# The Happy Day Express Inc

Child day care nonprofit in Fairfield, Illinois 62837. EIN 57-1214244. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide affordable day care for children from low income families.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/571214244/202411359349313276/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2006
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $382,261 | $353,183 | $396,025 | $264,441 | 12 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/571214244/202411359349313276/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $368,431 | $291,889 | $402,174 | $238,728 | 17 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/571214244/202231369349306728/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $270,087 (76%), management $83,096 (24%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $124,621, program fees $255,730, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +2% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $393,216 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 99 child care nonprofits in Illinois; median $776,601.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Wayne County, Illinois: about 3,545 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
- 15 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 4.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Fairfield: 2 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/fairfield
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is The Happy Day Express Inc's EIN?**

The Happy Day Express Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1214244. 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 The Happy Day Express Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Happy Day Express Inc in Fairfield, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2006. 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 The Happy Day Express Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Happy Day Express Inc 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 The Happy Day Express Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "To provide affordable day care for children from low income families." The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.

**How much money does The Happy Day Express Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, The Happy Day Express Inc reported total revenue of $382,261 and total expenses of $353,183 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.