South Side Thrive Collaborative
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Organization's mission is bringing people together to create a strong and resilient South Side.The Organization's vision is a diverse and vibrant South Side community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
- Income
- $464,479
- Spending
- $326,142
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 11.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 46
- Highest pay
- $99,563, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 95% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 256 of 6 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 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 (2)
- $188,508 spent. South Side Thrive Collaborative partners with social service providers, health care providers, local government, businesses and civic groups, to ensure Columbus' South Side is a community where every resident has the opportunity to thrive. Through improved communication channels, information sharing, and collaboration, we ensure people struggling get connected to the social and health care supports they need, and partners resources are used efficiently and equitably. We increase awareness and peoples connection to social and health care resources within the community through outreach campaigns, the Neighborhood Navigator Program, and the Resident Ambassador program. We bring partners together to work towards shared goals through events focused on networking, relationship building, and information sharing, as well as capacity building trainings resulting in better service deliver in the South Side. South Side Thrive Collaborative also serves as an information clearing house to make sure community leaders and residents, are informed on organizations, initiatives, and services focused on uplifting the South Side. During the year, the Organization received in-kind support from Nationwide Children's Hospital in the form of donated services ($27,911) and donated use of office space ($11,754). Consistent with the Form 990 instructions, the value of these in-kind services and use of facilities is not reported as contribution revenue or expense on Form 990, but is disclosed here to provide a more complete picture of public support for our programs.
- $89,584 spent. The Parsons Avenue Outreach Initiative advances neighborhood safety, cleanliness, and access to essential services along the Parsons Avenue corridor. Outreach Specialists cultivate collaborative relationships with local businesses, residents, social service providers, and individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness to promote public safety, corridor beautification, and effective resource navigation.
Source: Form 990 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 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 December 2025.
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 2022.
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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