Thrive Ed
Thrive Ed's purpose is to fundamentally transform education by powering teachers, leadership teams, and students individually and collectively, to thrive in school and life and in a global society, and transform education as we know it through innovation as problemsolvers, providing increased opportunity for those traditionally underserved in schools, and expanding possibilities for learners in a rewarding academic journey that broadens perspectives and intellect and prepares dynamic leaders of the next generation.
Thrive Ed at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $628
- -99.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $11,227
- -98.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thrive Ed funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2022) to $118K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Public Schools Hopkins, MN | — | $118,170 |
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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 | — | $628 | $11,227 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $53,979 | $273,074 | $561,157 | $118,170 | 1 | $1,824 |
| 2022 | $342,421 | $541,570 | $220,683 | $33,749 | 1 | $164 |
| 2021 | $6,466 | $27,181 | $46,298 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $27,260 | $111,371 | $94,456 | — | — | — |
About Thrive Ed
Based on IRS filings
Thrive Ed is a public charity focused on Education, based in Minnetonka, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thrive Ed is led by Nicole Dimich, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicole Dimich
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Pucel
Chairman
Board Chair → Director, 2022
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Freese
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Ewer
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keitha-Gail Martin-Kerr
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Bragaw-Butler
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karey Webb
Director
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marius Massie
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Kinning
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracie Stanton
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Libengood
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Aniya Bailey (2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Trubowitz (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Derrick Agate (2022) — Director
- Former: John Kuhl (2022) — President
- Former: Quivale Roberts (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sade Kelly (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Bernal (2020) — Interim Board Chair
- Former: Hemraj Neimanath (2020) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Tracy Hamel (2020) — Interim Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Thrive Ed
What is Thrive Ed?
Thrive Ed is a public charity focused on Education, based in Minnetonka, MN.
Where does Thrive Ed operate?
Thrive Ed has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Thrive Ed's EIN?
Thrive Ed's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3718861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
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