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Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Thrive Philly exists to promote holistic wellness, educational advancement, and personal development through community-based programs that support individuals in achieving mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The organization provides access to wellness resources, technology, life skills training, and experiential learning opportunities that empower participants to thrive in all areas of life.
- Income
- $102,750
- Spending
- $102,638
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 80%
- Highest pay
- $34,500, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (1)
- $102,750 spent. Over 200 girls have been empowered through our 8-month STEAAM program, which focuses on science, technology, engineering, the arts, athletics, and mental wellness. We have awarded more than $80,000 in back-to-school support to low-income girls across Philadelphia. As part of our commitment to bridging the digital divide, we provided 160 MacBook Air laptops, complete with educational software and insurance coverage. Additionally, we covered first-time passport stipends for over 120 participants, expanding their access to global opportunities. Each student in our program receives one-on-one, personalized mentorship to support their academic and personal growth through our STEAAM program. Our Thrive Career Café has served more than 4,700 women with career readiness resources, networking, and professional development. In just five years, three of our students have been awarded the prestigious Gates Scholarship.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2021.
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 November 4, 2026.
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