Scott & Kathryn Happ Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Scott & Kathryn Happ Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Thiensville, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $547,954 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$547,954
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $502,504 the year before.
38% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $477,244 | 15 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $502,504 | 17 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $547,954 | 16 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
Scott & Kathryn Happ Foundation Inc 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 Scott & Kathryn Happ Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 7 | $392,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 3 | $13,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,854 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meta House | Project horizon capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Cancer research | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Professorship fund in economics | $100,000 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | Happ family fund gift | $25,000 |
| National Ramah Commission | Annual campaign | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Paws and claws annual gala | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | General donation | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Center of Chittenden County | Tip-ups for tim | $5,000 |
| Next Door | General donation | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General donation | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee PBS | General donation | $2,000 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Race for hope | $1,854 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Cycle for Survival) | Cycle for survival | $1,800 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Light the Night) | Light the night walk | $1,800 |
| Milwaukee Area Youth Golf Academy | General donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Happ
- Kathryn Happ
- Hannah Happ
- Madeline Happ
- John Happ
Questions people ask
Does Scott & Kathryn Happ Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scott & Kathryn Happ Foundation Inc give?
$547,954 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Scott & Kathryn Happ Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Happ (President), Kathryn Happ (Treasurer/Secretary), Hannah Happ (Director) and Madeline Happ (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Scott & Kathryn Happ Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.