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Also known as: C/O CARYN SEIDMAN-BECKER
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Happy Elephant Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Caryn Seidman-Becker. It holds total assets of $817K. Annual income is reported at $2.5M. Total assets have decreased from $1.1M in 2010 to $353K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Happy Elephant Foundation has made 110 grants totaling $4.8M, with a median grant of $19K. Annual giving has grown from $736K in 2020 to $1.8M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.8M distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $360 to $260K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 55 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Happy Elephant Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 110 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, MD.
Happy Elephant Foundation has distributed a total of $4.8M across 110 grants. The median grant size is $19K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $360 to $260K.
Happy Elephant Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Happy Elephant Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caryn Seidman-Becker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marc Becker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kenneth Cornick | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$353K
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$353K
Grants Paid
$1.8M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$115K
Distribution Amount
$169K
Total Grants
110
Total Giving
$4.8M
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$19K
Unique Recipients
55
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin HoodGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $260K | 2023 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The University Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Teak FellowshipGENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Park Avenue SynagogueGENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Brunswick SchoolGENERAL | Greenwich, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Reform AllianceGENERAL | Little Rock, AR | $50K | 2023 |
| Jewish MuseumGENERAL | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| School For Ethics And Global LeadershipGENERAL | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Jewish Child Care AssociationGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterGENERAL | Hagerstown, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of MichiganGENERAL | Ann Arbor, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Riverdale Country SchoolGENERAL | Bronx, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Citymeals On WheelsGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| The New 42nd StreetGENERAL | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| GoodfoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Gildas Club WestchesterGENERAL | White Plains, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $8K | 2023 |
| The Rohr Chabad Center At DartmouthGENERAL | Hanover, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan HillelGENERAL | Ann Arbor, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| The National Pancreas FoundationGENERAL | Bethesda, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| The Lustgarten FoundationGENERAL | Woodbury, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Seeds Of Peace IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Bronx LacrosseGENERAL | Purchase, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Common Cause Education FundGENERAL | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Cohen Children'S Medical CenterGENERAL | Queens, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Boston AthenaeumGENERAL | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Natl Sept 11 Memorial & Museum At The World Trade CtrGENERAL | New York, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Criminal Justice Reform FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| The School For Ethics & Global LeadershipGENERAL | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Dartmouth CollegeGENERAL | Hanover, NH | $50K | 2022 |