Happy Paradise Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Happy Paradise Foundation is a private foundation in Fremont, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $21,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $13,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$21,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$335,315
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was up from $7,000 the year before.
100% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7,000 | 2 | $385,149 |
| 2023 | $21,500 | 4 | $335,315 |
How to apply
Happy Paradise Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Happy Paradise Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $13,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Table Tennis Dreams | Support table tennis junior development in the USA and support sending the USA junior girls team to World High School Games in Bahrain. | $13,000 |
| Sports Champions Alliance Foundation | Promote and support Junior table tennis sports development. | $5,500 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | To promote and support table tennis development at the collegiate level. | $2,000 |
| San Antoinio Table Tennis Club | To support table tennis in the community and help sponsor junior table tennis activity. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul L Moyland
- Shaohsin Chen
Questions people ask
Does Happy Paradise Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Happy Paradise Foundation give?
$21,500 in tax year 2023, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Happy Paradise Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Paul L Moyland (President) and Shaohsin Chen (Secretary).
What does Happy Paradise Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.