Thrive Church Planting
Thrive Church Planting is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Vancouver, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6K.
Thrive Church Planting at a glance
In short: Thrive Church Planting gave $6K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $935), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,610
- +252.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $935
- +135.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $880
- Total assets
- $7,520
- -39.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Thrive Church Planting funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kelly Betchell ($2K). Together the top 6 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $311 (2023) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Betchell Portland, OR | Grand for individual counseling | $2,000 |
| Kendra Geisen Battle Ground, WA | Grant for individual counseling | $1,200 |
| Chandra Geisen Battle Ground, WA | Grant for personal counseling | $1,200 |
| Jake Nagy Cresham, OR | Grant for individual counseling | $560 |
| Bree Keel Vancouver, WA | Grant for individual counseling | $450 |
| Paul Boehlke The Dalles, OR | Grand for individual counseling | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,520 | $121,012 | $124,770 | $5,610 | 6 | $5,610 |
| 2024 | $12,325 | $66,735 | $62,893 | $1,590 | 4 | $1,590 |
| 2023 | $8,156 | $55,526 | $48,819 | $311 | 1 | $311 |
| 2022 | $1,253 | $50,810 | $50,457 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,230 | $65,828 | $54,711 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thrive Church Planting is led by Micah Dodson, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Micah Dodson
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$44K (2021) → $86K (2025)
Adam Harvey
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Adduci
Book Keeper
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Dodson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Simmons
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Vice
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $86K, to Micah Dodson (President).
Frequently asked questions about Thrive Church Planting
How much does Thrive Church Planting give each year?
Thrive Church Planting gave $6K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is Thrive Church Planting's typical grant size?
Thrive Church Planting's median grant in 2025 was $880, and its average grant was $935, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thrive Church Planting give grants?
Thrive Church Planting gives mostly in Washington: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were Battle Ground, WA (2 grants).
Does Thrive Church Planting give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Thrive Church Planting's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant for individual counseling" (3 grants).
Who are Thrive Church Planting's largest grantees?
Thrive Church Planting's largest 2025 grantees include Kelly Betchell ($2,000), Kendra Geisen ($1,200) and Chandra Geisen ($1,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thrive Church Planting?
Thrive Church Planting reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $121K.
What is Thrive Church Planting?
Thrive Church Planting is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Vancouver, WA. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Thrive Church Planting's EIN?
Thrive Church Planting's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3879905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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