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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2532990

THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC

Tax-exempt · MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752

Financials

$7.5M$7.7M2022$9.8M$9.6M2023$11.5M$11.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$11,507,985$11,932,552-$424,567$5,062,947$3,833,688$1,229,259
June 30, 2024990$9,753,986$9,633,368$120,618$4,738,307$3,084,481$1,653,826
June 30, 2023990$7,489,657$7,718,167-$228,510$3,409,578$1,877,519$1,532,059
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,056,632
of which government grants
$10,875,557
Program service revenue
$399,747
Investment income
$7,070
Other revenue
$44,536

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$305,921
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$318,485
Other salaries and wages
$7,111,999
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,888,075
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$46,037
Accounting fees
$171,755
Occupancy
$743,994
Travel
$35,933
Depreciation
$233,701
Program services (functional)
$9,796,247
Management and general (functional)
$2,027,600
Fundraising (functional)
$108,705

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,738,307
Total assets, end of year
$5,062,947
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,833,688
Net assets, end of year
$1,229,259
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,804,363
Publicly traded securities
$8,114
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,153,529
Net assets with donor restrictions
$75,730
Gross receipts
$11,507,985
Employees
258
Volunteers
46
Year formed
1973
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SEAN ROSEPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
35$296,231$4,785
STACEY FORRESTCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
38$268,052$28,111
MEG MULHERNVP OF FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
38$148,000$2,760
KATHARINE VITALTHERAPIST
Highest-paid employee
38$124,972$24,518
ELLEN MURPHYVP OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
Highest-paid employee
38$141,205$2,674
ROBERT CAWLYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
MARYELLEN DUGGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
AMY DOHERTYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
STEPHEN MAINTANISMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
STEVEN WALLCHAIR PERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
GWEN SOKOLOFFVICE CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
RALPH TRICOMITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
JANE SEYMOURSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SEAN ROSEPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
35$248,857$4,937
STACEY FORRESTCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
38$196,218$23,718
ELLEN MURPHYVP OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
Highest-paid employee
38$116,492$0
KEVIN LUTZMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ROBERT GUSTAFSONMEMBER - NON VOTING
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ROBERT CAWLYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KATHY POWERSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
PAUL O'RIORDANVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
GWEN SOKOLOFFSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
STEVE WALLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
JANE SEYMOURMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SEAN ROSEPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
35$223,964$0
STACEY FORRESTCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
38$192,950$21,075
KEVIN LUTZMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ROBERT GUSTAFSONMEMBER - NON VOTING
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MOLLY LYONSMEMBER - NON VOTING
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
AARON COHENMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ROBERT CAWLYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KATHY POWERSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
PAUL O'RIORDANVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0$0
GWEN SOKOLOFFSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
STEVE WALLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
65 BOSTON POST RD W STE 220, MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752-1855
In care of
% JOANN DESJARDIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SEAN ROSE, 65 BOSTON POST ROAD WEST 220, MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
Signed the 990
SEAN ROSE, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(508) 485-4227
Return prepared by
NON PROFIT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Mission

THRIVE CELEBRATES AND NURTURES THE ABILITIES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN METROWEST, WORCESTER COUNTY, CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS, AND BEYOND. OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE SPACE, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS, CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES THRIVE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RESIDENTIAL SERVICESTHRIVE COMMUNITY RESIDENCES ARE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR 51 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THRIVE EMPOWERS AND ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO BE ACTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. WE HELP OUR RESIDENTS REALIZE THEIR HIGHEST INDEPENDENCE LEVEL BY CREATING MEANINGFUL MOMENTS FILLED WITH SELF-CONFIDENCE AND HAPPINESS. THRIVE PROMOTES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE RESIDENTS' VOICES ARE HEARD; THEY CONTRIBUTE TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND CULTIVATE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. WE PROVIDE SPACE, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO COMPLEMENT STRENGTHS AND HELP THEM FIND THEIR CHOSEN PATH.THRIVE SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN GROUP HOMES, SUPPORTED LIVING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, THROUGH SERVICE NAVIGATION AND THROUGH SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING. ACCESS TO THRIVE'S EXTENSIVE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES INCREASE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SENSE OF BELONGING. THE AGENCY'S GOAL IS TO HELP THE PARTICIPANTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE BEING ACTIVE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $6,925,915 · revenue $356,932
  • YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICESFAMILIES HAVE A VARIETY NEEDS AND DESIRES WHEN CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. AS A FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER, THRIVE PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SUPPORTS INCLUDING CONNECTING PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES TO AVAILABLE SERVICES AND RESOURCES; PROVIDING SOCIAL AND SKILL BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; JOINING FAMILIES THROUGH INFORMATION CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS, AND SUPPORTING PARTICIPANTS WITH PERSONAL, MEDICAL, AND DAILY LIVING NEEDS.THRIVE'S SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES ARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AGES 7-25 (AGE RANGES ARE FLEXIBLE) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES. THRIVE CREATES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND COMMUNITY. THRIVE'S EXPERIENCES INCLUDE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL GROUPS, SPECIAL EVENTS, SPORTS/RECREATION ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS, GENDER OR INTEREST-SPECIFIC SOCIAL GROUPS, SPORTS TEAMS, AND CREATIVE PURSUITS SUCH AS POTTERY, PAINTING AND DANCE NIGHTS. THRIVE ALSO OFFERS LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE AIM IS TO HELP DISCOVER WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME LEADERS AND IMPROVE THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
    Expenses $2,676,725 · grants $268,671 · revenue $26,562
  • SOCIAL & RECREATIONTHRIVE ADULT SOCIAL & RECREATION EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOSTER FEELINGS OF BELONGING, ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND CONNECTION. WITH MORE THAN 25 ACTIVITIES, WEEKLY ADULTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL GROUPS, SPORTS & RECREATIONAL HAPPENINGS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THESE EXPERIENCES ARE MEANT TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, BRING PARTICIPANTS INTO THE COMMUNITY, AND OFFER THE COMMUNITY AN APPRECIATION FOR THE UNIQUE GIFTS OF OUR THRIVERS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DEVELOPED AND HAVE EVOLVED BASED ON THE DESIRES AND INTERESTS OF THRIVE PARTICIPANTS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THRIVE PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO ACTIVITIES, HELPING INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT WITH SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENT/COMMUNITY HABITATION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.
    Expenses $193,607 · grants $37,250 · revenue $16,253

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-2532990
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1977
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P82Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,062,947
Income (IRS master file)
$11,507,985

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$11,507,985$11,932,552$5,062,947XML
990June 2024$9,753,986$9,633,368$4,738,307XML
990June 2023$7,489,657$7,718,167$3,409,578XML
990June 2022$7,616,769$7,087,140$2,498,211IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2532990).

Questions about THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC

What is the EIN of THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC is 04-2532990.
Is THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SEAN ROSE.
Who are the officers and directors of THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $296,231 (SEAN ROSE, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does THRIVE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,507,985, expenses of $11,932,552 and total assets of $5,062,947 at year end.

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