Happy Trails for Kids
SANTA MONICA, CA · Human Services
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Happy Trails for Kids has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO PROVIDE CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WITH ENRICHING OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, INVALUABLE MENTORSHIPS, AND A YEAR ROUND COMMUNITY, WHERE YOUTH ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER FOSTER CARE. HAPPY TRAILS FOR KIDS BELIEVES THAT FOSTERING CONTINUITY AND BELONGING THROUGH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY IS A CRITICAL INTERVENTION IN COMBATING THE CHALLENGES OF FOSTER CARE AND PROMOTING SUCCESS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Happy Trails for Kids
$3.1M in foundation grants on record from 39 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | $1M | 1 |
| Tailwinds Charitable Foundation Inc Co Rd Capital | $598K | 3 |
| Salter Family Charitable Foundation | $300K | 3 |
| Mcgee Foundation | $290K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $163K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $107K | 4 |
| Robert Nelson Foundation | $80K | 4 |
| Zolla Family Foundation | $68K | 4 |
| Noah Rose Foundation | $59K | 2 |
| S Mark Taper Foundation | $50K | 1 |
Leadership
LINDSAY ELLIOTT — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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