Thrift on Purpose
Thrift on purpose is a mennonite central committee (mcc) partner nonprofit organization, committed to christian faith in action, through supporting the primary goals of mcc. The mission of …
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Thrift on Purpose is a nonprofit MCC thrift shop in Mechanicsburg, PA.
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Mission
Thrift on purpose is a mennonite central committee (mcc) partner nonprofit organization, committed to christian faith in action, through supporting the primary goals of mcc. The mission of mcc is to share god's love and compassion for all in the name of christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. Mcc envisions communities worldwide in right relationship with god, one another, and creation. The tagline "every purchase is a gift to the world" encapsulates the mission of mcc thrift and the promise of thrift on purpose. At thrift on purpose, our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of local residents by selling quality merchandise, substantially all of which is donated, at thrift prices and in the lives of communities worldwide through mcc. We also strive to create a sustainable impact on the environment by recycling metal, cardboard, and paper from books, repurposing plastic and cotton textiles, and by keeping more materials out of our lan
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Thrift on Purpose with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 78% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records
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- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThrift on Purpose is a registered human services nonprofit based in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2024. Its EIN is 320786880. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $163K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Thrift on Purpose's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 320786880. 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.
Thrift on Purpose has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Thrift on Purpose is located in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Based on official tax filings, Thrift on Purpose has $163K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Thrift on Purpose is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $163K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Thrift on Purpose. 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, Thrift on Purpose 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Thrift on Purpose is a nonprofit MCC thrift shop in Mechanicsburg, PA. Thrift on Purpose is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2024.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $163K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Thrift on Purpose are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Thrift on Purpose is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 320786880, 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THRIFT ON PURPOSE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2024
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Thrift on Purpose
- What is Thrift on Purpose?
- Thrift on Purpose is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mechanicsburg, United States. Thrift on Purpose is a nonprofit MCC thrift shop in Mechanicsburg, PA.
- When was Thrift on Purpose founded?
- Thrift on Purpose was founded in 2024.
- Who leads Thrift on Purpose?
- Sarah Dipaola serves as Director.
- Where is Thrift on Purpose located?
- Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States.
- What is Thrift on Purpose's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Thrift on Purpose trustworthy?
- Thrift on Purpose has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Thrift on Purpose's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 320786880.
- What is Thrift on Purpose's website?
- http://thriftonpurpose.org