Thriving4life Inc is located in Columbia, TN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thriving4life Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN A THREE-YEAR PROJECT TO BRING ITS THERAPEUTIC, EXPRESSIVE ARTS PROGRAM TO RESIDENTS AND STAFF IN 100 NURSING HOMES ACROSS THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AT NO COST, PROVIDING QUALITY ART MATERIALS FOR UP TO 2,000 RESIDENTS, TRAINING FOR NURSING HOME STAFF, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT. THE OPPORTUNITY IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING.DIRECT IMPACT OF THIS THERAPEUTIC ART PROGRAM IS EVIDENT IN THE STORIES AND IMAGES PROVIDED BY PARTICIPATING NURSING HOMES ACROSS TENNESSEE. SOME EXAMPLES OF COMMENTS ARE: "I FEEL LIKE I'VE GOTTEN MY LIFE BACK." "I AM NOT AN ARTIST, BUT I AM BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO PAINT SOME PICTURES FROM MY INNER THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS." "WHEN ASKED THE TITLE OF HIS PAINTING, JAMES SAID, 'HAPPY SILENCE.' ASKED HOW HE CHOSE THAT NAME, JAMES INDICATED IT WAS BECAUSE THE VOICES IN HIS HEAD WERE SILENT WHILE HE WAS PAINTING." "ART HELPS ME WITH MY SELF-ESTEEM, LIFTS MY SPIRITS, RELAXES MY MIND, AND HELPS ME UNWIND WHEN I'M ANXIOUS OR LONELY." "WE ARE GETTING AHEAD OF OURSELVES IN THE EXCITEMENT OF BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS ART PROJECT. IN THE MIDST OF SO MUCH UNREST AND CRISIS OF CARE, THIS PROJECT HAS BROUGHT NEW CONVERSATION TO US. HOPE, IF YOU MAY." READ MORE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.THRIVING4LIFE.ORG/THRIVING4LIFE-LINE-NEWS BENEFITS OF ARTS-BASED INTERVENTIONS OFTEN INCLUDE REDUCED ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS, AND RELIANCE ON ANTI-PSYCHOTICS AND OTHER MEDICATIONS. THE ARTS HAVE ALSO BEEN PROVEN TO REDUCE THE CANCER-FEEDING STRESS HORMONE, CORTISOL (KAIMAL ET AL. 2016). FURTHER, THE BENEFITS INCLUDE AN ENHANCED ABILITY TO REGULATE EMOTIONS, TO LEARN, IMPROVED COMMUNICATION AND COGNITION, POSITIVE INTERACTIONS, MOOD, AND ESPECIALLY THE ABILITY TO EXPRESS THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS (NEVES ET AL. 2016). MAINTAINING CONNECTION AND ONE'S IDENTITY ARE VITAL TO COMBATTING THE DELETERIOUS EFFECTS OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND TRANSITION TRAUMA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Ferris President | 50 | $63,098 | |
Beth Hercher Chair | 1 | $0 | |
Brenda Radford Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Brenda Groves Director-Start 8/2021 | 1 | $0 | |
John Abel Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jackie Mclaughlin Director-Start 8/2021 | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,348 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $582 |
Total Revenue | $141,930 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $63,098 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $28,194 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $2,768 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,614 |
Other expenses | $8,303 |
Total expenses | $103,977 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $36,925 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $46,491 |
Total liabilities | $6,654 |
Net assets or fund balances | $39,837 |
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