Marian and Pink Happ Fund
Overview
Mission
To support underprivileged children in the state of California.
Annual application deadlines
June 30
Program areas
Health
Human services
Program limitations
Grants are for the benefit of underprivileged children in the state of California.
States served
California
Geographic limitations
Grants are restricted to charitable organizations that operate in the state of California.
Population served
Children
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
Grants are made for the benefit of underprivileged children in the state of California.
Requirements
- Applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 8
Average total giving per year: $70,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by September for applications received by the deadline.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
Pinkus Happ was born on September 7, 1882, one of four children. Mr. Happ’s father was a German immigrant who settled in Sandersville, GA, where he became co-owner of a dry goods store and eventually a co-founder of a banking house. Pinkus Happ was a graduate of the University of Georgia. He was also a world traveler, visiting many countries around the globe. Mr. Happ was co-owner, along with his two brothers, of the Happ Brothers Company, a clothing manufacturing business.
The Marian and Pink Happ Fund was established by Mr. Happ out of his strong desire to support underprivileged children in the state of California. Pinkus Happ died on April 9, 1958.
Mission
To support underprivileged children in the state of California.
Annual application deadlines
June 30
Program areas
Health
Human services
Program limitations
Grants are for the benefit of underprivileged children in the state of California.
States served
California
Geographic limitations
Grants are restricted to charitable organizations that operate in the state of California.
Population served
Children
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grants are made for the benefit of underprivileged children in the state of California.
Requirements
- Applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 8
Average total giving per year: $70,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by September for applications received by the deadline.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
Pinkus Happ was born on September 7, 1882, one of four children. Mr. Happ’s father was a German immigrant who settled in Sandersville, GA, where he became co-owner of a dry goods store and eventually a co-founder of a banking house. Pinkus Happ was a graduate of the University of Georgia. He was also a world traveler, visiting many countries around the globe. Mr. Happ was co-owner, along with his two brothers, of the Happ Brothers Company, a clothing manufacturing business.
The Marian and Pink Happ Fund was established by Mr. Happ out of his strong desire to support underprivileged children in the state of California. Pinkus Happ died on April 9, 1958.
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