HAPPY HOLLOW FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HAPPY HOLLOW FOUNDATION

EIN 23-7219471 · Animal-Related (D500)

What they do

HAPPY HOLLOW FOUNDATION is An Ambassador of The Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Supporting A Sustainable Environment for Play and Creativity While Ensuring The Magic of The Park and Zoo Continue to Thrive. HAPPY HOLLOW FOUNDATION is Dedicated to Advocating, Supporting and Enhancing The Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, The Focus of Which is to Engage Individual Donors, Foundations, Corporations and Government Agencies In Helping to Advance The Park and Zoo.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$75.28spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$9.30of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$1.74in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

94.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $168,323 for RHONDA NOURSE (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,431,641

Expenses$1,077,788

Annual surplus $353,853 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$100,060 · 9.3% of expenses

Grants paid$433,839 · 40.3% of expenses

Reported executive compensation (total)$128,003 · 11.9% of expenses

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Revenue$1,431,641

Expenses$1,077,788

Assets$1,870,806

Income$1,514,763

Contributions$1,354,128

Grants given$433,839

Average grant$22,834

Management and general$100,060

Executive compensation (total)$128,003

Stocks and bonds$1,053,147

Accounting fees$30,004

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

RHONDA NOURSEEXECUTIVE DIR. · 40 hrs/week $168,323Base $156,000 · Other $12,323

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (14)

RHONDA NOURSEEXECUTIVE DIR.

CAMIE VANKEURENCHAIR

GERONIMO DESUMALABOARD MEMBER

JENNIFER VAN EVERYVICE CHAIR

JOSH BRABBINSBOARD MEMBER

KIRK WALUKIEWICZBOARD MEMBER

KRISTIN MIREKSECRETARY

LEA LINDTREASURER

MARISSA SINHABOARD MEMBER

ROLANDO BONILLABOARD MEMBER

ROU DE WAALPAST VP

RUTH SCHRIVERBOARD MEMBER

SONIA AVILUCEAPAST PRESIDENT

VIRGINIA MACSUIBHNEBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1972
Location: 1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
County: Santa Clara
In care of: Rhonda Nourse
Primary officer: Rhonda Nourse, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(408) 277-3498

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: IRYNA AC
NTEE classification: Animal-Related (D500)
IRS tax category: Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Grant-giving organization: Yes