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Thousand Currents

THROUGH OUR GRANT MAKING PROGRAM, THOUSAND CURRENTS PARTNERS WITH ORGS AND MOVEMENTS LED BY WOMEN, YOUTH AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH THAT ARE CREATING LASTING SOLUTIONS …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Thousand Currents

Thousand Currents is a international organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $15.2 million. EIN: 770071852.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1985

Mission

Through our grant making program, thousand currents partners with orgs and movements led by women, youth and indigenous peoples in the global south that are creating lasting solutions to our shared global challenges. Our partners develop solutions that are innovative and impactful. They work to ensure their communities have access to healthy and locally grown food, are able to enjoy economic prosperity that generates wellbeing for all people, and live in a safe and healthy environment that supports abundant life.while thousand currents' fiscal sponsorship of the black lives matter global network foundation (blmgnf) ceased officially on june 30, 2020, we continue to erroneously receive donations intended for blmgnf. Any donation received by thousand currents, intended for blmgnf is tracked as a liability (payable) on our balance sheet and paid to blmgnf periodically and/or at fiscal year-end. We have not taken a fee for any of these funds since the end of the fiscal sponsorship.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Thousand Currents with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1988, it predates 79% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Thousand Currents is a registered international nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 770071852. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $64M in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Thousand Currents's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770071852. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Thousand Currents has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Thousand Currents is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years. Its registered address is 548 Market Street, Suite 62831, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Thousand Currents has $64M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Thousand Currents is classified as an International 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 $64M in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Thousand Currents. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Thousand Currents holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Thousand Currents is a international organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $15.2 million. EIN: 770071852. Thousand Currents is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $64M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Thousand Currents are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Thousand Currents is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770071852, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
23

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JE
Jenesha D• R•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$63.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$23.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$25.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$86.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 31 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1988
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Thousand Currents

What is Thousand Currents?
Thousand Currents is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Thousand Currents is a international organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $15.2 million. EIN: 770071852.
When was Thousand Currents founded?
Thousand Currents was founded in 1988.
Who leads Thousand Currents?
Jenesha De Rivera serves as Director.
Where is Thousand Currents located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Thousand Currents's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Thousand Currents trustworthy?
Thousand Currents has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Thousand Currents's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770071852.
What is Thousand Currents's website?
https://www.thousandcurrents.org