Project Happiness is located in Portola Valley, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Happiness is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Project Happiness generated $28.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (25.6%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
EMPOWERING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO CREATE HAPPIER, MORE MEANINGFUL LIVES THROUGH BOOKS, FILM AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT TEACH VITAL SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Randy Taran CEO | 5 | $0 | |
David Taran Board Member | 3 | $0 | |
Mellisa Hollatz Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,808 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,414 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $28,222 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $8,891 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $9,381 |
| Total expenses | $18,272 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $44,922 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $77,289 |
| Total liabilities | $2,842 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $74,447 |