Hilarity for Charity Inc
Through innovative programming, Hilarity for Charity seeks to raise awareness, inspire change, and significatnly improve the outcomes for family members contending with alzheimer's. We aim to accelerate progress in alzheimer's care and support, provide education to young people about brain health and prevention and bring laughter to those coping with alzheimer's.
Hilarity for Charity Inc at a glance
In short: Hilarity for Charity Inc gave $364K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $363,809
- +207.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,635
- +462.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $2,960,061
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hilarity for Charity Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Hilarity for Charity Inc
HFC Caregiver Respite Program - Adult Day Center Respite Grant
Hilarity for Charity Inc
Amount
24 days of professional Adult Day Center care
Deadline
Deadline not published
HFC Caregiver Respite Program - In-Home Respite Grant
Hilarity for Charity Inc
Amount
100 hours of professional in-home care
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Hilarity for Charity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bright Focus Foundation ($283K). Together the top 6 received $364K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 23 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hilarity for Charity Inc gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2023) to $624K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Focus Foundation Clarksburg, MD | Documentary | $282,500 |
| Hosa Flower Mound, TX | Documentary | $35,000 |
| Uc Regents Oakland, CA | Research & Education | $25,000 |
| Social Impact Partners Inc Westport, CT | Research & Education | $10,000 |
| Peregrine Care LLC Santa Clarita, CA | Home Care Relief | $6,224 |
| Justus Enterprises Inc San Diego, CA | Home Care Relief | $5,085 |
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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 | $2,960,061 | $4,680,684 | $4,122,468 | $363,809 | 6 | $367,230 |
| 2023 | $2,220,742 | $3,439,294 | $3,199,428 | $118,488 | 11 | $73,184 |
| 2022 | $1,969,085 | $2,853,252 | $2,642,981 | $624,067 | 2 | $13,473 |
| 2021 | $1,744,032 | $2,185,311 | $2,036,956 | $529,000 | 2 | $671 |
| 2020 | $1,643,753 | $1,342,629 | $1,377,104 | $169,500 | 2 | $6,881 |
About Hilarity for Charity Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hilarity for Charity Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $364K. Net investment income was $367K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hilarity for Charity Inc is led by Lauren Miller Rogen, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Miller Rogen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Villano
Senior Director
Senior Director of Program Strategy → Senior Director of Program Development & Strateg, 2022
Senior Director of Program Development & Strateg → Senior Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Diana McHugh
Senior Director
Senior Director of External Relations → Senior Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$132K (2022) → $145K (2024)
David Leventhal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Demidovich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Wattles
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $226K (2024)
Seth Rogen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Miller
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Isabel Feinstein (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Miller (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $226K, to Bonnie Wattles (Executive Di). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hilarity for Charity Inc
How much does Hilarity for Charity Inc give each year?
Hilarity for Charity Inc gave $364K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $118K across 11 grants.
What is Hilarity for Charity Inc's typical grant size?
Hilarity for Charity Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $60,635, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hilarity for Charity Inc give grants?
Hilarity for Charity Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Texas (10%).
Does Hilarity for Charity Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Hilarity for Charity Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hilarity for Charity Inc's largest grantees?
Hilarity for Charity Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bright Focus Foundation ($282,500), Hosa ($35,000) and Uc Regents ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hilarity for Charity Inc?
Hilarity for Charity Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is Hilarity for Charity Inc?
Hilarity for Charity Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Hilarity for Charity Inc's EIN?
Hilarity for Charity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2316072. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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