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Thrive Community Lending Inc

EIN 93-3283822 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Thrive Community Lending is an emerging Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for low-income people and legal immigrants. We provide affordable capital paired with no-cost business services to help low-income entrepreneurs start, sustain, and grow small businesses. By investing in people who often face barriers to access traditional finance, Thrive empowers entrepreneurs to build financial stability, create wealth, and strengthen their communities.

Income
$264,133
Spending
$142,244
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
16.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
2
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$305,660, member, inspiritus inc

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 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)
  1. $124,258 spent. AS AN EMERGING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI), THRIVE SERVES LOW-INCOME PEOPLE LIVING IN GEORGIA WHO OFTEN CANNOT ACCESS BUSINESS CAPITAL FROM TRADITIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS DUE TO LIMITED CREDIT HISTORY, LIMITED BUSINESS SKILLS, LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF U.S. FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL BARRIERS. THRIVE ADDRESSES THESE CHALLENGES BY OFFERING FREE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH CREDIT-BUILDING, AFFORDABLE CAPITAL TO START OR STRENGTHEN A SMALL BUSINESS, AND TARGETED BUSINESS SERVICES TO ENSURE ENTREPRENEURS SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCH AND SUSTAIN THEIR SMALL BUSINESSES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN INCREASED INCOME, JOB CREATION, AND ULTIMATELY COMMUNITY STABILIZATION. DURING 2024, THRIVE'S PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND IMPACT INCLUDE: DEPLOYMENT OF 9 MICROLOANS (21 TO DATE) TOTALLING $244,000 INVESTED INTO AT-RISK COMMUNITIES TO START NEW BUSINESSES TO DATE WITH 22 NEW JOBS CREATED, IRS RECOGNITION AS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIION, AND FUNDING FROM MULTIPLE PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT SOURCES TO EXPAND OUR LENDING CAPITAL POOL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 September 2025.

    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 April 2025.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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