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Thrive St Louis Inc

EIN 43-1304395 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND MEN TO MAKE LIFE-AFFIRMING, ESTEEMABLE, AND HEALTHY DECISIONS ABOUT SEX, PREGNANCY, AND RELATIONSHIPS.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
41
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$193,209, 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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $119,347 spent. SEXUALITY EDUCATION: SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE AND ABSTINENCE OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO LOCAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, YOUTH GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $684,290 spent. PREGNANCY COUNSELING: THRIVE IS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES NO-COST WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES, OPTIONS COUNSELING, AND EDUCATIONAL AND MATERIAL RESOURCES TO THOSE AFFECTED BY UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES. PATIENTS ARE SERVED IN THREE BRICK AND MORTAR LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE METRO ST. LOUIS AREA BY TRAINED MEDICAL STAFF WHO ADMINISTER PREGNANCY TESTS, ULTRASOUNDS, STI TESTING & TREATMENT, AND PROVIDE REFERRALS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS RELATED TO PREGNANCY AND SEXUAL HEALTH. THRIVE'S MOBILE MEDICAL CENTER (MMC'S) REACH PEOPLE WHERE THEY LIVE, CONCENTRATING EFFORTS IN THE UNDER- SERVED COMMUNITIES. THE MMC'S PROVIDE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES AND REFERRALS AT POP-UP SITES AND PLANNED EVENTS AT COMMUNITY PARTNER SITES.
  3. $119,732 spent. HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER: ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION (A2A) EMPOWERS WOMEN TO CARRY THEIR UNBORN CHILDREN TO TERM WHETHER THEY DECIDE TO CARE FOR THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN OR PLACE A CHILD FOR ADOPTION. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE ASSITANCE FOR HOUSING, UTILITIES, EDUCATION, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, CLOTHING, SUPPLIES RELATING TO PREGNANCY AND PARENTING/LIFE SKILLS CLASSES. LIFE SKILLS CLASSES ARE OFFERED ONCE WEEKLY FOR 42 WEEKS AND COVE A RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING BUDGETING AND FINANCE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP S, EFFECTIVE PARENTING, JOB READINESS, AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 December 1983.

    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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