Happy Bottoms
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Happy Bottoms meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
HappyBottoms mission is to collaborate with the community to empower, connect and impact families by alleviating diaper need.
Year, State Incorporated:
2010, MO
HappyBottoms addresses the basic need of diapers to help stabilize families in crisis and improve the well being of infants and toddlers. HappyBottoms distributes 75 diapers per child/per month through a network of agency and hospital distribution sites, partnering with organizations that provide families access to other essential services. Diaper need affects 1 in 2 families, leading to health issues and stress. HappyBottoms provides diapers to families who are struggling, helping parents focus on what matters most: their children’s well-being.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Happy Bottoms's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,968,517 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,968,517 |
Chief Executive
Elizabeth Mayer, Co-Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Kristal Ronnebaum, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
20
Paid Staff Size
12
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Happy Bottoms's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Foundation and Trust Grants | $619,331 |
| Contributions | $554,849 |
| In Kind Contributions | $433,216 |
| Special Events | $365,818 |
| Contributed Diapers | $348,165 |
| Investment Gain | $63,085 |
| Partner Agency Fees | $47,423 |
| Mobile Diaper Wrapping Revenues | $23,149 |
| Interest Income | $10,700 |
| Diaper Delivery Fees | $6,920 |
| HUB Agency Fees | $2,400 |
| Other Income | $1,248 |
| Total Income | $2,476,304 |
Programs: 86% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $2,476,304 |
| Total expenses: | $2,285,979 |
| Program expenses | $1,968,517 |
| Fundraising expenses | $191,451 |
| Administrative expenses | $126,011 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $190,325 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,630,817 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,821,142 |
| Total Liabilities | $456,304 |
| Total Assets | $2,277,446 |
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