TRUTH BE TOLD

EIN: 421558329 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$52,063
Total Expenses
$79,044
Total Assets
$150,632
Net Assets
$135,286
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
LISA DAVIS-BELL
Phone
5122926200
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

TRUTH BE TOLD, founded in 2003, is a micro nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $52K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 67% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $79K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 52% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF INCARCERATION AMONG WOMEN BY OFFERING SAFE COMMUNITY AND HEALING PROGRAMS TO WOMEN DURING AND AFTER INCARCERATION

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $50,737
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,326
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $52,063

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $22,777
Fundraising Expenses $3,570
Program Expenses $64,766
Other Expenses $56,267
TOTAL EXPENSES $79,044

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $52,063 $156,887 -0.7%
Expenses $79,044 $211,494 -0.6%
Net Income $-26,981 $-54,607 -0.5%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
25

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
$7,292
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA DAVIS-BELL CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLETTE PRATT VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RODNEY NORTHERN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHLOE CRAIG SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN BOONE MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTANYA PEARSON-MITCHNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$7,292 $0 $7,292
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
2024 $52,063 $79,044 $150,632 $-26,981
2023 $156,887 $211,494 $175,272 $-54,607
2022 $155,982 $205,439 $222,150 $-49,457
2021 $315,480 $300,272 $263,536 $15,208
2020 $256,934 $237,049 $274,128 $19,885
2019 $234,086 $170,256 $229,765 $63,830
2018 $246,585 $155,704 $165,832 $90,881
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