Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc
Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants to preselected charitable organizations, with each itemized grant described as supporting the “Nourish Together Campaign.”
Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc gave $68K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,776
- +118.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,227
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,720
- Total assets
- $18,201
- -90.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 599 Broadway Fl 6, New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 407-4908
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brighter Bites ($19K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 54 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in several states. By grant dollars, California received 30%, Texas 28%, New York 21%, Tennessee 13%, and New Jersey 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc gives
- 5% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2535% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $79K (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brighter Bites Houston, TX | Nourish Together Campaign | $18,770 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Nourish Together Campaign | $10,241 |
| Nashville Street Project Nashville, TN | Nourish Together Campaign | $8,492 |
| Summit Health Cares New Providence, NJ | Nourish Together Campaign | $4,154 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | Nourish Together Campaign | $3,436 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition Los Angeles, CA | Nourish Together Campaign | $2,961 |
| Homeboy Industries Inc Los Angeles, CA | Nourish Together Campaign | $2,742 |
| Active San Gabriel Valley El Monte, CA | Nourish Together Campaign | $2,632 |
| Food Access LA Los Angeles, CA | Nourish Together Campaign | $2,632 |
| Cultivala Inc Los Angeles, CA | Nourish Together Campaign | $2,523 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,201 | $66,138 | $241,772 | $67,776 | 21 | $241,772 | $3,499 |
| 2024 | $193,835 | $210,000 | $168,583 | $31,038 | 9 | $168,583 | $11,006 |
| 2023 | $172,174 | $101,122 | $194,654 | $79,093 | 10 | $194,654 | $12,825 |
| 2022 | $245,556 | $147,500 | $216,354 | $2,572 | 12 | $17,017 | $12,575 |
| 2021 | $254,517 | $100,000 | $166,074 | $51,000 | 2 | $60,446 | $19,977 |
| 2020 | $390,030 | $123,000 | $181,491 | $78,150 | 8 | — | $20,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 itemized grants were all listed for the “Nourish Together Campaign.” Among the recipients, Brighter Bites describes its work as providing fresh produce and nutrition education to improve health outcomes for children and families in under-resourced communities. Mama’s Kitchen says its services provide nutritious food to people and families vulnerable to malnutrition due to critical illness. Hollywood Food Coalition describes welcoming people to dinner, rescuing and redistributing food, and supporting its community through wellness programming and partnerships. Other recipients describe work in areas including urban agriculture, sustainable agriculture and food justice, environmental advocacy and public health, and support for formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $67,776. Grant amounts ranged from $21 to $18,770, with a median of $1,720. The largest awards included $18,770 to Brighter Bites in Houston, Texas; $10,241 to NYU Langone Hospitals in New York, New York; and $8,492 to Nashville Street Project in Nashville, Tennessee. Other notable grants included $4,154 to Summit Health Cares and $3,436 to God’s Love We Deliver.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arianna Huffington as director and chairperson; Stacey Ward as director, secretary, and treasurer; Joey Hubbard as director and president; Agapi Stassinopoulos as director and assistant secretary; Danny Shea as director; and Katarzyna Burke as executive director.
Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc is led by Katarzyna Burke, Executive Director* on the 2025 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katarzyna Burke
Executive Director*
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$156K (2025)
Joey Hubbard
Director & President
CEO, President & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arianna Huffington
Director & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Agapi Stassinopoulos
Director & Assistant Secretary
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director & Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Shea
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Ward
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kasia Laskowski (2023–2024) — Executive Director*
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $156K, to Katarzyna Burke (Executive Director*).
Frequently asked questions about Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc
How much does Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc give each year?
Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc gave $68K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 9 grants.
What is Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,720, and its average grant was $3,227, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc give grants?
Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (28%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Nourish Together Campaign" (18 grants).
Who are Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Brighter Bites ($18,770), NYU Langone Hospitals ($10,241) and Nashville Street Project ($8,492), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc?
Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 itemized grants were all listed for the “Nourish Together Campaign.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc's EIN?
Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0848739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Thrive Global Holdings Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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