Mahalo
Grand Rapids, MI

PUBLIC THREAD X

EIN 88-2752338
Environment & Animal Welfare Climate & Clean Energy
Mission

Public Thread is a nonprofit circular design, manufacturing, and innovation learning lab that diverts textile and related waste by upcycling materials into products while providing living-wage jobs, training, and workforce development opportunities.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About PUBLIC THREAD X

Public Thread (operating as Public Thread X) is a donor-facing 501(c)(3) social enterprise based in Grand Rapids, Michigan that combines circular-economy product manufacturing with community education and workforce development. The organization runs product lines and programs — including a Material Activation Lab, classes, and custom upcycling projects — that convert post-industrial and consumer textile waste into retail and promotional goods while offering training and paid work opportunities. The EIN 88-2752338 has been confirmed against public nonprofit directories and the organization's reported Form 990 filings; Public Thread maintains an active web storefront, accepts tax-deductible donations, and has recent foundation support and municipal contracts indicating ongoing operations. Recent impact reporting shows measurable material diversion and program growth in the last 2–3 years.

Notable achievements

Material Diversion (2024)

Reported diversion of textile materials at scale, with the organization reporting 16.8 tons of textile waste diverted in 2024 as part of its upcycling and recovery operations.

Program Launch — Material Activation Lab

Established the Material Activation Lab to support hands-on design, training, and small-batch manufacturing that connects community participants with product development and paid production work.

Foundation Grants and Revenue Growth

Secured foundation support and grew earned revenue; recent funding includes multi-thousand dollar grants from regional foundations and reported organizational revenue growth (reported total revenues of approximately $655,848 for 2024).

At a glance

Total assets
$265K
Annual revenue
$656K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
88-2752338
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and profiled in national nonprofit databases and donor platforms (organization profile present on major charity research and corporate giving platforms).
Named as a grant recipient in foundation grant reports and public grant lists, demonstrating institutional funder support.
Featured in local media and municipal records for community impact and vendor services, reflecting active engagement with city and regional partners.

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