Thrivers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thrivers Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$168,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,000 | 10 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 11 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $168,500 | 15 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Thrivers Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Thrivers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 8 | $100,500 |
| Colorado | 5 | $40,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Leadership and Character FUND & DIVINITY FUND | $50,000 |
| Center for Action and Contemplation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Dream Centers of Colorado Springs | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Emanuel Food Pantry | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Exponential Impact | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Colorado Springs Future Inc | Titans program | $10,000 |
| Iglesia Presbiteriana Emanuel | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Justicematters Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Bar Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care Inc | Illuminations fund & trees of life fund | $5,500 |
| Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Parents Challenge | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Durhamcares Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hights Inc | Ministry Fund | $2,500 |
| We Help Children Inc | Ministry FUND | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth J Brown
- Vance F Brown
Questions people ask
Does Thrivers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thrivers Foundation give?
$168,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Thrivers Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth J Brown (Co- Pres, Dir) and Vance F Brown (Co- Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Thrivers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.