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EIN 45-2317740 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THRIVING EXISTS TO EQUIP URBAN MISSIONARIES FOR COMPREHENSIVE GLOBAL URBAN MINISRY THROUGH, FOR, AND FROM THE LOCAL CHURCH. WE ARE BIBLICALLY BASED, THEOLOGICALLY RICH, HISTORICALLY ROOTED, CHRIST-CENTERED, SPIRIT-GUARDED, JUSTICE-ORIENTED, MISSIOLOGICALY DRIVEN, AND TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE OF COLOR IN OUR EFFORTS TO PROCLAIM AND PRACTICE THE MULTIFACETED WISOM OF GOD FOR THE UNDERSERVED AREAS OF CITIES AND TOWNS. FOR US, WE WANT TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF SCHOLARLY PRACTITIONERS FOR UNDERSERVED URBAN ENVIRONMENTS BY TRAINING LEADERS TO HAVE A ROBUST LOVE FOR JESUS AND PEOPLE

Income
$126,507
Spending
$157,587
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$8,000, financial ma

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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 146% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $106,769 spent. THRIVING INC IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES, FAITH BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ROOTED IN BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES, AND SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS THAT FOSTER PERSONAL,COMMUNITY AND COLLECTIVE GROWTH. THE ANNUAL 'FREQUENCY CONFERENCE' EQUIPS URBAN LEADERS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE CHANGE AND FACILITATE POSITIVE AND MEANINGFUL IMPACT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS PROMOTE ADVOCATING FOR AND FOSTERING POSITIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES, ENVISION AND INSPIRE ECONOMIC GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES FACING OUR NATION. THRIVING INC IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES, FAITH BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ROOTED IN BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES, AND SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS THAT FOSTER PERSONAL,COMMUNITY AND COLLECTIVE GROWTH. THE ANNUAL 'FREQUENCY CONFERENCE' EQUIPS URBAN LEADERS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE CHANGE AND FACILITATE POSITIVE AND MEANINGFUL IMPACT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS PROMOTE ADVOCATING FOR AND FOSTERING POSITIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES, ENVISION AND INSPIRE ECONOMIC GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES FACING OUR NATION.
  2. $39,823 spent. SAME RESPONSE AS NOTED ABOVE THRIVING INC IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES, FAITH BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ROOTED IN BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES, AND SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS THAT FOSTER PERSONAL,COMMUNITY AND COLLECTIVE GROWTH. THE ANNUAL 'FREQUENCY CONFERENCE' EQUIPS URBAN LEADERS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE CHANGE AND FACILITATE POSITIVE AND MEANINGFUL IMPACT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS PROMOTE ADVOCATING FOR AND FOSTERING POSITIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES, ENVISION AND INSPIRE ECONOMIC GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES FACING OUR NATION.
  3. SAME RESPONSE AS NOTED ABOVE THRIVING INC IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES, FAITH BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ROOTED IN BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES, AND SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS THAT FOSTER PERSONAL,COMMUNITY AND COLLECTIVE GROWTH. THE ANNUAL 'FREQUENCY CONFERENCE' EQUIPS URBAN LEADERS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE CHANGE AND FACILITATE POSITIVE AND MEANINGFUL IMPACT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS PROMOTE ADVOCATING FOR AND FOSTERING POSITIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES, ENVISION AND INSPIRE ECONOMIC GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES FACING OUR NATION.

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 May 2012.

    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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