2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Tiyada Purk (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Victoria Gelski (2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Kellie Roberts (2019–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Lainie Scott (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tosha McGarvey (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Alisha Burmeister (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Corynn Downs (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Emily Gorkow (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Breann Paxton (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Amy Edison (2021) — Member
- Former: Angela Sarrels (2021) — Member
- Former: Ryan Anderson (2020) — Member
- Former: Melissa Schwan (2019) — President
- Former: Rosie Santoiemma-Klopping (2019) — Controller
- Former: Trinatee Hutchings (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $58K, to Leiha McNeal (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Happy Time Child Development Center Inc
How much does Happy Time Child Development Center Inc give each year?
Happy Time Child Development Center Inc gave $26K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Happy Time Child Development Center Inc's typical grant size?
Happy Time Child Development Center Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,500, and its average grant was $8,500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Happy Time Child Development Center Inc give grants?
Happy Time Child Development Center Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vinton, IA (3 grants).
Does Happy Time Child Development Center Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Happy Time Child Development Center Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donate Remaining CAS" (3 grants).
What is Happy Time Child Development Center Inc?
Happy Time Child Development Center Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Vinton, IA.
What is Happy Time Child Development Center Inc's EIN?
Happy Time Child Development Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0982401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
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