Thriving Grant County Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 49% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THRIVING GRANT COUNTY IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF MILL TOWNSHIP AND GRANT COUNTY, INDIANA BY ADDRESSING THE SOCIETAL ISSUES FACING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ENSURING FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED, BASIC NEEDS ARE MET, AND EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
- Income
- $700,686
- Spending
- $329,950
- Spent on programs
- 49%
- Reserves
- 15.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $65,608, executive di
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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 91% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1549% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $163,159 spent. THRIVING GRANT COUNTY PURSUES OUR MISSION THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY, PROMOTE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND EXPAND ACCESS TO LOCAL RESOURCES. OUR ACTIVITIES ARE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE, PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION TO REDUCE POVERTY AND CREATE LASTING SYSTEMS CHANGE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TO COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY WE PARTNERED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO RECOVER SURPLUS FOOD AND DISTRIBUTE IT DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES IN NEED. WE OFFERED NUTRITION EDUCATION AND HEALTHY COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS TO TEACH RESIDENTS HOW TO PREPARE AFFORDABLE AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS. OUR GROW PROGRAM SERVES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AGES 0-5 THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE LEARNING, BONDING, AND SCHOOL READINESS. OFFERINGS INCLUDED STORY TIME, MUSIC THERAPY, ART CLASSES, BABY MOVEMENT SESSIONS, PARENTING EDUCATION, CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS AND CPR FOR PARENTS. WE ACTIVELY COLLABORATE WITH SCHOOLS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NONPROFITS, AND BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY SERVICE GAPS AND DESIGN JOINT STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS. WE PARTICIPATE IN COALITIONS, SHARE DATA, AND CONTRIBUTE TO LONG- TERM PLANNING EFFORTS FOCUSED ON POVERTY REDUCTION AND FAMILY WELL-BEING. WE WORK WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO HOST FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS HEALTH FAIRS, COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS AND MORE. WE FACILITATE THE GRANT COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION WHICH AIMS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, BOOST KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILD BRAIN DEVELOPMENT. WE TRACK PARTICIPANT DATA, COMMUNITY NEEDS, AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES TO MEASURE EFFECTIVENESS AND GUIDE FUTURE PLANNING. THRIVING GRANT COUNTY PURSUES OUR MISSION THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY, PROMOTE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND EXPAND ACCESS TO LOCAL RESOURCES. OUR ACTIVITIES ARE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE, PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION TO REDUCE POVERTY AND CREATE LASTING SYSTEMS CHANGE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TO COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY WE PARTNERED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO RECOVER SURPLUS FOOD AND DISTRIBUTE IT DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES IN NEED. WE OFFERED NUTRITION EDUCATION AND HEALTHY COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS TO TEACH RESIDENTS HOW TO PREPARE AFFORDABLE AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS. OUR GROW PROGRAM SERVES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AGES 0-5 THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE LEARNING, BONDING, AND SCHOOL READINESS. OFFERINGS INCLUDED STORY TIME, MUSIC THERAPY, ART CLASSES, BABY MOVEMENT SESSIONS, PARENTING EDUCATION, CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS AND CPR FOR PARENTS. WE ACTIVELY COLLABORATE WITH SCHOOLS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NONPROFITS, AND BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY SERVICE GAPS AND DESIGN JOINT STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS. WE PARTICIPATE IN COALITIONS, SHARE DATA, AND CONTRIBUTE TO LONG- TERM PLANNING EFFORTS FOCUSED ON POVERTY REDUCTION AND FAMILY WELL-BEING. WE WORK WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO HOST FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS HEALTH FAIRS, COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS AND MORE. WE FACILITATE THE GRANT COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION WHICH AIMS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, BOOST KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILD BRAIN DEVELOPMENT. WE TRACK PARTICIPANT DATA, COMMUNITY NEEDS, AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES TO MEASURE EFFECTIVENESS AND GUIDE FUTURE PLANNING.
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
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.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in November 2025. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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