Pause to Thrive
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To care for the underserved and at risk population within our communities by providing opportunity and access to our retreats where they will learn self awareness, new behavioral skills through group problem solving. The participants will be educated to their disease state , as well as the impact of adding new health, wellness and spiritual strategies to their daily life. Patients will develop a new life plan which they will execute after the retreat with community support.
- Income
- $34,892
- Spending
- $28,343
- Reserves
- 4.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
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
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, 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)
- $19,837 spent. Pause to Thrive is a non-profit organization focused on providing support and resources for individuals dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly those from the military, first responder, and chronic illness communities. The organization's core mission is to inspire hope to unleash your power to heal. We believe that by providing a supportive community, educational resources, and holistic healing modalities, we can empower individuals to navigate their healing journey and reclaim their lives from the perils of trauma.Our mission at Pause to Thrive, "Inspiring Hope to Unleash your Power to Heal," is built on the belief that healing from PTSD is a deeply personal and empowering process. Rather than focusing on a one-size-fits-all approach, our organization provides a diverse range of programs and services that address the unique challenges faced by different groups. For military personnel and first responders, programs may focus on peer support, mindfulness, and therapeutic practices that help process the stress and trauma associated with their high-stakes professions. For individuals with PTSD from chronic illness, the focus is on addressing the emotional and psychological toll of long-term health battles, which can often be overlooked.
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 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 2024.
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 March 2022.
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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