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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1156043

HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC

Tax-exempt · LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530

Financials

$997K$548K2023$1.6M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,591,919$1,585,984$5,935$776,336$713,289$63,047
December 31, 2023990$996,979$547,570$449,409$545,329$30,098$515,231
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,591,919
of which government grants
$1,585,800
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$179,474
Other salaries and wages
$574,042
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$824,204
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$637
Accounting fees
$71,799
Occupancy
$56,227
Travel
$18,763
Program services (functional)
$1,516,453
Management and general (functional)
$69,531

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$540,090
Total assets, end of year
$776,336
Total liabilities, end of year
$713,289
Net assets, end of year
$63,047
Net assets without donor restrictions
$63,047
Gross receipts
$1,591,919
Employees
22
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
CA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carolina AyalaExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$179,474
Pattie VargasSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Madeline HodgesCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Leah SeykoskiBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Judy WoodDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carolina AyalaExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$125,000
Pattie VargasSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Madeline HodgesTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
Leah SeykoskiBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
506 W GRAHAM AVE STE 105 # 106, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530-3665
In care of
% CAROLINA AYALA
Signed the 990
Carolina Ayala, Executive Director
Phone
(888) 638-8457
Return prepared by
Shawn Washington Accountancy Corporation

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 87-1156043 or by the name HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To provide community support for people and families impacted by substance use disorders and mental health challenges through education, advocacy, and peer-based recovery support services with the intent to normalize recovery.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Peer Support:The Happier Life Project provided comprehensive peer-led recovery support across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. In 2024, peers delivered 1,083 hours of individualized support to 261 unduplicated individuals, including recovery coaching, crisis stabilization, telephonic support, and resource navigation.THLP facilitated 612 recovery groups including All-Recovery Meetings, CRAFT groups, DBSA sessions, grief circles, trauma-processing groups, anger management, mens and womens circles, and Wellbriety. These services reached 1,630 unique individuals and generated more than 3,260 touchpoints. Services strengthened emotional stability, recovery capital, connection, and long-term housing and wellness outcomesPeer services were delivered by certified Peer Support Specialists using trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and recovery-oriented practices. Engagement ORS outcome data: 69 individuals completed at least one assessment 38 completed two or more assessments 25 individuals (66%) showed improvement Median improvement among those who improved was 34%
    Expenses $985,736
  • Education, Advocacy & Outreach:THLP conducted bilingual (English/Spanish) and culturally responsive outreach, reentry navigation, community education, and behavioral-health advocacy.In 2024, THLP conducted 116 outreach and reentry events, reaching 11,650 attendees (6,314 unique). Outreach occurred at probation PACT meetings, recovery summits, homelessness events, health fairs, schools, tribal events, and reentry centers.Educational programming included Narcan/overdose response, suicide prevention, harm reduction, emotional regulation, youth empowerment workshops, and anger management. More than 700 individuals participated in THLPs educational programs.Advocacy included participation in county and regional behavioral health coalitions, reentry collaboratives, and recovery-focused planning efforts.This category includes three sub-components:1. Education bilingual training in Narcan, suicide prevention, harm reduction, emotional regulation, youth wellness.2. Outreach probation collaboration, reentry engagement, homelessness outreach, school-based engagement, tribal community outreach.3. Advocacy participation in county recovery planning, SUD committees, reentry coalitions, culturally responsive system-advocacy work.
    Expenses $319,154
  • Youth Wellness & Family Services:THLP delivered trauma-informed and culturally grounded youth and family supports, including school-based healing circles, youth empowerment events, youth recovery meetings, leadership development, and college & career workshops.Family programming included 95+ CRAFT-based groups, bilingual loved-ones sessions, parenting resiliency workshops, and stabilization support for families impacted by substance use, mental health, and justice involvement. Over 300 families engaged in youth and family programming, improving communication, reducing crisis, and strengthening household stability.Youth programming included identity-building, healing circles, leadership development, cultural education, and early intervention strategies. Family services included bilingual CRAFT groups, loved-ones circles, and parenting support focused on communication, stability, and emotional resilience.
    Expenses $188,563
  • Cultural Wellness & Tribal Healing:THLP partnered with tribal nations on cultural healing initiatives including the Inter-Tribal Wellness & Recovery Campout (supported through a $23,000 sponsorship to the La Jolla Band of Luiseo Indians), Indigenous youth gatherings, ceremonies, and cultural wellness activities.
    Expenses $23,000
  • Volunteers:THLP benefited from more than 2,000 volunteer hours supporting recovery groups, youth programs, cultural events, outreach, and community healing. These hours are valued at over $70,000 and significantly expanded THLPs capacity to serve vulnerable communities.Volunteers serve in group support roles, cultural wellness assistance, outreach events, youth programs, and operational support. THLP maintains structured orientation, supervision, and support for volunteers to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-1156043
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$776,336
Income (IRS master file)
$1,591,919

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,591,919$1,585,984$776,336IRS
990December 2023$996,979$547,570$545,329XML
990December 2022$218,224$168,121$66,400IRS
990-EZDecember 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 87-1156043).

Questions about HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC is 87-1156043.
Is HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC 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 HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $179,474 (Carolina Ayala, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does HAPPIER LIFE PROJECT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,591,919, expenses of $1,585,984 and total assets of $776,336 at year end.

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