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Est.

1963

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the most recent filing year, the organization awarded a total of $943.2K across 64 grantees.

Mission Statement

PROMOTE CENTRE COUNTY AS A PLACE FOR SPORTING EVENTS, VACATIONS AND CONVENTIONS.
Total Funding Given
$943.2K
2025
Grantees funded
64
Multi-year grantees
84%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
47
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
F
Frederick Smith
Board Member
T
Tim Bowser
Board Member
T
Tom Fountaine
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU?
No. THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU give?
THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU make each year?
In 2025, THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $943 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU fund recently?
In 2025, THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, and HISTORIC BELLEFONTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU?
THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.