Nonprofit · EIN 84-2878348
THRIVING4LIFE INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, TN 38401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $29,437 | $108,691 | -$79,254 | $65,162 | $59 | $65,103 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $183,897 | $166,006 | $17,891 | $144,476 | $119 | $144,357 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $237,337 | $206,919 | $30,418 | $128,996 | $2,530 | $126,466 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,437
- of which government grants
- $24,474
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $25,680
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $91,697
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,561
- Travel
- $189
- Program services (functional)
- $63,536
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,155
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $144,476
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,162
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $59
- Net assets, end of year
- $65,103
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $65,103
- Gross receipts
- $29,437
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH FERRIS | PRESIDENT Officer | 35 | $59,500 |
| BETH HERCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| BRENDA RADFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN ABEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| BRENDA GROVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH FERRIS | PRESIDENT Officer | 50 | $85,000 |
| BETH HERCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| BRENDA RADFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN ABEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| BRENDA GROVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH FERRIS | PRESIDENT Officer | 55 | $86,800 |
| BETH HERCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| BRENDA RADFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| JOHN ABEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA GROVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE MCLAUGHLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA BORDSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4068 CAMPBELLSVILLE PIKE, COLUMBIA, TN 38401-8632
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 4068 Campbellsville Pike, Columbia TN 38401
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DEBORAH FERRIS, 4068 CAMPBELLSVILLE PIKE, COLUMBIA, TN 38401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Deborah R Ferris, 4068 Campbellsville Pike, Columbia TN 38401
- Signed the 990
- DEBORAH FERRIS, CEO
- Phone
- (615) 714-3911
- Website
- thriving4life.org
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, COGNITIVE, MENTAL, OR OTHER DISORDERS THROUGH ART AND MUSIC PROGRAMMING.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE THREE-YEAR PROJECT TO BRING ITS THERAPEUTIC, EXPRESSIVE ART PROGRAM TO RESIDENTS IN 100 NURSING HOMES ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA AT NO COST, PROVIDING QUALITY ART MATERIALS, TRAINING FOR NURSING HOME STAFF, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT. THE NEXT PROJECT FOR 116 NURSING HOMES IN GEORGIA IS IN THE FINAL GRANT PROPOSAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL STAGE.DIRECT IMPACT OF THIS ART PROGRAM FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS IS EVIDENT IN IMPACT DATA, STORIES, AND IMAGES PROVIDED BY NURSING HOMES SUCH AS: 20.5% INCREASE IN VERBAL OR NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS; 27.0% INCREASED JOY; 35.0% INCREASED PERCEPTION OF QUALITY OF LIFE; 29.0% DECREASE IN MOOD-RELATED SIGNS (ANXIETY, SADNESS, IRRITABILITY); 61.0% IMPROVED STAFF-RESIDENT RELATIONS.Expenses $63,536
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2878348
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $65,162
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,437
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $29,437 | $108,691 | $65,162 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $183,897 | $166,006 | $144,476 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $237,337 | $206,919 | $128,996 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $215,466 | $159,255 | $99,762 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Deborah R Ferris | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Deborah R Ferris | December 31, 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 84-2878348).
Questions about THRIVING4LIFE INC
- What is the EIN of THRIVING4LIFE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THRIVING4LIFE INC is 84-2878348.
- Is THRIVING4LIFE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to THRIVING4LIFE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THRIVING4LIFE INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THRIVING4LIFE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THRIVING4LIFE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THRIVING4LIFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEBORAH FERRIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THRIVING4LIFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,500 (DEBORAH FERRIS, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does THRIVING4LIFE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,437, expenses of $108,691 and total assets of $65,162 at year end.
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