Thaw Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of African American women through trauma-informed wellness, education, and preventive health programming, including physical activity, group support, and health education designed to reduce health disparities and promote overall well-being
- Income
- $118,143
- Spending
- $107,325
- Reserves
- 2.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 59%
- Highest pay
- $1,138, president & executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $7,530 spent. Boxing Yoga Exhale (BYE) is a trauma-informed physical activity and stress-reduction program designed to improve the physical and emotional well-being of African American women. The program integrates low-impact boxing movements, yoga-based stretching, breathwork, and guided reflection to support stress management, emotional regulation, and increased physical activity. Classes are offered in a safe, supportive group setting and are accessible to women of varying fitness levels, including older adults and those managing chronic stress or health conditions. Approximately 150200 African American women participated in BYE programming during the reporting year through weekly classes, community partnerships, and outreach events. BYE prioritizes access for women experiencing financial hardship and is offered at low or no cost through sponsorships and partnerships with community organizations. The program directly addresses health disparities related to stress, inactivity, and chronic disease.
- $13,330 spent. Fit4God is an individualized wellness and functional training program focused on improving physical function, mobility, strength, and overall health for African American women managing chronic conditions, pain, or high stress. Services include personalized movement sessions, wellness education, and health-focused goal setting delivered in a trauma-informed, non-clinical environment. Approximately 2030 African American women received one-on-one and Group Fit4God services during the reporting year. Services emphasize injury prevention, pain reduction, and sustainable physical activity. Participation is supported through sliding-scale fees, sponsorships, and insurance-supported referrals, improving access to preventive health and wellness services.
- $8,055 spent. RISE Book Club (Reading to Inspire Sistahs to Elevate) is a structured group support and health education program that uses guided reading, facilitated discussion, and reflective activities to promote emotional well-being, self-efficacy, and personal growth among African American women. The program addresses topics such as stress, trauma, relationships, identity, and resilience, while fostering social connection and peer support. Approximately 15 African American women participated in the RISE Book Club during the reporting year through ongoing cohorts and special events. Participants receive books, educational materials, and facilitated sessions. Financial assistance is provided to ensure participation regardless of income. The program reduces social isolation and supports mental and emotional wellness through education and community connection.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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