HAPPIER VALLEY COMEDY INC

EIN: 474942147 501(c)(3) Education

HADLEY, MA

Total Revenue
$538,321
Total Expenses
$384,526
Total Assets
$453,412
Net Assets
$336,123
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
PAMELA VICTOR
Phone
7812648260
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HAPPIER VALLEY COMEDY INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $538K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $154K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

HAPPIER VALLEY COMEDY BRINGS LAUGHTER, JOY, AND EASE TO WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS (AND THE WORLD) THROUGH THE PRINCIPLES OF IMPROVISATION. WE SERVE UP THE HAPPY THROUGH OUR TRAINING CENTER, SHOWS, AND PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO USING THE TENETS OF IMPROVISATION AS A TOOL TO AMPLIFY EACH PERSON'S AUTHENTIC VOICE AND CREATIVITY IN AN INCLUSIVE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY INSPIRED AND EMPOWERED BY THE DIVERSITY OF ALL MEMBERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $169,690 Revenue: $170,129

A COMPLETE TRAINING PROGRAM RUNNING AN AVERAGE OF 12 WEEKLY CLASSES AND 3 MONTHLY WORKSHOPS IN IMPROVISATIONAL AND COMEDY PERFORMANCE FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED. THERE WERE AN AVERAGE OF 150 STUDENTS...

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A COMPLETE TRAINING PROGRAM RUNNING AN AVERAGE OF 12 WEEKLY CLASSES AND 3 MONTHLY WORKSHOPS IN IMPROVISATIONAL AND COMEDY PERFORMANCE FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED. THERE WERE AN AVERAGE OF 150 STUDENTS PER SESSION OF DIVERSE AGES AND BACKGROUNDS ACTIVELY ENROLLED AT ANY GIVEN TIME.

Program 2
Expenses: $44,262 Revenue: $45,795

WEEKLY IMPROVISED COMEDY SHOWS FEATURING A VARIETY OF PERFORMERS AND FORMATS. WE ATTRACT AN AVERAGE OF 55 AUDIENCE MEMBERS PER SHOW.

Program 3
Expenses: $62,685 Revenue: $66,892

THE IMPROV TO IMPROVE PROGRAM BRINGS THE PRINCIPLES OF IMPROVISATION TO THE WORKPLACE STRENGTHENING COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND CREATIVITY. WE WERE HIRED FOR 27 EVENTS, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 25...

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THE IMPROV TO IMPROVE PROGRAM BRINGS THE PRINCIPLES OF IMPROVISATION TO THE WORKPLACE STRENGTHENING COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND CREATIVITY. WE WERE HIRED FOR 27 EVENTS, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 25 ATTENDEES PER EVENT, AT DIFFERENT BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $248,572
Program Service Revenue $282,816
Investment Income $1,152
Other Revenue $5,781
TOTAL REVENUE $538,321

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $218,089
Fundraising Expenses $44,616
Program Expenses $276,637
Other Expenses $166,437
TOTAL EXPENSES $384,526

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $538,321 $343,687 +0.6%
Expenses $384,526 $325,954 +0.2%
Net Income $153,795 $17,733 +7.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
20

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$147,059
Total Directors
6
$74,851
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAMELA VICTOR PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$73,151 $1,700 $74,851
JEFFREY HAUSTHOR SECRETARY, TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELICA CASTRO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY EKUS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELENIE FLYNN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN LYNCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BRAIDMAN VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$71,208 $1,000 $72,208
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $538,321 $384,526 $453,412 $153,795
2024 $343,687 $325,954 $344,110 $17,733
2023 $328,218 $304,808 $367,671 $23,410
2022 $236,055 $274,335 $370,240 $-38,280
2021 $213,740 $183,765 $179,465 $29,975
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