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Thrive Dc

EIN 52-1485474 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THRIVE DC WORKS TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES TO HELP STABILIZE THEIR LIVES.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
22
Volunteers
1,600
Highest pay
$189,077, executive director

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $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 (3)
  1. $2.2 million spent. FOOD PROGRAM - THRIVE DC PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING POVERTY, FOOD INSECURITY, AND HOUSING INSTABILITY TO HELP STABILIZE THEIR LIVES. OUR DAILY BREAKFAST PROGRAM SERVES 150 MEALS PER DAY AND OUR WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTES MORE THAN 20,000 POUNDS OF FOOD ANNUALLY. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH DC CENTRAL KITCHEN, BREAKFAST MEALS ARE HEARTY, SUSTAINING, AND MADE WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS.
  2. $321,461 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT - WE BELIEVE FOOD IS A PATHWAY TO EXPANDED SUPPORT AND SERVICES. MANY CLIENTS WHO COME TO THRIVE FOR BREAKFAST ENGAGE WITH OUR CASE MANAGERS WHO CONNECT CLIENTS TO HEALTH HYGIENE SUPPORTS, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, ADDICTION SUPPORT, AND VICTIM SERVICES. WE PROVIDE RECOVERY SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCE SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND GROUP SUPPORT. OUR VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM UTILIZES A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING VIOLENCE AND CONFLICT.
  3. $62,245 spent. RE-ENTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - THRIVE DC OFFERS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR MEN RETURNING FROM INCARCERATION. OUR SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE WORKING TO OVERCOME THE INCREASED CHALLENGES OF RESTABILIZATION. WE PROVIDE TRAINING AND SKILLS COACHING TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS TO RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

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 1987.

    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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