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Happybottoms

EIN 27-2423540 · Kansas City, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAPPYBOTTOMS' MISSION IS TO COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EMPOWER, CONNECT AND IMPACT FAMILIES BY ALLEVIATING DIAPER NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF A FAMILY IN CRISIS AND NEED THROUGH DIAPER ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND CONNECTION TO SERVICES.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
13
Volunteers
4,504
Highest pay
$102,115, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.0 million spent. HAPPYBOTTOMS IS KANSAS CITY'S DIAPER BANK. WE ARE THE ONLY ORGANIZATION FOCUSED SOLELY ON OBTAINING AND DISTRIBUTING DIAPERS TO HELP FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN TO BRIDGE THE DIAPER NEED GAP (THE NUMBER OF DIAPERS A FAMILY IS SHORT EACH MONTH). IN 2025, 19,346 CHILDREN WERE SERVED (UNDUPLICATED COUNT) AND 6,658,135 DIAPERS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO HAPPYBOTTOMS AGENCY, HOSPITAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. OF THESE 5,955,925 WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH HAPPYBOTTOMS 83 PARTNER AGENCIES, AS WELL AS 660 POTTY TRAINING KITS. 308,600 DIAPERS WERE DISTRIBUTED BY 6 HOSPITAL SITES. IN ADDITION, 87,535 DIAPERS WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH HAPPYBOTTOMS COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES, HAPPY PACKS AND HUB.HAPPYBOTTOMS COMMUNITY DIAPER PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF BUNDLES OF JOY: PROVIDES MOTHERS AND THEIR NEWBORNS AN INITIAL SUPPLY OF 75 DIAPERS AND INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO CONTINUE RECEIVING DIAPERS EACH MONTH; MONTHLY DIAPER PROGRAM: CHILDREN RECEIVE 75 DIAPERS OR 50 PULL-UPS, AND POTTY TRAINING EDUCATION: FAMILIES RECEIVE A POTTY TRAINING KIT (POTTY SEAT, STEPSTOOL, PARENT GUIDE TO POTTY TRAINING, BOARD BOOK AND STICKERS) TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE THIS IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE AND ELIMINATE DIAPER EXPENSE.DIAPER NEED IS A SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF HEALTH. NEARLY 1 IN 2 FAMILIES (47%) WITH YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH DIAPERS TO KEEP THEIR CHILD CLEAN, DRY AND HEALTHY. (THE NATIONAL DIAPER BANK NETWORK DIAPER CHECK STUDY 2023) DIAPERS ARE NOT COVERED BY GOVERNMENT SAFETY NET PROGRAMS LIKE WIC, SNAP OR MEDICAID. SINCE THE PANDEMIC, THE PRICE OF DIAPERS HAS INCREASED 48%. IN MISSOURI, FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN EXPERIENCING DIAPER NEED REPORT MISSING AN AVERAGE OF 5 WORKDAYS PER MONTH BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE THE DIAPERS REQUIRED FOR THEIR CHILD TO ATTEND DAYCARE. WHEN PARENTS ARE UNABLE TO WORK AND DO NOT GET PAID, THEY HAVE LESS INCOME TO PURCHASE DIAPERS. PARENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE COST OF DIAPERS LEAVE THEM ON THEIR CHILDREN FOR LONGER THAN INTENDED, CAUSING INFECTIONS OR ACUTE RASHES WHICH LEAD TO MORE FREQUENT DOCTOR VISITS AND MEDICAL COSTS.IN GENERAL, ANY CHILD AGE BIRTH THROUGH AGE 4, RESIDING IN OUR SERVICE AREA WHO RECEIVE SNAP, WIC, TANF OR MEDICAID AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR OUR PROGRAMS. WE ALSO SERVE FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SUDDEN FINANCIAL SETBACKS LIKE UNEMPLOYMENT, EVICTION OR OTHER HARDSHIPS.DIAPERS ARE THE NUMBER 1 REQUESTED ITEM AT SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. BY PROVIDING AGENCIES WITH THE RIGHT SIZE DIAPERS TO DISTRIBUTE TO FAMILIES, HAPPYBOTTOMS IS FREEING UP VALUABLE STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES TO FOCUS ON OTHER CRITICAL AGENCY NEEDS. IN PARTNERING WITH SOCIAL SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, HAPPYBOTTOMS IS PROACTIVELY GIVING FAMILIES ACCESS TO OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES (CHILDCARE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, JOB TRAINING OR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTHCARE) OR HELPING PREVENT THEM FROM FALLING BEHIND,AT HAPPYBOTTOMS, WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE DIGNITY OF A CLEAN DIAPER. ACCESS TO THIS BASIC NEED MEANS FEWER HEALTH CONCERNS FOR BABIES, FEWER MISSED DAYS OF WORK FOR PARENTS, LESS OF A FINANCIAL BURDEN, AND GREATER STABILITY FOR FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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