Thriving4life Inc is located in Columbia, TN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Thriving4life Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thriving4life Inc 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 12/2023, Thriving4life Inc generated $237.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $206.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 25.8% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER COGNITIVE OR MENTAL DISORDERS THROUGH ART AND MUSIC PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN TWO THREE-YEAR PROJECTS TO BRING ITS THERAPEUTIC, EXPRESSIVE ARTS PROGRAM TO RESIDENTS IN 100 NURSING HOMES ACROSS THE STATE OF TENNESSE AND ALSO 100 NURSING HOMES ACROSS THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT NO COST, PROVIDING QUALITY ART MATERIALS, TRAINING FOR NURSING HOME STAFF, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT. THE OPPORTUNITIES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING.DIRECT IMPACT OF THIS THERAPEUTIC ART PROGRAM IS EVIDENT IN THE STORIES AND IMAGES PROVIDED BY PARTICIPATING NURSING HOMES ACROSS TENNESSEE AND SOUTH CAROLINA. SOME EXAMPLES OF COMMENTS ARE: "I FEEL LIKE I'VE GOTTEN MY LIFE BACK." "I AM NOT AN ARTIST, BUT I AM BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO PAINT SOME PICURES FROM MY INNER THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS." "WHEN ASKED THE TITLE OF HIS ARTWORK, HE SAID 'HAPPY SILENCE' BECAUSE WHILE HE WAS PAINTING IT, HE DIDN'T HEAR THE VOICES IN HIS HEAD." "ART HELPS ME WITH MY SELF-ESTEEM, LIFTS MY SPIRITS, RELAXES MY MIND, AND HELPS ME UNWIND WHEN I'M ANXIOUS OR LONELY." "WE ARE GETTING AHEAD OF OURSELVES IN THE EXCITEMENT OF BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS ART PROJECT. IN THE MIDST OF SO MUCH UNREST AND CRISIS OF CARE, THIS PROJECT HAS BROUGHT NEW CONVERSATION TO US. HOPE, IF YOU MAY." READ MORE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.THRIVING4LIFE.ORG/THRIVING4LIFE-LINE-NEWS BENEFITS OF ARTS-BASED INTERVENTIONS OFTEN INCLUDE REDUCED ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS, AND RELIANCE ON ANTI-PSYCHOTICS AND OTHER MEDICATIONS. THE ARTS HAVE ALSO BEEN PROVEN TO REDUCE THE CANCER-FEEDING STRESS HORMONE, CORTISOL (KAIMAL ET AL. 2016). FURTHER, THE BENEFITS INCLUDE AN ENHANCED ABILITY TO REGULATE EMOTIONS, TO LEARN, IMPROVED COMMUNICATION AND COGNITION, POSITIVE INTERACTIONS, MOOD, AND ESPECIALLY THE ABILITY TO EXPRESS THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS (NEVES ET AL. 2016). MAINTAINING CONNECTION AND ONE'S IDENTITY ARE VITAL TO COMBATTING THE DELETERIOUS EFFECTS OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND TRANSITION TRAUMA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Beth Hercher Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Brenda Radford Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
John Abel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brenda Groves Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Mclaughlin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Bordsen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $224,266 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,071 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $237,337 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $237,337 |
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. | $86,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,832 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $53,572 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,676 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,422 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,430 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,838 |
Information technology | $12,549 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,408 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,486 |
All other expenses | $1,238 |
Total functional expenses | $206,919 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $120,497 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,499 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $128,996 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,530 |
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 | $2,530 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $126,466 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $128,996 |