Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyByrdstown, Tennessee · EIN 85-0823996 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $26,000 |
| Tennessee Tech Foundation | Cookeville, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $25,000 |
| Pickett County Ministerial Association | Cleveland, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $10,600 |
| Metz Family Foundation | Dallas, PA | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $10,075 |
| Sisters Closet | Halls, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $10,000 |
| fSPCA | Bedford Park, IL | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $5,350 |
| Town of Byrdstown | Byrdstown, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Good Neighbors Theatre | Byrdstown, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha | Carmel, IN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Dash for Derek | Crossville, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $3,000 |
| Bloomington Christian Church | Byrdstown, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College Foundation | Hillsdale, MI | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Special Olypic Tenn | Brentwood, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Tenn Sheriffs Department | Byrdstown, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Albertville Museum | Albertville, AL | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Tunnel of Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $630 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Lexington, KY | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $618 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $600 |
| HOPE International | Lancaster, PA | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $500 |
| Thornwell | Clinton, SC | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $500 |
| Smaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $500 |
| Medical Education & Research | Indianapolis, IN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $500 |
| Empower Pickett County | Cookeville, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $200 |
| Miller's Pizzeria | Byrdstown, TN | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization | $160 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,232). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,465 | 25 |
| 2024 | $133,307 | 24 |
| 2023 | $53,856 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631759349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0823996
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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