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Thrive Behavioral Health Inc

EIN 51-0189278 · Warwick, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IS INSPIRING HOPE AND EMPOWERING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND HOUSING SERVICES THAT ARE RECOVERY-ORIENTED, TRAUMA-INFORMED, AND FAMILY-FOCUSED. OUR EXPERIENCED AND DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING CLIENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE AND ASSISTING IN THEIR RECOVERY.

Income
$30.0 million
Spending
$31.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
413
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$380,791, medical director

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 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 (5)
  1. $13.2 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS - THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH'S COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS PROVIDE A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS, ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO MAINTAIN PSYCHIATRIC STABILITY, A QUALITY LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY, AND ULTIMATELY TO ACHIEVE THEIR OWN PERSONAL RECOVERY. SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL CLIENT; ON-GOING ASSESSMENT SERVICES, ADVOCACY AND DAILY LIVING AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING; CRISIS ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES; GROUP HOMES AND SUPERVISED APARTMENTS; A PSYCHIATRIC REHAB PROGRAM BASED ON A CLUBHOUSE MODEL CERTIFIED BY THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE ON CLUBHOUSE DEVELOPMENT (ICCD) THAT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS; AND A COURT CLINIC WHERE COURT-BASED CLINICIANS EVALUATE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATUS OF INDIVIDUALS THAT PRESENT BEFORE THE COURT, WITH A PRIORITY GIVEN TO VETERANS, AND RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE TREATMENT RATHER THAN INCARCERATION.
  2. $4.1 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES - AS A FEDERAL "HOUSING AUTHORITY", THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTERS A MAINSTREAM HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND IS ALSO A CERTIFIED SPONSORING AGENCY FOR RHODE ISLAND HOUSING'S ROADHOME RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANTS AND THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO BENEFIT HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OUTREACH, PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS.ADDITIONALLY, THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND ITS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES DEVELOP, OWN AND MANAGE APARTMENTS AND HOUSES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT BY THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLIENTS, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
  3. $4.9 million spent. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - A FULL RANGE OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED UNDER A "FAMILY-CENTERED" TREATMENT APPROACH TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO FACE EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, OR WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. THIS TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY VIEWS THE ENTIRE FAMILY AS THE CLIENT AND THE TREATMENT MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE HOME OR COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS, IN THE TRADITIONAL OFFICE SETTING. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, PSYCHIATRY, PLAY THERAPY, ADD/ADHD DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION, AND SPECIALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
  4. $2.1 million spent. THE ELEANOR BRIGGS SCHOOL IS A LEADER IN THE FIELD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR CHILDREN WHOSE BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES SIGNIFICANTLY IMPEDE THEIR PROGRESS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL. IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES LEARNING AND GROWTH, STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THIS IS WHY, FOR OVER 30 YEARS, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS THROUGHOUT RHODE ISLAND HAVE TURNED TO THE ELEANOR BRIGGS SCHOOL. THE BRIGGS MODEL IS ALSO ENGAGED WITHIN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING THROUGH A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WITH A COUNSELING COMPONENT TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN MEETING TARGETED CREDITS NECESSARY FOR GRADUATION.
  5. $2.4 million spent. ADULT GENERAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES - A WIDE RANFE OF PSYCHIATRIC, INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ADULTS. ISSUES OF MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE AND TRAUMA RECOVERY ARE ADDRESSED IN A CONCETED EFFORT AS PART OF A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO THERAPY. THERE ARE ALSO PROGRAMS FOR TARGETED POPULATIONS SUCH AS VICTIMS OF TRAUMA, VICTIMS OF CRIME, AND UNINSURED CLIENTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES.

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 November 6, 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 April 1979.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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