Liabilities / Assets
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 31-1618700 • 501(c)3 • Cincinnati, OH
Profile
Happen is a unique, non-profit organization founded for children and adults to share creative experiences that strengthen today's family structure both personally and within our community.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
94th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
34th percentile
Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
95th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 19.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
89th percentile
Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
51st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$74,212
Up $44,607 (+151%) from 2022
Liabilities
Up$157,857
Up $8,813 (+5.9%) from 2022
Net Assets
Up-$83,645
Up $35,794 (+30%) from 2022
Revenue
Down$175,768
Down $1,408 (-0.8%) from 2022
Expenses
Down$187,137
Down $10,385 (-5.3%) from 2022
Net Income
Up-$11,369
Up $8,977 (+44%) from 2022
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Happen is a unique, non-profit organization founded for children and adults to share creative experiences that strengthen today's family structure both personally and within our community.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| HAPPEN IS A UNIQUE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO SHARE CREATIVE EXPERIENCES THAT STRENGTHEN TODAY'S FAMILY STRUCTURE BOTH PERSONALLY AND WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. | - | $166,751 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS JOSEPH RUEFF | President | FT | $34,674 | - | $34,674 |
| BRUCE DEMSKE | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| STEVE PASZT | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
“Advertising and Promotion $381”
“Office Expenses $13854”
“Interest $5907”
“Depreciation $3031”
“Insurance $5801”
“Dues & subscriptions $2541”
“BANK CHARGES $196”
“LICENSE & TAXES $151”
“VEHICLE EXPENSES $32”
“Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1413 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $848”
“Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $280 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0”
“DEPOSITS ON HVAC UNITS - Beginning $405 DEPOSITS ON HVAC UNITS - Ending $405”
“CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS - Beginning $37230 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS - Ending $0”
“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $10558 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $11433”
“Grants Payable - Beginning $62600 Grants Payable - Ending $62600”
“Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $32231 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $33744”
“Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $2905 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $2660”
“SHORT TERM LOAN - Beginning $47420 SHORT TERM LOAN - Ending $47420”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 163625 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -11369 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 2433 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 74212 |
| IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 175768 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 21739 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 72557 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | -83645 |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | -83645 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 34674 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | THOMAS JOSEPH RUEFF |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | BRUCE DEMSKE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | STEVE PASZT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | President |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Treasurer |
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| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 39328 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 1253 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 31894 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | HAPPEN IS A UNIQUE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO SHARE CREATIVE EXPERIENCES THAT STRENGTHEN TODAY'S FAMILY STRUCTURE BOTH PERSONALLY AND WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 1674 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 12143 |
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| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 166751 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 86089 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 155714 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 157857 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 187137 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 166751 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 175768 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | HAPPENINC.COM |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 163625 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 202196 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 151391 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 155993 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 83462 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 756667 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.86660 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.87380 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 655690 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 163625 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 151391 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 83462 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 756667 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 756667 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Advertising and Promotion $381 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Office Expenses $13854 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Interest $5907 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Depreciation $3031 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Insurance $5801 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS $2541 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | BANK CHARGES $196 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | LICENSE & TAXES $151 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | VEHICLE EXPENSES $32 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1413 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $848 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 10 | Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $280 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 11 | DEPOSITS ON HVAC UNITS - Beginning $405 DEPOSITS ON HVAC UNITS - Ending $405 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 12 | CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS - Beginning $37230 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS - Ending $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 13 | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $10558 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $11433 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 14 | Grants Payable - Beginning $62600 Grants Payable - Ending $62600 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 15 | Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $32231 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $33744 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 16 | Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $2905 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $2660 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 17 | SHORT TERM LOAN - Beginning $47420 SHORT TERM LOAN - Ending $47420 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Other Expenses.1001 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Other Expenses.1002 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Other Expenses.1008 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Other Expenses.1009 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Other Expenses.1012 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Other Expenses.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Other Expenses.3 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Other Expenses.4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 8 | Other Expenses.5 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 9 | Other Assets.1003 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 10 | Other Assets.1011 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 11 | Other Assets.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 12 | Other Assets.2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 13 | Total Liabilities.1001 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 14 | Total Liabilities.1002 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 15 | Total Liabilities.1006 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 16 | Total Liabilities.1008 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 17 | Total Liabilities.1 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | THOMAS JOSEPH RUEFF |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | President |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-11-17 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | HAPPEN INC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | HAPP |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 311618700 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 5137512345 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 4201 HAMILTON AVE |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | CINCINNATI |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | OH |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 45223 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 311212878 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Bolger & Associates |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 8340 Plainfield Rd |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | Cincinnati |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | OH |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 45236 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 5137936267 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | JOHN P BOLGER EA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/SelfEmployedInd | 0 | X |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-11-17T09:38:41-08:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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