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About Happy Hippie Foundation
Supports homeless youth, LGBTQ youth, and other vulnerable populations; empowers young people through direct services, partnerships, and leadership development.
Focus Areas
youth homelessnessLGBTQ youth supportbasic needs provision (meals, clothing)creative arts programmingeducation and employment support for youthanimal companion support for youthleadership developmentconflict resolution and peace-buildinggrantmaking to partner nonprofits
Who They Fund
homeless youthLGBTQ youthLGBTQ homeless youth
About Happy Hippie Foundation
Happy Hippie Foundation’s largest recent award went to My Friend’s Place in Hollywood, with a $205,000 grant in 2024 after a $175,000 grant in 2023. That repeat support points to a pattern of backing organizations that serve homeless youth over multiple years, not just one-off projects. The foundation also funds youth crisis services, LGBTQ youth support, and programs for gender-expansive young people through partner organizations. Its grantmaking is built around direct services and targeted support for vulnerable youth, including basic needs, creative arts programming, and connection to other services. Recent grants also show support for organizations serving LGBTQ youth in multiple cities. Hetrick-Martin Institute received $45,000 in 2024 after a $30,000 grant in 2023, while Los Angeles LGBT Center received $30,000 in both 2024 and 2023. The foundation’s partner-grant model appears central to how it works, with funding flowing to nonprofits that provide services on the ground or through digital support groups. Across the recent grants listed, every recipient is in the United States.
What Happy Hippie Foundation Funds
A core part of Happy Hippie Foundation’s giving is homeless youth services. The foundation made a $75,000 grant in 2024 to Oasis Center for youth crisis services, and it gave $10,000 in 2024 to True Colors United for serving LGBTQ homeless youth. LGBTQ youth support is another clear theme. The foundation gave $50,000 in 2023 to Gender Spectrum Charitable Fund for serving LGBTQ youth, and it supported Hetrick-Martin Institute and Los Angeles LGBT Center in both 2023 and 2024. Its grantmaking also reaches youth leadership and peacebuilding through partnership funding. The existing program description cites partners such as Seeds of Peace, My Friend’s Place, and The Village Family Services for youth leadership, homelessness services, and related programming.
How Happy Hippie Foundation Gives
Typical grants cluster around a $30,000 p25, $45,000 median, and $67,500 p75. The recent grants list shows repeat support to the same organizations across 2023 and 2024, including My Friend’s Place, Oasis Center, Hetrick-Martin Institute, and Los Angeles LGBT Center, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The foundation is a grantmaking organization; it does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Unsolicited applications are not accepted in the active program descriptions.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$474K
Total Assets
$7K
Total Revenue
$412K
Total Expenses
$474K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $30K and $68K, with a median of $45K.
25th Percentile
$30K
Median
$45K
75th Percentile
$68K
Geographic Reach
Regional4 states funded
Funding intensity
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Leadership
STEPHANIE GREEN
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