Scott & Kathryn Happ Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyThiensville, Wisconsin · EIN 85-4193717 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$548K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$14.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,854 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta House | Milwaukee, WI | Project horizon capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | Cancer research | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Professorship fund in economics | $100,000 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | Big Sky, MT | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Happ family fund gift | $25,000 |
| National Ramah Commission | New York, NY | Annual campaign | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | Paws and claws annual gala | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | General donation | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Center of Chittenden County | Burlington, VT | Tip-Ups for tim | $5,000 |
| Next Door | Milwaukee, WI | General donation | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Detroit, MI | General donation | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Pbs | Milwaukee, WI | General donation | $2,000 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | Race for hope | $1,854 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Cycle for Survival) | New York, NY | Cycle for survival | $1,800 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Light the Night) | New York, NY | Light the night walk | $1,800 |
| Milwaukee Area Youth Golf Academy | Glendale, WI | General donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $547,954 | 16 |
| 2024 | $502,504 | 17 |
| 2023 | $477,244 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349101247
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4193717
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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