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Happy Hippie Foundation

EIN 47-2060063 · Santa Monica, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HAPPY HIPPIE FOUNDATION RALLIES YOUNG PEOPLE TO FIGHT INJUSTICE AND PROVIDES HOMELESS YOUTH, LGBTQ YOUTH, AND OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS WITH SUPPORT SERVICES, DIRECT NEEDS SERVICES, AND PREVENTION SERVICES. THE HAPPY HIPPIE FOUNDATION ALSO ENGAGES YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, FUNDRAISING, AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS.

Income
$411,813
Spending
$474,234
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $200,000 spent. THE MISSION OF MY FRIEND'S PLACE IS TO ASSIST AND INSPIRE HOMELESS YOUTH TO BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES. HAPPY HIPPIE SUPPORT OF MY FRIENDS PLACE ASSISTS IN OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO 1,000 YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 25 EACH YEAR.
  2. $159,023 spent. DOWNTOWN WOMEN`S CENTER MISSION IS TO END HOMELESSNESS FOR WOMEN AND GENDER DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING SAFE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES CENTERED ON WELLNESS, EMPLOYMENT, AND ADVOCACY. DWC'S TWO ON-SITE RESIDENCES PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING, WITHOUT TIME LIMITS, TO 119 WOMEN. DWC HELPS RESIDENTS MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
  3. $75,000 spent. OASIS CENTER IS A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION ON A MISSION TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE MOVE INTO A HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND PRODUCTIVE ADULTHOOD. SUPPORT FROM HAPPY HIPPIE HELPS ENGAGE OVER 3,500 YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACROSS A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
  4. $40,000 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: IN SUPPORT OF LA LGBT CENTER AND HETRICK MARTIN FUNDS LGBTQ+ YOUTH COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTERS IN LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK CITY. IN SUPPORT OF TRUE COLORS UNITED EFFORTS TO END LGBTQ+ YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, CONTRIBUTED DURING THEIR LA FUNDRAISING HAPPY HOUR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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