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Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$117k
Granted FY2025still arriving
25
Grants FY2025still arriving
11
States reached
$26k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2025.

Health$91kPhilanthropy$70kReligion$61kEducation$59kHuman Services$42kPublic Benefit$31kInternational$20kAnimals$14kOther$0
02FY2025 · 25 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k20 grants · $36k
  • $10k–50k5 grants · $82k
$1,000
Median grant
11
States reached
$135k
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
Turning Point USA$26,000
Tennessee Tech Foundation$25,000
Pickett County Ministerial Association$10,600
Metz Family Foundation$10,075
Sisters Closet$10,000
fSPCA$5,350
Good Neighbors Theatre$5,000
Individual grant recipient$5,000
Lambda Chi Alpha$5,000
Individual grant recipient$3,000
Individual grant recipient$2,232
Bloomington Christian Church$2,000
Individual grant recipient$1,000
Special Olypic Tenn$1,000
Hillsdale College Foundation$1,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY20–25, $17k) land where the poverty rate runs at 18%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%Thornwell: $10k → 18%Wounded Warrior Project: $3k → 14%Thornwell: $500 → 18%Next Step for Life: $3k → 19%Mustard Seed Ranch: $1k → 19%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
MI
NY
IA
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CT
CA
MO
KY
AZ
KS
TN
NC
SC
LA
AL
GA
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

51%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$219k · 13 repeat orgs$207k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +74% since the first grant, against +1% for those funded once.

13 repeat relationships: 9 still active in FY2025, 4 since wound down; 16 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

13
46

Total granted

$219k
$150k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+74%
+1%

Still filing today

46%
41%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 51% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $58k went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23’24’25
HealthHuman ServicesAnimalsReligionEducationPhilanthropyOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC
    5× · 2021–2025 · $65k · revenue +74%
  • TP
    TURNING POINT USA INC
    5× · 2021–2025 · $31k · revenue +107%
  • STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
    4× · 2022–2025 · $13k · revenue +83%

Funded once

  • GC
    Gospel Christian Church
    one grant, 2021 · $18k
  • EO
    EACH ONE TEACH ONE TOGETHER INC
    one grant, 2024 · $10k
  • SG
    Susan G Komen for the Cure
    one grant, 2024 · $10k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Shield of Faith Missions

Sof is called to empower warriors to find purpose, be resilient, and live well. we develop and provide customized treatment plans for veterans through our national network of partners.

Religion
2
Fsi-Freedom Seekers International

Freedom seekers international is a christian organization that exists to rescue the most severely persecuted for their religious faith in hostile and restrictive countries. through collaborative partnerships we deliver those who are…

Human Services
3
Holy Cross Hospital Inc

We, holy cross hospital and trinity health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. holy cross hospital is a member of trinity health.

Health
4
Timothy Two Project International

Reaching and teaching pastors in the majority world.

Religion
5
The Timothy Initiative Inc

The timothy initiative exists to advance christ's kingdom by multiplying disciples and disciple making churches around the world.

Religion
6
Fauna & Flora International Usa Inc

Our mission is to act to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take into account human needs.

Philanthropy
7
Packages From Home

To send care and comfort packages to deployed american military heroes who are stationed in active duty theaters around the world, as well as to facilitate activities that elevate morale of all veterans

Philanthropy
8
Refuge Foundation

The refuge foundation is a grant making organization that supports non-denominational christian retreat centers committed to the practice of silence, solitude and simplicity in a natural setting of god's creation where the participant…

Philanthropy
9
Hopehouse International Inc

Hopehouse international provides aid and housing to families adopting orphans in ukraine and adjacent european countries.

International
10
Winding Branch Ranch

Winding branch ranch's mission is to rescue, revive, and rehome farm animals in need while educating communities about humane, ethical, and sustainable farming practices.

Animals
11
Samaritan Servants International

Samaritan servants international endeavors to rescue people as jesus mandated in luke 10 by ministering to people in destitute countries that have both physical and other needs for survival by offering food,water, shelter and hope through…

International
12
The Family Radio Network Inc

The family broadcasts the hope of jesus christ to strengthen and encourage listeners.

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How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Wounded Warrior Project Inc; the most unlike its peers is Metz Family Foundation Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

30 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 30 of the 76 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
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Early backer (in before they grew)
30/30
Grantees still filing
18/30
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

TURNING POINT USA INC: $30,500 · OtherTURNING POINT USA INCTennessee Tech Foundation: $30,000 · OtherTennessee Tech FoundationGospel Christian Church: $17,500 · OtherGospel Christian ChurchIndividual grant recipient: $12,453 · OtherVarious: $12,341 · OtherLIFE CHURCH: $12,000 · OtherPickett County Ministerial Association: $10,600 · OtherEACH ONE TEACH ONE TOGETHER INC: $10,000 · OtherSISTERS CLOSET INC: $10,000 · OtherSusan G Komen for the Cure: $10,000 · Other+47 more: $112,452 · Other+47 moreST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $65,150 · HealthST JUDE CHILDREN'S R…SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN: $10,618 · HealthSHRINERS HOSPITALS F…+2 more: $1,500 · HealthMETZ FAMILY FOUNDATION INC: $10,075 · PhilanthropyEMERALD COAST FOUNDATION INC: $10,000 · PhilanthropyTIM TEBOW FOUNDATION INC: $2,500 · PhilanthropySTEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $13,130 · EducationFLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC: $2,500 · EducationMEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE: $1,000 · EducationHILLSDALE COLLEGE: $1,000 · EducationTHORNWELL: $10,500 · Human ServicesWOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC: $2,500 · Human ServicesNEXT STEP FOR LIFE INC: $2,500 · Human ServicesMUSTARD SEED RANCH: $1,000 · Human ServicesTAMERLAINE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY: $10,000 · AnimalsFLORIDA BOXER RESCUE INC: $2,500 · AnimalsHidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds: $1,000 · AnimalsHOPE INTERNATIONAL: $11,500 · International
Other$267,846Health$77,268Philanthropy$22,575Education$17,630Human Services$16,500Animals$13,500International$11,500

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $65,150 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetTURNING POINT USA INC: $30,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetSTEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $13,130 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetHOPE INTERNATIONAL: $11,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetSHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN: $10,618 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHORNWELL: $10,500 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetMETZ FAMILY FOUNDATION INC: $10,075 over 1y, 8.3% of budgetTAMERLAINE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY: $10,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetUnited Cajun Navy: $7,500 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetFREEDOM FIGHTERS FOUNDATION: $5,000 over 1y, 3.1% of budgetSerene Harbor Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetRefuge International Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 1.8% of budgetGOOD NEIGHBORS THEATRE INC: $5,000 over 1y, 11% of budgetWOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNathaniel's Hope Inc: $2,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTIM TEBOW FOUNDATION INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNEXT STEP FOR LIFE INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetFLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFLORIDA BOXER RESCUE INC: $2,500 over 1y, 3.4% of budgetHidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds: $1,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetRon Foley Foundation Inc: $1,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetMEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMUSTARD SEED RANCH: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetHILLSDALE COLLEGE: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetDADE CITY GARDEN CLUB INC: $1,000 over 1y, 1.2% of budgetBRING CHANGE 2 MIND: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC ↗
  • Who funds TURNING POINT USA INC ↗
  • Who funds STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds HOPE INTERNATIONAL ↗
  • Who funds SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN ↗
  • Who funds THORNWELL ↗
  • Who funds METZ FAMILY FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds TAMERLAINE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY ↗
  • Who funds EMERALD COAST FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds United Cajun Navy ↗
  • Who funds FREEDOM FIGHTERS FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds Serene Harbor Inc ↗
  • Who funds Refuge International Inc ↗
  • Who funds GOOD NEIGHBORS THEATRE INC ↗
  • Who funds Heart For Children Inc ↗
  • Who funds WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC ↗
  • Who funds Nathaniel's Hope Inc ↗
  • Who funds TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION INC ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Aetna Foundation IncRaymond James Charita…The Pfizer Foundation…Network for GoodVanguard Charitable E…National Philanthropi…Paypal Charitable Giv…Natl Christian Charit…American Endowment Fo…American Online Givin…The Bank of America C…Donor Advised Charita…
Aetna Foundation IncCT10.9× affinity4 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Aetna Foundation Inc · Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund · The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Network for Good · Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · National Philanthropic Trust · Paypal Charitable Giving Fund · Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc · American Endowment Foundation · American Online Giving Foundation Inc · The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc. Bigger dots raise more.

2023
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 90%1%4%8%15%funder's share of their income ↑0%10%20%30%40%share of the org’s income from government →median 3%
  • Serene Harbor Inc: 32% of income from government
  • Florida Institute of Technology Inc: 3% of income from government
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
9get no government money at all
5report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–40%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
05Through Plinth

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How do I get to Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc?

Find your warmest path to Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 76 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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