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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1993572

THRIVING FAMILIES

Also known as MOTHERWISE

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80223

Financials

$1.7M$1.4M2022$3.5M$1.9M2023$3.6M$2.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THRIVING FAMILIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$3,638,965$2,481,434$1,157,531$5,527,066$1,797,635$3,729,431
September 30, 2024990$3,533,215$1,899,069$1,634,146$4,417,862$1,856,154$2,561,708
September 30, 2023990$1,695,522$1,380,261$315,261$1,021,956$94,394$927,562
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,428,281
of which government grants
$1,172,887
Program service revenue
$219,783
Investment income
$4,689
Net rental income
-$8,280
Net income from fundraising events
-$5,508
Other revenue
-$13,788

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$149,037
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$160,937
Other salaries and wages
$770,283
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,129,541
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,159
Accounting fees
$28,475
Occupancy
$159,000
Travel
$18,036
Depreciation
$79,989
Program services (functional)
$2,119,893
Management and general (functional)
$268,427
Fundraising (functional)
$93,114

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,417,862
Total assets, end of year
$5,527,066
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,797,635
Net assets, end of year
$3,729,431
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,169,220
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,170,469
Net assets with donor restrictions
$558,962
Gross unrelated business income
-$8,280
Gross receipts
$3,676,611
Employees
24
Volunteers
321
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
CO

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LORI ANNE REINWALDCOO/CFO
Officer
35$119,863$395
GALENA RHOADESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$34,560$0
ANNE BIERMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
BRIAN ROTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
EMILY BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LIZ YEUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PATTY HERNANDEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHRISTINA WALKERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOANNA VOSBURGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GRETCHEN HAMMERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LORI ANNE REINWALDCOO/CFO
Officer
35$75,994
GALENA RHOADESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$34,236
CHRISTINA WALKERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATE GODOWSKITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOANNA VOSBURGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GRETCHEN HAMMERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNE BIERMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BRIAN ROTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
EMILY BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LIZ YEUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
PATTY HERNANDEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GALENA RHOADESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$30,515
CHRISTINA WALKERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GRETCHEN HAMMERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATE GODOWSKITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNE BIERMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
EMILY BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LORIEN BUTLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JOHN DEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JOSEPH RAMHARACKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JESS SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JOANNA VOSBURGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ERIN DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LIZ YOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
191 YUMA ST, DENVER, CO 80223-1205
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GALENA RHOADES, 191 YUMA STREET, DENVER, CO 80223
Signed the 990
GALENA RHOADES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(303) 947-0974
990-N for 2018 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Galena Rhoades, 1330 FOX ST, DENVER CO 80204. Mailing address: 1330 FOX ST, DENVER CO 80204.
Return prepared by
WATSON COON RYAN LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THRIVING FAMILIES IS TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THRIVE.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED AT THRIVING FAMILIES ARE EVIDENCE-BASED AND DESIGNED TO ADDRESS A VARIETY OF CLIENT BACKGROUNDS. OUR GROUP-BASED WORKSHOPS, MOTHERWISE AND LA LUZ SUPPORT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, POSITIVE PARENTING, AND WELLBEING DURING PREGNANCY AND AFTER A BABY IS BORN. LONGER TERM COUNSELING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ADULTS, CHILDREN, COUPLES AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE ON-SITE CHILDCARE, FREE TRANSPORTATION, AND FOOD ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN ATTENDING THESE SERVICES.
    Expenses $2,119,893 · grants $149,037 · revenue $219,783

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1993572
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,527,066
Income (IRS master file)
$3,676,611

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$3,638,965$2,481,434$5,527,066XML
990September 2024$3,533,215$1,899,069$4,417,862IRS
990September 2023$1,695,522$1,380,261$1,021,956XML
990September 2022$1,022,699$937,154$644,392IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Galena Rhoades
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
September 30, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 84-1993572).

Questions about THRIVING FAMILIES

What is the EIN of THRIVING FAMILIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THRIVING FAMILIES is 84-1993572.
Is THRIVING FAMILIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to THRIVING FAMILIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THRIVING FAMILIES 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 THRIVING FAMILIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THRIVING FAMILIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THRIVING FAMILIES?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names GALENA RHOADES.
Who are the officers and directors of THRIVING FAMILIES?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,863 (LORI ANNE REINWALD, COO/CFO).
How much revenue does THRIVING FAMILIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,638,965, expenses of $2,481,434 and total assets of $5,527,066 at year end.

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