The Thrive Global Foundation is a private operating foundation, focusing on leveraging Thrive's research, technology, and resources to enhance the wellbeing of nonprofit leaders, their staff, and the communities they support. While we do not provide grants in the traditional sense, we are committed to our community partners and occasionally provide small discretionary donations to support their impactful work. These donations are allocated based on specific organizational needs and alignment with our mission, and are not open for general application.

The Thrive Global Foundation chooses partners and initiatives that align with our mission to advance whole human wellbeing. These criteria include:

• Mission Alignment: Potential partners or projects must demonstrate a clear contribution to advancing wellbeing among specific populations. We look for initiatives that closely align with our strategic goals and have a direct impact on whole health outcomes.
• Impact Potential: We assess the potential for significant, measurable impact on target populations, considering both the scale and depth of influence. Our goal is to support initiatives that can produce substantial improvements in wellbeing and can be scaled or replicated to broaden their impact.
• Leadership Commitment: We look for organizations where top leadership actively prioritizes and models wellbeing practices, recognizing that lasting change in workplace culture starts at the top. Leaders must demonstrate a robust commitment to integrating wellbeing as a fundamental aspect of a healthy life and role model positive wellbeing habits, empowering employees to adopt similar practices.
• Collaborative Spirit: We value partners who embrace collaboration, openly sharing knowledge and resources. This approach enhances the effectiveness of initiatives, encourages mutual learning, and broadens the impact of our efforts.

Thrive Global employees, known as Thrivers, are actively involved in the Foundation’s initiatives through various volunteer opportunities and engagement programs:

• Paid Volunteer Time: Thrivers can use up to four Giving Days per year, one per quarter, to volunteer with an organization of their choice, contributing their skills and time to causes they are passionate about.
• Matching Donations: The Foundation matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar up to $200 per calendar year per employee. This program amplifies the personal contributions of our employees, extending their impact on the community.
• Direct Engagement: Employees participate in specific Foundation projects, offering their expertise and support to enhance program outcomes and reach. These opportunities not only contribute to the community but also enrich our employees' lives by connecting them with meaningful causes and enhancing their sense of purpose at work.