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Thrive Gulu Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$439k (2023)

Expenses
$392k (2023)

Total Assets
$162k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$14.1k (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$439,339
Expenses
$391,666
Net Income
$47,673
Net Assets
$148,043
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $435,434
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,905
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,268
17.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,173
Total Liabilities $14,130
Net Assets $148,043
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hirsch (Former Executive Director) $6,269 $0 $0
Michael Bello (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sorenson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Buys (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Eden Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judith Dushku (President) $0 $0 $0
Ojera James Latigo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Heise (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neeta Bhandari (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caren Frost (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keziah Dutchak Leonard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judith Oroma (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meg Sloan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mah Sere Keita (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$348,253
Expenses
$426,191
Net Income
-$77,938
Net Assets
$106,699
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $347,656
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $597
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $144,000
33.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,494
Total Liabilities $10,795
Net Assets $106,699
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hirsch (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Bello (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sorenson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Buys (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Eden Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judith Dushku (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Giarla (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erik Butler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Heise (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mah Sere Keita (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$608,288
Expenses
$692,940
Net Income
-$84,652
Net Assets
$172,484
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $603,595
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $388
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,458
0.2%
Sales of Assets -$1,091
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,938
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $314,240
45.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $185,481
Total Liabilities $12,997
Net Assets $172,484
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hirsch (President) $80,000 $0 $0
Michael Bello (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sorenson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Buys (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Eden Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judith Dushku (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Giarla (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erik Butler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Heise (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mah Sere Keita (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$306,140
Expenses
$331,796
Net Income
-$25,656
Net Assets
$257,136
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $304,279
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,861
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $148,016
44.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $286,228
Total Liabilities $29,092
Net Assets $257,136
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hirsch (Executive Director) $74,732 $0 $0
Michael Bello (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sorenson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Buys (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Eden Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judith Dushku (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Giarla (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erik Butler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Heise (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$544,559
Expenses
$567,237
Net Income
-$22,678
Net Assets
$282,792
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $544,601
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $164
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$206
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $291,805
51.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $304,592
Total Liabilities $21,800
Net Assets $282,792
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hirsch (Executive Director) $74,732 $0 $0
Michael Bello (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sorenson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Buys (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Eden Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judith Dushku (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Giarla (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erik Butler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Heise (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$467,780
Expenses
$451,202
Net Income
$16,578
Net Assets
$305,470
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $463,623
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $779
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,378
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $219,725
48.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $306,298
Total Liabilities $828
Net Assets $305,470
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hirsch (Executive Director) $65,250 $0 $0
Michael Bello (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sorenson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Saundra Buys (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Eden Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judith Dushku (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Giarla (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erik Butler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Heise (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anastasia Mirzoyants (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$380,873
Expenses
$312,883
Net Income
$67,990
Net Assets
$288,892
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $381,205
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $823
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$1,155
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,192
19.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,080
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $289,629
Total Liabilities $737
Net Assets $288,892
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hirsch (Executive Director) $28,692 $0 $1,500
Judy Dushku (President) $0 $0 $0
Eden Edward Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Saundra S Buys (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bello (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sorenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anastasia Mirzoyants (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$311,497
Expenses
$329,876
Net Income
-$18,379
Net Assets
$220,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $312,640
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$1,148
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,093
20.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,110
24.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $221,945
Total Liabilities $1,043
Net Assets $220,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Purnell (Executive Director) $61,917 $0 $3,490
Judy Dushku (President) $0 $0 $0
Eden Edward Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Saundra S Buys (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Malia Everette (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bello (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Laura Mcbride (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sorenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eliza Dushku (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Anastasia Mirzoyants (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$285,794
Expenses
$256,131
Net Income
$29,663
Net Assets
$239,281
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,129
86.5%
Program Services $20,678
7.2%
Investment Income $60
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,927
6.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,945
23.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,147
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $243,323
Total Liabilities $4,042
Net Assets $239,281
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Purnell (Executive Director) $50,000 $0 $3,128
Judy Dushku (President) $0 $0 $0
Eden Edward Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cheryll May (Director) $0 $0 $0
Saundra S Buys (Director) $0 $0 $0
Malia Everette (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bello (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Laura Mcbride (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sorenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eliza Dushku (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$172,989
Expenses
$197,679
Net Income
-$24,690
Net Assets
$209,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $156,874
90.7%
Program Services $15,768
9.1%
Investment Income $347
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,449
50.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $211,949
Total Liabilities $2,331
Net Assets $209,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Purnell (Executive Director) $40,421 $0 $0
Judy Dushku (President) $0 $0 $0
Eden Edward Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cheryll May (Director) $0 $0 $0
Saundra S Buys (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eliza P Dushku (Director) $0 $0 $0
Malia Everette (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bello (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Laura Mcbride (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Sorenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$113,227
Expenses
$79,619
Net Income
$33,608
Net Assets
$234,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,787
99.6%
Program Services $215
0.2%
Investment Income $225
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,172
58.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $238,187
Total Liabilities $3,879
Net Assets $234,308

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,239
Expenses
$153,888
Net Income
$61,351
Net Assets
$200,700
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $214,521
99.7%
Program Services $360
0.2%
Investment Income $358
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,940
33.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $204,064
Total Liabilities $3,364
Net Assets $200,700
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Dushku (President) $0 $0 $0
Eden Edward Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cheryll May (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Saundra S Buys (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eliza P Dushku (Director) $0 $0 $0
Malia Everette (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bello (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,506
Expenses
$146,581
Net Income
$75,925
Net Assets
$139,349
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $222,506
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,441
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,349
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $139,349

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$212,229
Expenses
$182,345
Net Income
$29,884
Net Assets
$63,425
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $212,229
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,821
13.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,489
Total Liabilities $5,064
Net Assets $63,425

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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