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Thrive Academy Atlanta Inc

EIN 84-4724382 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceWeak34 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Thrive Academy is a private Christian school using education as a platform to reach, disciple, and empower students facing systemic injustice, childhood trauma, and poverty. With student housing, engaging curriculum, and intentional staff-student relationships, students at Thrive are becoming thriving Christian leaders through education and experiencing the heart of God.

Income
$921,198
Spending
$627,199
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$98,250, president

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 34 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $398,508 spent. Educational Service Program Expenses - These expenses include the following Salaries and Wages - The Director is paid a salary and outside contractors are brought in each day to teach classes during the week. Rent/Utility/Occupancy - monthly rent paid for the use of the school property and utilities cost Food expense-Thrive Academy contracts with a food service that feeds the students breakfast and lunch Transportation - Thrive pays a contractor to pick up and take home students each day from school. Office Expenses office expenses include school supplies, computer and Coppier costs, and cleaning supplies. 27 Students were enrolled in the school this year. There was a mix of new and returning students 4 new students received Dystexia diagnosis and made remarkable progress in reading Thrive Academy follows the Georgia Education Requirements and the students received instruction in Math-English-Science-Social Studies -Physical Education and Bible Students participated in weekly trauma groups and progressed in their emotional wellness and health Thrive Academy had a baseball team for the first time this year and competed in a local FCA league which is also a non-profit.
  2. $157,980 spent. Student Housing Rent, Utilities, Pay, FoodThrive Academy funded two separate student houses. Thrive Academy paid for rent and utilities for each house and contracted with a boys house leader and a girls house leader for the student housing. Each of these leaders ran their own unique program with the students and were not under the direct oversight of the Thrive director. Each house leader had at least four students in the student housing with them and the students showed remarkable spiritual and emotional progress and character development which was observable when the students came to school and participated in their classes. Students in the student housing showed increased social, emotional and academic development compared to their peers.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.

    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 September 2024.

    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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