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Thru Project

EIN 46-3961089 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THRU PROJECT EMPOWERS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH A HISTORY OF FOSTER CARE TO BUILD INDEPENDENT, SUCCESSFUL FUTURES.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
18
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$121,663, 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 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 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (5)
  1. $1.0 million spent. 1. THRU PROJECT OFFERS THREE HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH A HISTORY OF FOSTER CARE. THESE INCLUDE SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING (SIL) FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-21 IN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE, VOCATIONAL HOUSING, AND COLLEGE HOUSING. ALL HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDE FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ACCESS TO WRAP-AROUND SERVICES INCLUDING MENTORING, LIFE SKILLS, COUNSELING, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. VOCATIONAL HOUSING IS OFFERED DURING THE DURATION OF THE PARTICIPANTS' VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION CLASSES. COLLEGE HOUSING LASTS 1-4 YEARS AND HOUSES STUDENTS WITH A HISTORY OF FOSTER CARE ATTENDING ALAMO COLLEGES, UTSA, OR TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO. IN FY24, 80 INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF FOSTER CARE WERE HOUSED, A 33% INCREASE OVER FY23.
  2. $78,462 spent. 2. THE MENTORING PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH WITH THE RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE AFTER FOSTER CARE. YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH A HISTORY OF FOSTER CARE, AGES 14-25, ARE MATCHED WITH A TRAINED VOLUNTEER WHO CAN OFFER CONSISTENT SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. MENTORS VISIT THEIR MENTEES IN-PERSON EACH MONTH AND STAY IN REGULAR COMMUNICATION. ONGOING TRAINING IS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND FOCUSES ON ISSUES RELEVANT TO FOSTER CARE. IN FY 24, THE PROGRAM MATCHED 272 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH A TRAINED MENTOR.
  3. $160,098 spent. 3. BREAKTHRU MENTAL WELLNESS, OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO YOUTH AND YOUNG INDIVIDUALS. 56 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVICED BY THE PROGRAM IN 2024.
  4. $211,813 spent. 7. THE HEART GALLERY OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS, AS A FUNDED PARTNER OF THE HEART GALLERIES OF TEXAS NETWORK, THE HEART GALLERY OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS COORDINATES EFFORTS ACROSS REGION 8 WITH A TOTAL OF 28 COUNTIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA. WE LEVERAGE IMPACTFUL PARTNERSHIPS AND COORDINATE ACROSS THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM TO SERVE AS A GATEWAY TO PERMANENCY FOR CHILDREN IN THE TEXAS ADOPTION RESOURCE EXCHANGE (TARE), TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ABOUT FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION, TO SUPPORT PARTNERS WITH RESOURCES, AND TO INCREASE OUR REACH AND SUSTAINABILITY TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THIS INITIATIVE. IN 2024, 41 CHILDREN WERE FEATURED IN THE HEART GALLERY OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS.
  5. $124,687 spent. THRU TALKS, THRU PROJECT HOSTS LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS BI-MONTHLY ALL YEAR ROUND. THESE SESSIONS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING ADULTHOOD. COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WHO ARE SPECIALISTS IN RELEVANT TOPICS, SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH YOUNG PARTICIPANTS. OVER 100 YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATE EACH YEAR IN THIS PROGRAM. FOSTERING CONNECTIONS, THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH T-MOBILE, WE PROVIDE YOUTH WITH CELL PHONES AT NO COST TO THEM. FOR MANY, THIS DEVICE IS THEIR SOLE MEANS OF ACCESSING THE INTERNET AND MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN 2024, THRU PROJECT WAS ABLE TO GIVE OUT 45 CELL PHONES.PASS TO SUCCESS, THRU PROJECT OFFERS YOUTH SIX-MONTH VIA BUS PASSES TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE UBER RIDES FOR YOUTH TO REACH ANY EVENTS RELATED TO THE THRU PROJECT. OVER 40 YOUTH PARTICIPATE EVERY YEAR IN PASS TO SUCCESS.

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 June 2014.

    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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