# Happy Project

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601. EIN 42-4423317. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2026
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: about 128,218 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 283 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lancaster: 75 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/lancaster
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Happy Project's EIN?**

Happy Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-4423317. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Happy Project a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Happy Project in Lancaster, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2026. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Happy Project tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Happy Project as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Happy Project do?**

The IRS classifies Happy Project as: Children's and youth services. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.