Thriftology Inc
A non-profit thrift store with a mission to serve at risk children and orphans in our community, our nation and our world.
Thriftology Inc at a glance
In short: Thriftology Inc gave $246K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $245,684
- +42.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,298
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,901
- Total assets
- $2,100,443
- +35.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thriftology Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pure Gift of God ($69K). Together the top 9 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 22 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thriftology Inc gives
- Giving grew 440% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $246K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gift of God Millersburg, OH | General Support | $68,500 |
| Gator Wilderness Camp School Punta Gorda, FL | General Support | $60,000 |
| Aim Right Ministries Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $37,000 |
| Christian Childres Home Wooster, OH | General Support | $32,000 |
| Bridge a Life Bradenton, FL | General Support | $13,901 |
| Sacred Ground Mt Eaton, OH | — | $13,333 |
| Branches Worldwide Wooster, OH | General Support | $7,700 |
| Ohuddle Wooster, OH | General Support | $6,750 |
| Safe Harbor Ohio Inc Canton, OH | — | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,100,443 | $3,981,340 | $3,399,569 | $245,684 | 9 | $23,287 |
| 2023 | $1,545,530 | $3,315,244 | $2,847,608 | $172,000 | 6 | $2,119 |
| 2022 | $901,394 | $2,087,376 | $2,054,799 | $134,800 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $865,769 | $1,716,371 | $1,324,294 | $45,500 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $580,965 | $938,912 | $792,787 | $15,600 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $261,801 | $523,090 | $454,356 | $50,200 | 2 | — |
About Thriftology Inc
Based on IRS filings
Thriftology Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fredericksburg, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $246K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thriftology Inc is led by Brent Miller, Chairman since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brent Miller
Chairman
Chair → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Coblentz
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Thriftology Inc
How much does Thriftology Inc give each year?
Thriftology Inc gave $246K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $172K across 6 grants.
What is Thriftology Inc's typical grant size?
Thriftology Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,901, and its average grant was $27,298, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Thriftology Inc give grants?
Thriftology Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and Arizona (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wooster, OH (3 grants).
Does Thriftology Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thriftology Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Thriftology Inc's largest grantees?
Thriftology Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pure Gift of God ($68,500), Gator Wilderness Camp School ($60,000) and Aim Right Ministries ($37,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thriftology Inc?
Thriftology Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Thriftology Inc?
Thriftology Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fredericksburg, OH. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Thriftology Inc's EIN?
Thriftology Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1512509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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