Happier Valley Comedy Inc is located in Hadley, MA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Happier Valley Comedy Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Happier Valley Comedy Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Happier Valley Comedy Inc generated $213.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $183.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BRINGING LAUGHTER, JOY, AND EASE TO WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH THE PRINCIPLES OF IMPROVISATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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A COMPLETE TRAINING PROGRAM RUNNING AN AVERAGE OF 9 WEEKLY CLASSES AND 2 MONTHLY WORKSHOPS IN IMPROVISATIONAL AND COMEDY PERFORMANCE FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED. THERE WERE AN AVERAGE OF 105 STUDENTS PER SESSION OF DIVERSE AGES AND BACKGROUNDS ACTIVELY ENROLLED AT ANY GIVEN TIME.
WEEKLY IMPROVISED COMEDY SHOWS FEATURING A VARIETY OF PERFORMERS AND FORMATS. WE ATTRACT AN AVERAGE OF 45 AUDIENCE MEMBERS PER SHOW.
THE THROUGH LAUGHTER PROGRAM BRINGS THE PRINCIPLES OF IMPROVISATION TO THE WORKPLACE STRENGTHENING COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND CREATIVITY. WE WERE HIRED FOR 25 EVENTS, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 25 ATTENDEES PER EVENT, AT DIFFERENT BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pamela Victor President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $52,327 |
Scott Braidman Vice President | Officer | 40 | $46,289 |
Jeffrey Hausthor Secretary, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melenie Flynn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sally Ekus Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Meghan Lynch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $102,984 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,037 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $120,021 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $91,008 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $213,740 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,077 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,185 |
Payroll taxes | $6,855 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $950 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,399 |
Advertising and promotion | $102 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,185 |
Travel | $2,065 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,810 |
Insurance | $750 |
All other expenses | $760 |
Total functional expenses | $183,765 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $131,573 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $47,892 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $179,465 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $179,465 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $179,465 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Happier Valley Comedy Inc has recieved totaling $51.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51 |
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Workforce Development Institute Inc Albany, NY | $2,796,326 | $10,204,057 |
Vhs Inc Maynard, MA | $2,159,485 | $7,029,751 |
United For Respect Education Fund Brooklyn, NY | $7,552,270 | $7,410,651 |
1st Street Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,623,074 | $8,726,760 |
More Than Words Inc Boston, MA | $15,091,779 | $6,459,719 |
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Nashua Adult Learning Center Inc Nashua, NH | $5,002,850 | $5,676,963 |
Vermont Adult Learning Inc Waitsfield, VT | $1,289,780 | $4,391,996 |
Connecticut Center For Arts & Technology Inc New Haven, CT | $3,075,426 | $11,576,748 |