Thrivesphere Athletics Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ThriveSphere Athletics Foundation empowers youth through sports by providing access to athletic programs, mentorship and scholarships.
- Income
- $393,173
- Spending
- $147,698
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 19.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
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, 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 (3)
- 2024 marked ThriveSphere Athletics Foundations inaugural year with our first official program commencing in July 2024. In this short time we successfully launched our flagship program, the NorStar Volleyball, which provides structured training, coaching, and competitive opportunities for youth athletes. We fielded 4 competitive teams with a total of 51 athletes and offered training sessions serving youth ages 12-17. These programs focused on building athletic skills, teamwork, resilience, and leadership, laying the foundation for long- term athlete development and growth of the NorStar program for future seasons.
- Scholarships and Financial Assistance - To ensure equitable access to sports, ThriveSphere provided direct financial support to families with demonstrated need. In 2024, we awarded $8800 in scholarships to help athletes participate fully in our programs by covering club dues and related expenses. In addition, we offered free clinics and lessons valued at $6280 to athletes who otherwise would not have been able to afford specialized training. These efforts reflect our mission to remove financial barriers so that all youth, regardless of background can access high-quality athletic opportunities.
- Community Outreach and Impact - Our commitment to community impact extended beyond the volleyball court. In 2024, we donated volleyball equipment to local schools, helping them strengthen their sports programs and provide more students with access to physical activity and team play. We also coordinated a holiday toy drive that collected and donated 164 toys (estimated value $4000) to Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, serving children in foster care. These outreach initiatives demonstrate ThriveSpheres holistic approach: not only developing athletes but also fostering a sense of community, service, and responsibility among the youth and families we serve.
Source: Form 990 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 January 2025.
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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