TRUTH FOR LIFE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERT BUTTS

Phone

4407085500

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

TRUTH FOR LIFE, founded in 1994, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $24.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $21.1M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO TEACH THE BIBLE WITH CLARITY AND RELEVANCE SO THAT UNBELIEVERS WILL BE CONVERTED, BELIEVERS WILL BE ESTABLISHED, AND LOCAL CHURCHES WILL BE STRENGTHENED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $18,275,967

TRUTH FOR LIFE, THE BIBLE-TEACHING MINISTRY OF ALISTAIR BEGG, PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES A DAILY BIBLE-TEACHING PROGRAM TO LISTENERS IN ALL MAJOR RADIO MARKETS ACROSS THE U.S. THROUGH APPROXIMATELY...

TRUTH FOR LIFE, THE BIBLE-TEACHING MINISTRY OF ALISTAIR BEGG, PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES A DAILY BIBLE-TEACHING PROGRAM TO LISTENERS IN ALL MAJOR RADIO MARKETS ACROSS THE U.S. THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 1,900 RADIO OUTLETS. LISTENERS IN THE U.S. AND FROM AROUND THE WORLD CAN ACCESS THE PROGRAM FOR FREE ONLINE AT TRUTHFORLIFE.ORG, MOBILE DEVICE APPS, PODCAST, THROUGH FACEBOOK, APPLE ITUNES, SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE, AND BY WAY OF AMAZON FIRE AND ROKU TV. TRUTH FOR LIFE IS COMMITTED TO DELIVERING CLEAR, RELEVANT BIBLE-TEACHING WITHOUT COST AS A BARRIER AND MAKES ALISTAIR'S ENTIRE TEACHING ARCHIVE FREE ONLINE. EACH MONTH, OVER SIX MILLION MESSAGES ARE DOWNLOADED FOR FREE BY LISTENERS ACROSS THE GLOBE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)FOLLOWERS OF THE MINISTRY CAN ALSO SHARE ALISTAIR'S TEACHING OR ACCESS THE DAILY BLOG THROUGH FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND INSTAGRAM. FOR LISTENERS WHO PREFER TO OWN TRUTH FOR LIFE'S BIBLE TEACHING MESSAGES A USB CAN BE PURCHASED AT COST, WITH NO MARK UP, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS AND FAITHFUL GIVING OF THE MINISTRY'S DONORS. TRUTH FOR LIFE IS FULLY DEDICATED TO TEACHING THE BIBLE WITH CLARITY AND RELEVANCE SO THAT UNBELIEVERS WILL BE CONVERTED, BELIEVERS WILL BE ESTABLISHED, AND LOCAL CHURCHES WILL BE STRENGTHENED.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $23,475,517

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $771,045

Other Revenue $-275,887

TOTAL REVENUE $23,970,675

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,341,136

Salaries & Benefits $3,653,810

Fundraising Expenses $962,303

Program Expenses $18,275,967

Other Expenses $13,141,046

TOTAL EXPENSES $21,135,992

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$23,970,675	$19,710,267	+0.2%
Expenses	$21,135,992	$16,355,406	+0.3%
Net Income	$2,834,683	$3,354,861	-0.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$637,091

Total Directors

$378,645

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALISTAIR BEGG	PRESIDENT/CEO	20.00	Officer Director	$349,895	$28,750	$378,645
ROBERT BUTTS	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	50.00	Officer	$210,000	$48,446	$258,446
MICHAEL COSTLOW	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	50.00	Highest	$120,000	$39,066	$159,066
RICK LANE	DIRECTOR OF IT	50.00	Highest	$105,000	$37,196	$142,196
SCOTT ANDREWS	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID A COOK	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAMES DAVIS	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM KOEBLITZ	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN ROTHENBUHLER	CHAIRMAN	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY TUBERGEN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN VAN WINGERDEN	TREASURER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2023	$23,970,675	$21,135,992	$34,715,598	$2,834,683
2022	$19,710,267	$16,355,406	$31,319,259	$3,354,861
2021	$20,814,256	$15,361,553	$28,565,821	$5,452,703
2020	$17,917,869	$14,033,416	$22,735,060	$3,884,453
2019	$14,390,259	$12,646,110	$19,310,433	$1,744,149
2018	$12,195,812	$11,414,329	$17,392,398	$781,483