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Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc

Our mission is to ignite curiosity and build confidence in children from all backgrounds through hands-on stem programs and experiences. As a joyful gathering place for familiesacross the …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc

Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc is a environment organization based in LEHI, United States. Annual revenue: $45.3 million. EIN: 841416158.

Founded
Headquarters
Lehi, UT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C41
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

Our mission is to ignite curiosity and build confidence in children from all backgrounds through hands-on stem programs and experiences. As a joyful gathering place for familiesacross the renowned ashton gardens, museums, events, and festivalswe cultivate wonder, strengthen connections, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C41
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Lehi, UT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 841416158. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $100M in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc is located in Lehi, UT, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc has $100M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $100M in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc is a environment organization based in LEHI, United States. Annual revenue: $45.3 million. EIN: 841416158. Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $100M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 841416158, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MC
Mckay F Christensen
CEO & Trustee

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Alan C A•••••
TRUSTEE
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Allen A••
CFO
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Brent L••••
VP OF DEVELO
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Dane R••••
TRUSTEE
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Erica V••••••
VP MARKETING
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Jeanette B••••••
CVO
KA
Karen A•••••
TRUSTEE
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Kendall W•••••
VP OPERATION
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Lorie M•••••••
VP OF PROGRA
MA
Mark W••••••
TRUSTEE
MC
Mckay F C••••••••••
CEO & TRUSTE
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Mike W•••••••
CEO & TRUSTE
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Ruth T•••
TRUSTEE
SP
Spencer A•••••
TRUSTEE
ST
Stephen A•••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Paul Otte Named Director of Campus Security - BYU–Hawaii News
Jan 2026
news.byuh.edu
Form filed
$99.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Every spring, Ashton Gardens becomes a colorful canvas. Meet the horticulturist who curates the palette. - The Salt Lake
Apr 2025
www.sltrib.com
Form filed
$46.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$40.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$45.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Farm Country renovation returns to Lehi roots; Construction underway - Lehi Free Press
Oct 2022
lehifreepress.com
Form filed
$20.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$24.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Butterfly Biosphere takes flight - Lehi Free Press
Jan 2019
lehifreepress.com
‘Ruth’ the Gorgosaurus unveiled at Thanksgiving Point’s Museum of Ancient Life - ABC4 Utah
Jun 2018
www.abc4.com
Troon selected to manage Utah club - Golf Course Industry
May 2018
www.golfcourseindustry.com
Thanksgiving Point to add butterfly biosphere in 2018 - Deseret News
Sep 2017
www.deseret.com
Thanksgiving Point opens new Light of the World Garden featuring sculptures of Christ - Deseret News
Sep 2016
www.deseret.com
UGS Official News Release: Utah Geological Survey Partners with Thanksgiving Point to Prepare 125 Million Year Old Utahr
Mar 2015
geology.utah.gov
Valentine legacy: Ashtons celebrate gift of Thanksgiving Point - heraldextra.com
Feb 2010
www.heraldextra.com

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc This page 86 $99.9 million -
Bass River Day Activity Program Inc 89 $13.5 million -
3rivers Incorporated 89 $14.0 million -
Utah Open Lands Conservation Association Inc 89 $11.4 million -
Truckee Donner Land Trust 89 $10.5 million -
Earthshare 89 $37.3 million -
Chesapeake Bay Trust 89 $36.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc

What is Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc?
Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lehi, United States. Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc is a environment organization based in LEHI, United States. Annual revenue: $45.3 million. EIN: 841416158.
When was Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc founded?
Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc was founded in 1997.
Who leads Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc?
Mckay F Christensen serves as CEO & Trustee.
Where is Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc located?
Headquartered in Lehi, United States.
What is Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc trustworthy?
Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 841416158.
What is Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc's website?
http://www.thanksgivingpoint.org