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Hap Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bozeman, Montana · EIN 680375884

Hap Foundation is a private foundation in Bozeman, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $19,000 the year before.

30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$48,60016$165,413
2024$19,00012$170,263
2025$28,00010$193,390

How to apply

Hap 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Hap Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.

StateGrantsAmount
Arizona1$10,000
California4$8,500
Montana3$6,500
North Carolina2$3,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Scottsdale Bible Church
Scottsdale, AZ
Homeless, foodbank, energy share$10,000
The Bridge
Lafayette, CA
Religious$5,000
Montana Family Institute Inc
Laurel, MT
Education for families$4,000
210 Collective
Davidson, NC
Vocational work for individuals$2,000
Bay Area Rescue Mission
Richmond, CA
Homeless and counseling and training$2,000
Bozeman School Foundation
Bonzeman, MT
Education for families$1,500
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Charlotte, NC
Religious$1,000
Gallatin County Love Inc
Bozeman, MT
Humanitarian aid$1,000
Links Players International Inc
Colvis, CA
Religious$1,000
Community Chaplain Resources
Danville, CA
Religious$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Hap Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Hap Foundation give?

$28,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.

Who runs Hap Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Harry A Parks Jer (President), Kristen Parks Sutherland (Vice President) and Gail W Parks (Secretary).

What does Hap Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and human services.

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