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Thrive Allen County Inc

EIN 32-0198379 · Iola, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS BY PROVIDING, SPONSORING, FACILITATING, PROMOTING, AND SUPPORTING HEALTH CARE, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCH RESIDENTS.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 67%
Employees
38
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$122,988, deputy direc

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $3.9 million spent. OTHER HEALTH PROMOTION - PROVIDES SERVICES TO PROMOTE HEALTH, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND HEALTHCARE ACCESS.
  2. $118,306 spent. TRANSPORTATION - PROVIDES THE INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO FACILITATE TRANSPORTATION OF CLIENTS.
  3. $95,791 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - PROVIDES SERVICES TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BECOME ENGAGED IN ISSUES REGARDING THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
  4. $240,157 spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PROMOTES AND FACILITATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS OF ALLEN COUNTY. CHRONIC DISEASE REDUCTION - PROVIDES SERVICES THAT IMPACT TOBACCO USE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND NUTRITION. BUILT ENVIRONMENT - PROVIDES THE INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. HOUSING - PROVIDES FOR THE REPAIR OR REHABILITATION OF HOUSING OWNED OR OCCUPIED BY LOW INCOME RURAL CITIZENS.
  5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PROMOTES AND FACILITATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS OF ALLEN COUNTY. CHRONIC DISEASE REDUCTION - PROVIDES SERVICES THAT IMPACT TOBACCO USE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND NUTRITION. BUILT ENVIRONMENT - PROVIDES THE INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. HOUSING - PROVIDES FOR THE REPAIR OR REHABILITATION OF HOUSING OWNED OR OCCUPIED BY LOW INCOME RURAL CITIZENS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 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 June 2007.

    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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