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Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

EIN 41-1802412 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THRIVENT CHARITABLE IMPACT & INVESTING BRINGS HOPE TO THE WORLD BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CREATE THE CHANGE THAT MATTERS MOST TO THEM. WE OPEN THE JOY OF GENEROSITY TO ALL BY MAKING IT EASY FOR ANYONE TO GIVE TO THE CAUSES THEY CHERISH. WE TAKE A HOLISTIC, PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO HELP OUR DONORS CREATE STRATEGIC CHARITABLE PLANS, ILLUMINATING NEW PATHS TO PERSONALIZED IMPACT THROUGH VISIONARY MODELS, TAILORED SERVICE AND DEEP EXPERTISE. SUPPORTED BY OUR FAITH, WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING POSITIVE IMPACT AND INSPIRING LASTING CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$264.4 million
Spending
$110.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
82.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
1
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$722,775, president & ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 82.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 130% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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 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 (1)
  1. $95.4 million spent. THRIVENT CHARITABLE'S MISSION IS DRIVEN BY A FAITH-FILLED TRADITION OF WORKING TOGETHER TO ADDRESS IMPORTANT AND DIVERSE SOCIETAL ISSUES WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE. IN 2024, A RECORD BREAKING $95 MILLION WAS DISTRIBUTED TO 10,624 CHARITIES THROUGHOUT OUR LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES. THROUGH DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS, DONORS GRANT TO CHARITIES AT TIMES OF THEIR CHOOSING. THROUGH DESIGNATED FUNDS, DONORS DESIGNATE ORGANIZATIONS OR CAUSES TO RECEIVE AUTOMATIC ANNUAL GRANTS. AND THROUGH OUR COLLABORATIVE FUNDS, DONORS MAKE GIFTS TO POOL WITH OTHER GENEROUS DONORS TO ACHIEVE A GREATER IMPACT ON AN ISSUE OR FIELD OF INTEREST. IN ADDITION, THRIVENT CHARITABLE SUPPORTS THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS AFFILIATED WITH THRIVENT BY PROCESSING DONATIONS MADE VIA THRIVENT'S PERSONAL GIVING PROGRAM.

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 2024.

    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 July 1995.

    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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