Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc
Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Byrdstown, Tennessee. In its 2025 filing, it reported making charitable distributions to other qualifying nonprofit organizations and gave $117,465 through 25 grants.
Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc gave $117K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Tennessee. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,465
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,699
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $135,466
- -24.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (16 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 144 Amonett Ridge, Byrdstown, TN 38549
Phone: (321) 537-4941
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Turning Point USA ($26K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee (56%), Arizona (22%), Pennsylvania (9%), Indiana (5%), and Illinois (5%). These figures describe the locations of recipients listed for that filing year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 25 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $630 repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 219% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $133K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $26,000 |
| Tennessee Tech Foundation Cookeville, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $25,000 |
| Pickett County Ministerial Association Cleveland, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $10,600 |
| Metz Family Foundation Dallas, PA | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $10,075 |
| Sisters Closet Halls, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $10,000 |
| fSPCA Bedford Park, IL | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $5,350 |
| Town of Byrdstown Byrdstown, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Good Neighbors Theatre Byrdstown, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Carmel, IN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Dash for Derek Crossville, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,466 | $110,000 | $152,727 | $117,465 | 25 | $152,727 | — |
| 2024 | $178,193 | $300,250 | $135,400 | $133,307 | 24 | $135,400 | — |
| 2023 | $13,343 | $59,050 | $55,467 | $53,856 | 19 | $55,467 | $569 |
| 2022 | $10,760 | $14,000 | $39,675 | $36,800 | 11 | $39,675 | $1,307 |
| 2021 | $46,935 | $47,500 | $57,454 | $57,241 | 16 | $57,454 | $1,609 |
| 2020 | $50,889 | $84,850 | $33,961 | $28,150 | 11 | — | $601 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its filing describes its grantmaking as charitable distributions to qualifying nonprofit organizations. Among its 2025 grantees, THORNWELL describes its mission as providing safe and nurturing environments to educate, equip, and support children and families; HOPE International describes its mission as investing in families’ dreams in underserved communities while proclaiming and living the Gospel. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $117,465 in 25 grants. Grants ranged from $160 to $26,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $26,000 to Turning Point USA, $25,000 to Tennessee Tech Foundation, $10,600 to Pickett County Ministerial Association, $10,075 to Metz Family Foundation, and $10,000 to Sisters Closet. It also gave $5,350 to fSPCA, $5,000 each to the Town of Byrdstown, Good Neighbors Theatre, and Lambda Chi Alpha, and $3,000 to Dash for Derek. THORNWELL and HOPE International each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeff Piersall as president, Judith Piersall as secretary, Wes Piersall as treasurer, and Ellie Carmical as director.
Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc is led by Jeff Piersall, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff Piersall
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Carmical
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Piersall
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Piersall
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc
How much does Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc give each year?
Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc gave $117K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $133K across 24 grants.
What is Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,699, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc give grants?
Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (22%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Byrdstown, TN (6 grants) and Cookeville, TN (2 grants).
Does Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Turning Point USA ($26,000), Tennessee Tech Foundation ($25,000) and Pickett County Ministerial Association ($10,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc?
Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc reported $135K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $110K.
What does Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its filing describes its grantmaking as charitable distributions to qualifying nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc's EIN?
Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0823996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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