Civic Intelligence

The Happier Life Project Inc

EIN 87-1156043 • 501(c)3 • Lake Elsinore, CA

Profile

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.

506 W Graham Avenue 106Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

www.thehappierlifeproject.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.92x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.45x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

40th percentile

0.4%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$179,474

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

88th percentile

42%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

60%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Up

$776,336

Up $231,007 (+42%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$713,289

Up $683,191 (+2270%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$63,047

Down $452,184 (-88%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,591,919

Up $594,940 (+60%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,585,984

Up $1,038,414 (+190%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$5,935

Down $443,474 (-99%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2021: $47,950Liabilities 2021: $32,235Net Assets 2021: $15,7152021Assets 2022: $66,400Liabilities 2022: $580Net Assets 2022: $65,8202022Assets 2023: $545,329Liabilities 2023: $30,098Net Assets 2023: $515,2312023Assets 2024: $776,336Liabilities 2024: $713,289Net Assets 2024: $63,0472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$776,336
Liabilities$713,289
Net Assets$63,047
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2021: $53,230Expenses 2021: $37,515Net Income 2021: $15,7152021Revenue 2022: $218,224Expenses 2022: $168,121Net Income 2022: $50,1032022Revenue 2023: $996,979Expenses 2023: $547,570Net Income 2023: $449,4092023Revenue 2024: $1,591,919Expenses 2024: $1,585,984Net Income 2024: $5,9352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,591,919
Expenses$1,585,984
Net Income$5,935
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$776,336
Liabilities
$713,289
Net assets
$63,047
Revenue
$1,591,919
Expenses
$1,585,984
Net income
$5,935
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.71$0.06$1.59$1.59$0.01
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.55$0.03$0.52$1.00$0.55$0.45
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.22$0.17$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.03$0.02$0.05$0.04$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,591,919
Mission and Program Overview

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$226,485$586,568▲ $360,083
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$310,029$152,980▼ $157,049
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$32,962-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$540,090$776,336▲ $236,246
Other Assets Total$3,576$3,826▲ $250
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$473,683$556,801▲ $83,118
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,294$156,488▲ $147,194
Total Liabilities$482,977$713,289▲ $230,312
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$57,113$63,047▲ $5,934
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$57,113$63,047▲ $5,934
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$540,090$776,336▲ $236,246
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Carolina AyalaExecutive DirectorFT$179,474$179,474

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Leah SeykoskiBoard Chair
Judy WoodDirector
Madeline HodgesCFO
Pattie VargasSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,591,919
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$6,119
Change in Net Assets
$5,935
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$824,204
Other Expenses$761,780
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$571,151$2,891-$574,042
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$170,186$9,288-$179,474
Fees for Services Management$162,739$15,054-$177,793
Fees for Services Other$108,199$5,301-$113,500
Fees for Services Accounting$59,380$12,419-$71,799
Occupancy$51,176$5,051-$56,227
Payroll Taxes$53,455$868-$54,323
Office Expenses$46,482$363-$46,845
Other Expenses$23,759$254-$24,013
Conferences and Meetings$23,756--$23,756
Travel$18,763--$18,763
Other Employee Benefits$14,738$1,627-$16,365
All Other Expenses$11,081$446-$11,527
Insurance-$11,352-$11,352
Information Technology$5,000--$5,000
Fees for Services Legal$557$80-$637
Total Functional Expenses$1,516,453$69,531$0$1,585,984
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A draft copy of Form 990 will be sent to Board members for comment prior to filing of the return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Happier Life Project Inc
EIN
87-1156043
Phone
8886388457
Address
506 W Graham Avenue 106, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Signing Officer

Name
Carolina Ayala
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
22
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Shawn Washington Accountancy Corporation
Address
11801 Pierce St Ste 200, Riverside, CA 92505
Preparer
Shawn Washington CPA
Phone
9517886700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Rounding = -$1”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Youth 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.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Cultural 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.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1Volunteers: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.
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