Happy Dancing Turtle Dba Resilient Living Council
Historical FunderPine River, Minnesota · EIN 20-4188279 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75 and $250.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LYNN HUNT CHAIR |
|---|---|
| Address | 2331 DANCING WIND ROAD SUITE 1, PINE RIVER MN 56474 |
| Phone | 2185872303 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITTEN FORM (EMAIL IS ACCEPTABLE) INCLUDING: CONTACT INFORMATION, PURPOSE AS RELATED TO THE MISSION OF HDT, DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED, HOW SUPPORT WILL BE RECOGNIZED, AND POPULATION AND/OR GEOGRAPHIC AREA TO BE SERVED |
| Deadlines | NO SET DEADLINES; APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS |
| Restrictions | SPONSORSHIPS & SUPPORT MUST BE ALIGNED WITH THE HAPPY DANCING TURTLE (HDT) MISSION OF PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LIVING. HDT IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON DIRECT PROGRAMMING, AND COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHERS DOING WORK IN AREAS OF SUSTAINABLE LIVING. GIVING/SUPPORT IS GEOGRAPHICALLY FOCUSED IN THE AREA SURROUNDING PINE RIVER, MN. SUPPORT IS LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE IRC SEC. 501(C)(3) ENTITIES WITH A PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS UNDER IRC SEC. 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wondertek Children's Museum | Brainerd, MN | Cornerstorn commitment | $25,000 |
| Pine River Area Foundation | Pine River, MN | Blugrass festival sponsor | $500 |
| Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation | St Cloud, MN | General support | $250 |
| Northern Community Radio Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Sponsorship of uofm extension crsdp lakes area sustainability fest | $186 |
| Pine River-Backus Family Center | Pine River, MN | In lieu of radiothon to end child abuse | $100 |
| Pine River-Backus PTO | Pine River, MN | PTO - family fun night | $100 |
| Xerces Society Inc | Portland, OR | General support | $75 |
| Friends of the Trempealeau Library | Trempealeau, WI | Donation to fundraiser | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,261 | 8 |
| 2023 | $30,100 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513009349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4188279
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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