Marian and Pink Happ Fund

Mission

To support underprivileged children in the state of California.

Annual application deadlines

June 30

Program areas

Health
Human services

Program limitations

Grants are for the benefit of underprivileged children in the state of California.

States served

California

Geographic limitations

Grants are restricted to charitable organizations that operate in the state of California.

Population served

Children

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Grants are made for the benefit of underprivileged children in the state of California.

Requirements

• Applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Average giving

Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 8
Average total giving per year: $70,000

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by September for applications received by the deadline.

Required reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.

About the Foundation

Pinkus Happ was born on September 7, 1882, one of four children. Mr. Happ’s father was a German immigrant who settled in Sandersville, GA, where he became co-owner of a dry goods store and eventually a co-founder of a banking house. Pinkus Happ was a graduate of the University of Georgia. He was also a world traveler, visiting many countries around the globe. Mr. Happ was co-owner, along with his two brothers, of the Happ Brothers Company, a clothing manufacturing business.

The Marian and Pink Happ Fund was established by Mr. Happ out of his strong desire to support underprivileged children in the state of California. Pinkus Happ died on April 9, 1958.