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Thrive Networks Global

EIN 33-0316095 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Thrive Networks' expertise is built on over 30 years of experience of designing, testing, and implementing cutting-edge, evidence-based programs in water supply, sanitation and hygiene WASH, economic empowerment, gender equity, healthy cities and resilient community development to serve underserved populations in Southeast Asia, using innovating financing and service delivery models.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
3
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$83,196, executive dir.

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 22% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.1 million spent. Water, Sanitation & Hygiene - A community-based program integrating proven solutions to increase access to clean water and promote better sanitation and hygiene conditions for people in poor, rural areas of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. We work closely with local partners, use innovative financing and incentives, and support community education to stimulate demand for household connections to clean water, hygienic toilets, and the adoption of hygienic behaviors. Our Community-Led Inclusive, Climate Resilient WASH project integrates climate change adaptation knowledge with practical adaption actions at the household and community levels and promote inclusive resilient WASH in Cambodia's climate vulnerable areas. Aiming for transformative and scalable efforts with maximum impact, the approach focuses on reducing impacts and sustainability. The project adopts a mainstream approach to training and education on adaptation, and a targeted approach to implementing WASH adaptation actions that are socially inclusive and gender responsive. It builds on existing efforts of working with the government, private sector businesses, and disability groups develops new collaboration with experts to ensure the project produces data and information that are relevant and influential for the government and community in making decision about community resilience, especially for the most vulnerable. Thrive Networks WASH in Schools program installs water filtration systems and handwashing basins and latrines for kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools in rural and mountainous areas where daily living conditions of pupils and teachers are very difficult. The program also aims to raise awareness for school hygiene, and conducted a behavior change campaign promoting handwashing. The Climate Smart School pilot tackles the effects of climate change on education by providing climate adaptation upgrades to infrastructures, and promoting green skills and green lifestyles to students, teachers, and communities in rural areas. Applied research Nearly all of Thrive Networks programs feature a research component that moves beyond traditional process and output monitoring into the realm of impact evaluation. In Thrive Networks sanitation program, for example, there are dedicated resources to understand the relative advantages of individual vs. community-based output incentives, as well as exploring the interaction between smart subsidies and sanitation marketing. Community-scale water systems Thrive Networks has been constructing, rehabilitating, and expanding rural water supply and treatment systems since 1995. The majority are piped village water systems with metered household connections a smaller number are school-based water systems. Upon project completion, Thrive Networks transfers ownership and management responsibilities to government, private, or community operators.
  2. $38,494 spent. Other Program Services - Our Compassion Homes Program builds climate resilient homes for impoverished families in Vietnam.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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