Nonprofit · EIN 84-4752810
HAPPY SHOES PROJECT
Tax-exempt · OOLTEWAH, TN 37363
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $182,705 | $153,866 | $28,839 | $57,147 | $2,858 | $54,289 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $79,540 | $142,372 | -$62,832 | $26,009 | $559 | $25,450 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $114,935 | $142,714 | -$27,779 | $88,842 | $561 | $88,281 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $202,026
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$19,321
- Other revenue
- -$19,321
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $50,536
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $50,536
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,070
- Travel
- $7,541
- Depreciation
- $8,944
- Program services (functional)
- $153,866
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,009
- Total assets, end of year
- $57,147
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,858
- Net assets, end of year
- $54,289
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,016
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $54,289
- Gross receipts
- $229,606
- Employees
- 2
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISTI SAMMONS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 40 | $27,309 |
| KEITH SAMMONS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 40 | $23,227 |
| DR GREGG SUTTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM MARKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PARKER SAMMONS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COLLIN DANIELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM DANIELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISTI SAMMONS | SECRETARY | 40 | $25,220 |
| KEITH SAMMONS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $7,925 |
| MIKE PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| DR GREGG SUTTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JIM MARKLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| PARKER SAMMONS | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISTI SAMMONS | SECRETARY | 40 | $24,735 |
| KEITH SAMMONS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $9,975 |
| MIKE PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| DR GREGG SUTTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JIM MARKLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| PARKER SAMMONS | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 356, OOLTEWAH, TN 37363-0356
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- P O BOX 356, OOLTEWAH TN 37363
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KEITH SAMMONS, 2000 AUREUM DRIVE APT 111, FRANKLIN, TN 37067
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- KEITH SAMMONS, P O BOX 356, OOLTEWAH TN 37363
- Signed the 990
- KEITH SAMMONS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (423) 595-7703
- Website
- WWW.HAPPYSHOES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WARRENJACKSON CPAS PLLC
Mission
INSPIRING CANCER PATIENTS TO KEEP WALKING AND PROVIDING THEM RESOURCES TO HELP WHILE GOING THROUGH TREATMENT.
Program accomplishments
- THE HAPPY SHOES PROJECT INSPIRES CANCER PATIENTS TO KEEP WALKING WITH ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT, AND INSPIRATION. TOTES FILLED WITH ITEMS TO MAKE CANCER TREATMENT MORE COMFORTABLE AND POSITIVE ARE DISTRIBUTED. KIDS WITH CANCER AND NEW BACKPACK PROGRAM - BACKPACKS ARE FILLED WITH ITEMS INCLUCING AN ILLUSTRATED BOOK AND COLORING BOOK TO HELP THEM THROUGH TREATMENT.Expenses $153,866
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-4752810
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $57,147
- Income (IRS master file)
- $229,606
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $182,705 | $153,866 | $57,147 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $79,540 | $142,372 | $26,009 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $114,935 | $142,714 | $88,842 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: KEITH SAMMONS | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-4752810).
Questions about HAPPY SHOES PROJECT
- What is the EIN of HAPPY SHOES PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAPPY SHOES PROJECT is 84-4752810.
- Is HAPPY SHOES PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to HAPPY SHOES PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAPPY SHOES PROJECT file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HAPPY SHOES PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HAPPY SHOES PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HAPPY SHOES PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KEITH SAMMONS.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAPPY SHOES PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,309 (MISTI SAMMONS, SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does HAPPY SHOES PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $182,705, expenses of $153,866 and total assets of $57,147 at year end.
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