The Happy Way Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-3796054
Foundation Overview
Based in Roanoke, IN, The Happy Way Foundation has awarded 187 grants totaling $455,247 to organizations in Massachusetts, Indiana and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $200 to $23,500, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 34 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
40% of grants are awarded in Indiana, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Fort Wayne (49%), Roanoke (31%), Indianapolis (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (75%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Happy Way Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Al-rowwand Usa | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Indiana Center For Middle East Peace Inc | $16,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Canterbury School | $6,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Pilgrims Of Ibillin | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Operatonal Support | 2023 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $1,000 | Leland, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Center For Action And Contemplation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Wiam Center | $1,000 | Bethleham, WEST BANK, IS | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fotonna Friends Of Tent Of Nations | $2,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Union Theological Seminary | $3,000 | New York City, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Cherry Creek School District No 5 | $3,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Church | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Steele Elementary | $3,897 | Denver, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Canvas Community Church | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Global Giving | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Al-rowwand Usa | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Indiana Center For Middle East Peace Inc | $16,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Canterbury School | $6,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Pilgrims Of Ibillin | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Operatonal Support | 2023 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $1,000 | Leland, MI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Center For Action And Contemplation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Wiam Center | $1,000 | Bethleham, WEST BANK, IS | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fotonna Friends Of Tent Of Nations | $2,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Union Theological Seminary | $3,000 | New York City, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Cherry Creek School District No 5 | $3,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Church | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Steele Elementary | $3,897 | Denver, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Canvas Community Church | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Global Giving | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Al-rowwand Usa | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Iupui-fw | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic | $2,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Indiana Center For Middle East Peace Inc | $18,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Canterbury School | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Pilgrims Of Ibillin | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Operatonal Support | 2022 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $1,000 | Leland, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Center For Action And Contemplation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Wiam Center | $1,000 | Bethleham, WEST BANK, IS | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fotonna Friends Of Tent Of Nations | $1,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Parents Circle | $1,000 | Uniondale, NY, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Union Theological Seminary | $1,000 | New York City, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| International Animal Rescue (iar Costa Rica) | $1,000 | Nocoya, GUANACASTE, CS | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fundacion Verdiazul | $1,000 | N/a, N/A, CS | Program Support | 2022 |
| Camp Friedenswald | $1,028 | Cassopolis, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Steele Elementary | $2,923 | Denver, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Al-rowwand Usa | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Iupui-fw | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic | $2,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Indiana Center For Middle East Peace Inc | $18,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Canterbury School | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Pilgrims Of Ibillin | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Operatonal Support | 2022 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $1,000 | Leland, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Center For Action And Contemplation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Wiam Center | $1,000 | Bethleham, WEST BANK, IS | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fotonna Friends Of Tent Of Nations | $1,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Parents Circle | $1,000 | Uniondale, NY, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Union Theological Seminary | $1,000 | New York City, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| International Animal Rescue (Iar Costa Rica) | $1,000 | Nocoya, GUANACASTE, CS | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fundacion Verdiazul | $1,000 | Foreign, Foreign, CS | Program Support | 2022 |
| Camp Friedenswald | $1,028 | Cassopolis, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Steele Elementary | $2,923 | Denver, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Al-rowwand Usa | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Iupui-fw | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic | $2,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Indiana Center For Middle East Peace Inc | $18,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Canterbury School | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Pilgrims Of Ibillin | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Operatonal Support | 2022 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $1,000 | Leland, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Center For Action And Contemplation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Wiam Center | $1,000 | Bethleham, WEST BANK, IS | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fotonna Friends Of Tent Of Nations | $1,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Parents Circle | $1,000 | Uniondale, NY, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Union Theological Seminary | $1,000 | New York City, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| International Animal Rescue (Iar Costa Rica) | $1,000 | Nocoya, GUANACASTE, CS | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fundacion Verdiazul | $1,000 | Foreign, Foreign, CS | Program Support | 2022 |
| Camp Friedenswald | $1,028 | Cassopolis, MI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Steele Elementary | $2,923 | Denver, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Al-rowwand Usa | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Iupui-fw | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic | $2,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Indiana Center For Middle East Peace Inc | $20,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Canterbury School | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Pilgrims Of Ibillin | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Operatonal Support | 2021 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $1,000 | Leland, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Center For Action And Contemplation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Wiam Center | $2,000 | Bethleham, WEST BANK, IS | Program Support | 2021 |
| Fotonna Friends Of Tent Of Nations | $2,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| American Friends Of The Parents Circle | $2,000 | Uniondale, NY, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Union Theological Seminary | $1,000 | New York City, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Homeboy Industries | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operational Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of Al-rowwand Usa | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Iupui-fw | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic | $1,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Indiana Center For Middle East Peace Inc | $16,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Operational Support | 2020 |
| Canterbury School | $9,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Pilgrims Of Ibillin | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Operatonal Support | 2020 |
| Center For Action And Contemplation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $1,000 | Leland, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Bloomington Catholic Worker | $2,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Hawkins Family Community Supported Agriculture | $1,500 | North Manchester, IN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Tzedek Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| America Friends Service Committee- Midwest Office | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Friends Of Sabeel North America | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| American Friends Of The Parents Circle | $1,000 | Uniondale, NY, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Friends Of Al-rowwand Usa | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Pathfinder Services Inc | $1,000 | Huntington, IN, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Mondoweiss | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Ipfw | $1,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| United Way Of Allen County | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | $500 | Traverse City, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Indiana Center For Middle East Peace Inc | $23,500 | Roanoke, IN, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Kairos Usa | $500 | Monterery Park, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Canterbury School | $9,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Pilgrims Of Ibillin | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Operatonal Support | 2018 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Center For Action And Contemplation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Wiam Center | $1,000 | Bethlehem, WEST BANK, IS | Program Support | 2018 |
| Fotonna Friends Of Tent Of Nations | $1,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Fort Wayne Trails | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $1,000 | Leland, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Sojourners | $1,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Meccei | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Ensemble Of Ragas School Performing Arts | $500 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Union Theological Seminary | $2,500 | New York City, NY, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Fort Wayne For Refugees Inc | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| America Friends Service Committee- Midwest Office | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of Sabeel North America | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| American Friends Of The Parents Circle | $1,000 | Uniondale, NY, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Fort Wayne Community Schools Foundation | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of Al-rowwand Usa | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Pathfinder Services Inc | $1,000 | Huntington, IN, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Mondoweiss | $1,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Cac | $1,000 | Coolidge, AZ, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Ipfw | $1,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| United Way Of Allen County | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic | $2,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Indiana Center For Middle East Peace Inc | $17,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Kairos Usa | $2,000 | Monterery Park, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Canterbury School | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Pilgrims Of Ibillin | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Operatonal Support | 2017 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Safe Families For Children | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Livlyme Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Wiam Center | $1,000 | Bethlehem, WEST BANK, IS | Program Support | 2017 |
| Fotonna Friends Of Tent Of Nations | $1,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Fort Wayne Trails | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $1,000 | Leland, MI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Ipfw | $1,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Indiana Center For Middle East Peace Inc | $17,500 | Roanoke, IN, US | Operational Support | 2016 |
| Canterbury School | $3,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| United Way Of Allen County | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operational Support | 2016 |
| Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Wiam Center | $1,000 | Bethlehem, WEST BANK, IS | Program Support | 2016 |
| Fotonna Friends Of Tent Of Nations | $1,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Kairos Usa | $4,000 | Monterery Park, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $2,200 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Fort Wayne Trails | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Pilgrims Of Ibillin | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Operational Support | 2016 |
| Cac | $500 | Coolidge, AZ, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $500 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Mondoweiss | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Pathfinder Services | $500 | Huntington, IN, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Safe Families For Children | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Sola | $1,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Friends Of Sabeel North America | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | $1,000 | Leland, MI, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| The Center For Jewish Nonviolence | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-3796054 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3251 E 1200 N Roanoke, IN 46783-9438 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Happy Way Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Jane E Caldwell |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Ronald G Caldwell |
| Vice-president | Daniel S Caldwell |
| Vice-president | John T Caldwell |
| Vice-president | Joseph M Caldwell |
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