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Thrive Support & Advocacy Inc

EIN 04-2532990 · Marlborough, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THRIVE CELEBRATES AND NURTURES THE ABILITIES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN METROWEST, WORCESTER COUNTY, CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS, AND BEYOND. OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE SPACE, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS, CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES THRIVE.

Income
$11.5 million
Spending
$11.9 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
258
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$301,016, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $6.9 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICESTHRIVE COMMUNITY RESIDENCES ARE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR 51 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THRIVE EMPOWERS AND ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO BE ACTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. WE HELP OUR RESIDENTS REALIZE THEIR HIGHEST INDEPENDENCE LEVEL BY CREATING MEANINGFUL MOMENTS FILLED WITH SELF-CONFIDENCE AND HAPPINESS. THRIVE PROMOTES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE RESIDENTS' VOICES ARE HEARD; THEY CONTRIBUTE TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND CULTIVATE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. WE PROVIDE SPACE, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO COMPLEMENT STRENGTHS AND HELP THEM FIND THEIR CHOSEN PATH.THRIVE SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN GROUP HOMES, SUPPORTED LIVING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, THROUGH SERVICE NAVIGATION AND THROUGH SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING. ACCESS TO THRIVE'S EXTENSIVE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES INCREASE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SENSE OF BELONGING. THE AGENCY'S GOAL IS TO HELP THE PARTICIPANTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE BEING ACTIVE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.
  2. $2.7 million spent. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICESFAMILIES HAVE A VARIETY NEEDS AND DESIRES WHEN CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. AS A FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER, THRIVE PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SUPPORTS INCLUDING CONNECTING PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES TO AVAILABLE SERVICES AND RESOURCES; PROVIDING SOCIAL AND SKILL BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; JOINING FAMILIES THROUGH INFORMATION CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS, AND SUPPORTING PARTICIPANTS WITH PERSONAL, MEDICAL, AND DAILY LIVING NEEDS.THRIVE'S SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES ARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AGES 7-25 (AGE RANGES ARE FLEXIBLE) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES. THRIVE CREATES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND COMMUNITY. THRIVE'S EXPERIENCES INCLUDE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL GROUPS, SPECIAL EVENTS, SPORTS/RECREATION ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS, GENDER OR INTEREST-SPECIFIC SOCIAL GROUPS, SPORTS TEAMS, AND CREATIVE PURSUITS SUCH AS POTTERY, PAINTING AND DANCE NIGHTS. THRIVE ALSO OFFERS LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE AIM IS TO HELP DISCOVER WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME LEADERS AND IMPROVE THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
  3. $193,607 spent. SOCIAL & RECREATIONTHRIVE ADULT SOCIAL & RECREATION EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOSTER FEELINGS OF BELONGING, ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND CONNECTION. WITH MORE THAN 25 ACTIVITIES, WEEKLY ADULTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL GROUPS, SPORTS & RECREATIONAL HAPPENINGS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THESE EXPERIENCES ARE MEANT TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, BRING PARTICIPANTS INTO THE COMMUNITY, AND OFFER THE COMMUNITY AN APPRECIATION FOR THE UNIQUE GIFTS OF OUR THRIVERS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DEVELOPED AND HAVE EVOLVED BASED ON THE DESIRES AND INTERESTS OF THRIVE PARTICIPANTS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THRIVE PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO ACTIVITIES, HELPING INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT WITH SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENT/COMMUNITY HABITATION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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