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Project Happiness

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • Tax-exempt since March 2008
  • EIN: 26-0162963

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$35.7k (2024)

Expenses
$50.8k (2024)

Total Assets
$63.6k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$4.22k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,707
Expenses
$50,810
Net Income
-$15,103
Net Assets
$59,344
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,210
95.8%
Program Services $1,497
4.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,560
Total Liabilities $4,216
Net Assets $59,344
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Randy Taran (Ceo) $0 $0
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0
Mellisa Hollatz (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on March 4, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$28,222
Expenses
$18,272
Net Income
$9,950
Net Assets
$74,447
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,808
84.4%
Program Services $4,414
15.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,289
Total Liabilities $2,842
Net Assets $74,447
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Randy Taran (Ceo) $0 $0
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0
Mellisa Hollatz (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on July 16, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,972
Expenses
$33,185
Net Income
$17,787
Net Assets
$64,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,511
79.5%
Program Services $10,461
20.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,581
Total Liabilities $4,084
Net Assets $64,497
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Randy Taran (Ceo) $0 $0
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0
Mellisa Hollatz (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 28, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$30,975
Expenses
$35,975
Net Income
-$5,000
Net Assets
$46,711
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,078
84.2%
Program Services $4,897
15.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,434
Total Liabilities $1,723
Net Assets $46,711
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Randy Taran (Chairman) $0 $0
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Hollatz (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$33,469
Expenses
$54,129
Net Income
-$20,660
Net Assets
$51,711
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,280
66.6%
Program Services $12,252
36.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,063
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,834
20.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,962
Total Liabilities $1,251
Net Assets $51,711
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Hollatz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Randy Taran (Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$212,915
Expenses
$232,474
Net Income
-$19,559
Net Assets
$72,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $190,428
89.4%
Program Services $27,804
13.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$5,317
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $100,000
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,755
Total Liabilities $10,384
Net Assets $72,371
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Hollatz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Randy Taran (Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,046
Expenses
$308,157
Net Income
$26,889
Net Assets
$91,930
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $302,648
90.3%
Program Services $29,378
8.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,020
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $173,496
56.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $98,080
Total Liabilities $6,150
Net Assets $91,930
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Hollatz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Randy Taran (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$410,274
Expenses
$399,438
Net Income
$10,836
Net Assets
$65,041
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $382,873
93.3%
Program Services $22,281
5.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,120
1.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $169,652
42.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,901
Total Liabilities $18,860
Net Assets $65,041
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Hollatz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Randy Taran (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$342,095
Expenses
$364,171
Net Income
-$22,076
Net Assets
$54,205
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $302,021
88.3%
Program Services $38,147
11.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,927
0.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,045
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,339
Total Liabilities $9,134
Net Assets $54,205
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Cappiello (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Randy Taran (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,679
Expenses
$260,609
Net Income
$9,070
Net Assets
$76,281
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $227,635
84.4%
Program Services $15,404
5.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $26,640
9.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,083
29.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,428
Total Liabilities $2,147
Net Assets $76,281
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Capiello (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Randy Taran (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Sept. 1, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$199,951
Expenses
$233,335
Net Income
-$33,384
Net Assets
$67,211
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $184,220
92.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $15,731
7.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,215
Total Liabilities $6,004
Net Assets $67,211
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Capiello (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Randy Taran (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$312,358
Expenses
$278,572
Net Income
$33,786
Net Assets
$100,595
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $306,906
98.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,452
1.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $137,792
49.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,633
Total Liabilities $7,038
Net Assets $100,595
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Taran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Capiello (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Randy Taran (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$328,222
Expenses
$277,628
Net Income
$50,594
Net Assets
$66,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $319,108
97.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,114
2.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $93,706
33.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,525
Total Liabilities $3,716
Net Assets $66,809

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,268
Expenses
$280,554
Net Income
-$66,286
Net Assets
$16,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $206,448
96.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,563
1.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,257
2.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,944
35.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,913
Total Liabilities $12,698
Net Assets $16,215

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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