SHARPSBURG GA | IRS ruling year: 2021 | EIN: 85-3966295
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An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
Rating Information
Not currently rated
Ratings are calculated from one or more beacon scores. Currently, we require either an Accountability & Finance beacon or an Impact assessment to be eligible for a Charity Navigator rating. Note: The absence of a rating does not indicate a positive or negative assessment; it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated this organization.
See rating report below to learn why this organization is not currently eligible.
Historical Ratings
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Bringing Happiness Foundation Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Accountability & Finance methodology due to only having one year of electronically-filed IRS Form 990 data (990EZ, 990N, 990PF does not qualify).
To ensure year-to-year consistency the Encompass Rating System's Accountability & Finance beacon analyzes the three-year average of some data provided through the IRS form 990.
Charity Navigator currently only has one year of consecutive e-filed Forms 990 from the IRS for Bringing Happiness Foundation Inc. under the EIN: 85-3966295.
Before Charity Navigator can evaluate Bringing Happiness Foundation Inc., Bringing Happiness Foundation Inc. will need to e-file for additional fiscal years.
Revenue and expense data is not available for this organization. This data is only available if this organization has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Salary of Key Persons - No Data Available
No Data Available
Salary of Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last 3 years. In some cases, there may be an electronically-filed 990 on file but the nonprofit may have not included the information and therefore we cannot post it.
IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
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Impact & Measurement
Score
77
This beacon estimates the actual impact a charity has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
The Measuring Outcomes assessment evaluates how well a charity tracks progress towards its mission's outcomes.
Displayed below are the responses provided by the charity for the Measuring Outcomes assessment. Each question is designed to address specific criteria, with responses eligible for full, partial, or no credit. Please refer to the scoring rubric for details on how responses are scored.
Selected program: CHILDREN FOUNDATIONS, Submitted September 2025
Program Planning and Design
21 out of 21 points
This section assesses the use of crucial evaluation tools in program objective-setting and activities.
Charity leadership uses information collected to make decisions regarding programs
Agree, uses information collected to improve programs
Charity has shared understanding across staff of how programs lead to the goals a program achieves
Agree, has universal understanding of how programs achieve goals
Charity has documents and reviews how program activities lead to change
Agree, documents and reviews
Charity revisits how program activities lead to change
Agree, does revisit how program activities lead to change
Program Development
22 out of 28 points
This section assesses the consideration of stakeholders in program objectives and activities.
Charity identifies program target population needs in the following ways
Discussions with local nonprofits on their programs
Charity considers practical, cultural, and political needs and interests of those served by program
Agree, charity is responsive to practical, cultural, and political needs
Charity uses SMART Goals
Agree, identified Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (SMART) goals
Data Collection and Analysis
11 out of 21 points
This section assesses the best practices used in collecting and analyzing program data.
Charity tracks program information in the following ways
Collects data when a program is complete
Charity collects programmatic information on those served by the program in the following ways
Identifies the number of those successfully served by the program
Charity assesses program effectiveness at multiple points in time
Agree, collects information before and after a program is implemented
Reporting and Distribution of Results
21 out of 21 points
This section assesses reporting and disseminating program results.
Charity reports program results to key stakeholders
Reports results to stakeholders
Charity reports both favorable and unfavorable results
Yes, charity reports both favorable of unfavorable results
Use of Results
2 out of 10 points
This section assesses the use of results to guide learning.
Charity uses program results to inform future work for the following reasons
Sustain and secure funding
Culture & Community
Not Currently Scored
Bringing Happiness Foundation Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
At Bringing Happiness Foundation, a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, our mission is clear: to spread joy and support to vulnerable communities through charitable donations and heartfelt initiatives.
Elderly Homes: Partnering with elderly care facilities, we strive to enhance the quality of life for seniors. From providing essential needs to organizing engaging activities, we aim to brighten their days and show them they are valued members of our community.
Orphanages and Children's Foundations: We believe every child deserves love and opportunity. Through collaborations with orphanages and children's foundations, we offer educational resources, recreational activities, and nurturing care, making a lasting positive impact on their lives.
Sports Academies: Sports unite and inspire, and we ensure talented young athletes have access to training, equipment, and facilities. By nurturing their passion, we empower them to pursue their dreams and create a better future.
Vulnerable Communities: We address unique challenges faced by vulnerable communities, providing aid, creating safe spaces, and fostering growth and development.
Our Approach: Our efforts focus on meeting essential needs and creating heartwarming moments. By organizing events and activities, we build connections and spread happiness throughout the communities we serve. Join us in making a difference through your charitable donations and support.
Vision Statement
10 out of 10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
At Bringing Happiness Foundation, a dedicated 501c3 non-profit organization focused on helping others in need, our vision drives us to make a profound global impact. We envision a world where every individual, irrespective of their circumstances, has access to life's essentials and the resources for holistic wellness.
Strategic Goals
20 out of 20 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Expand access to our existing programs—monthly meals for children, support for older adults, and soccer gear for youth—by reaching more beneficiaries and partner sites while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.
Goal Two: Within 12 months, concentrate 90%+ of program resources on our core services—monthly meals for children, monthly support for older adults, and soccer gear for youth—while pausing or sunsetting activities that do not directly advance these outcomes.
Leadership
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Investment in Leadership Development
15 out of 15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
Succession Planning
External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
15 out of 15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.