The Thriving Cities Group is located in Charlottesville, VA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (V20) the organization is classified as: Social Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Thriving Cities Group employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thriving Cities Group is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Thriving Cities Group generated $944.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $874.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SEE A WORLD WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE A COMMON GOOD. THRIVING CITIES GROUP PROVIDES THOUGHT, LEADERSHIP AND PRACTICE TOOLS TO EQUIP A NEW GENERATION OF CITY LEADERS AND INSTITUTIONS TO REIMAGINE AND RE-ENGAGE CITY LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DATE AND TECHNOLOGY:THRIVING CITIES BUILDS AND SELLS CIVIC-ORIENTED TECHNOLOGY AND DATA TOOLS. OUR CURRENT SUITE OF TOOLS INCLUDES: (I) ROUNDTABLE, A WEB-BASED PLATFORM THAT ENABLES COMMUNITIES TO COME TOGETHER, DETERMINE KEY PRIORITIES, BUILD STRATEGIC COLLABORATION AND PROJECT DESIGN, AND TRACK IMPACT; (II) DATA WAREHOUSING, WHICH ENABLES COMMUNITY-BASED DATA SHARING, STORAGE, AND STANDARDIZATION; AND INDICATOR EXPLORER, A DATA-DECISION TOOL FOR SOCIAL IMPACT TRACKING AND MEASUREMENT.
RESEARCH AND CONSULTING:THRIVING CITIES PROVIDES CONSULTATIVE AND RESEARCH SERVICES TO CLIENTS. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT THE BEST UNIVERSITY-BASED RESEARCH WITH REAL WORLD APPLICATION AND THEY ARE BUILT AROUND OUR DISTINCTIVE CIVIC ECOLOGY APPROACH TO PROMOTING AND ENABLING COMMUNITY THRIVING.
TEACHING AND TRAINING:THRIVING CITIES PROVIDES CURRICULAR AND PEDAGOGICAL RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT. OUR FLAGSHIP OFFERING IS COMMUNITY CRAFT, A MULTI-WEEK CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO KNOW THEIR COMMUNITY, DISCERN THEIR ROLE IN SOCIAL CHANGE, AND CRAFT THEIR BEST CONTRIBUTION. COMMUNITY CRAFT IS TAUGHT IN BOTH TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITY CLASSROOM SETTINGS, IN DIGITAL HYBRID FORMATS, AND IN LOCAL COMMUNITY BASED SETTINGS SUCH AS CHURCHES AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joshua Yates CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Michael Bontrager Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Cook Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $50,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $754,365 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $804,365 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $140,000 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $944,365 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $127,339 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,852 |
Payroll taxes | $2,693 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $995 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,381 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $689,905 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,070 |
Information technology | $12,645 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,165 |
Travel | $59 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $127 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,489 |
Insurance | $1,964 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $874,684 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $275,257 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,037 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $277,294 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$89,214 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $366,508 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $277,294 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Thriving Cities Group has recieved totaling $350,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $350,000 |
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