TRUTH FOR LIFE

EIN: 341787585 501(c)(3) Religion

SOLON, OH

Total Revenue
$23,970,675
Total Expenses
$21,135,992
Total Assets
$34,715,598
Net Assets
$33,421,718
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
OH
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 THROUGH THE SERMONS OF ALISTAIR BEGG.

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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%)

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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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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
40
Volunteers
37

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
5
$637,091
Total Directors
7
$378,645
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
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
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