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EIN 93-6042747

Happy Canyon Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Pendleton
State
Oregon
Year formed
1952
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The Happy Canyon Foundation preserves the memory of the Old West and pioneers who brought civilization to Oregon and Umatilla County, while also providing scholarships to local youth, donations to local organizations, and support for the Happy Canyon Night Show. The Foundation ensures annual operating cash on hand equal to one year's expenses and has invested funds to meet its goals. It also provides funding for upgrades to Happy Canyon Company Inc facilities.
Total revenues
$404,514
2023
Total expenses
$69,959
2023
Total assets
$4,304,390
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Happy Canyon Foundation

Provided 7 scholarships to local youth.
Happy Canyon Foundation will keep annual operating cash on hand totaling one year's expenses in either cash or cash equivalent accounts, or another amount approved by an investment committee. The Foundation has been able to invest funds in order to meet anticipated needs for continuation of the show and ability to provide financial assistance for future scholars.
Provided funding for upgrades to Happy Canyon company Inc facilities.

Grants made by Happy Canyon Foundation

GranteeAmount
Happy Canyon Company$36,000

Who funds Happy Canyon Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Happy Canyon CompanyTo Provide Financial Support To Further the Organizations Mission.$600,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$29

Personnel at Happy Canyon Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Corey NeistadtPast Treasurer$0
Kelsey GartonVice President$0
Allen WaggonerSecretary$0
Ryan DegrofftPresident$0
Christopher CockburnTreasurer$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Happy Canyon Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$355,135
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$30,650
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$18,251
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$478
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$404,514

Form 990s for Happy Canyon Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-10-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $600,000 from Happy Canyon Company
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1330 SW Ave PO Box 609
Pendleton, OR 97801
County
Umatilla County, OR
Website URL
pendletonroundup.com/ 
Phone
(541) 276-2553
IRS details
EIN
93-6042747
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1952
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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