WTL The Way Truth and Life Outreach

EIN: 841639778 501(c)(3) Religion

Waller, TX

Total Revenue
$671,640
Total Expenses
$741,533
Total Assets
$317,081
Net Assets
$309,985
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Janet Lemelle
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WTL The Way Truth and Life Outreach, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $672K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $742K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

WTL The Way, Truth & Life Outreach (WTL) strengthens the foundation of young families in crisis through social services, healthcare and life skills training to ensure they maintain unity and integrity.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $161,050
Program Service Revenue $520,578
Investment Income $1
Other Revenue $-9,989
TOTAL REVENUE $671,640

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,202
Salaries & Benefits $461,567
Fundraising Expenses $21,425
Program Expenses $677,990
Other Expenses $258,764
TOTAL EXPENSES $741,533

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $671,640 $614,923 +0.1%
Expenses $741,533 $568,901 +0.3%
Net Income $-69,893 $46,022 -2.5%
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
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
16
Volunteers
80

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
4
$32,340
Total Directors
16
$162,840
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lottia Blount Exec Director 40.00
Director Highest
$130,500 $0 $130,500
Janet Lemelle Founder & President 40.00
Officer Director
$32,340 $0 $32,340
Robin Clingerman Co Chair 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cyndy Gusler Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Natalie Barletta Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie Charleston Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Dyal Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Bauler Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vanette Thompson Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rashad Taylor Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kenneth Harris Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carrie Gourley Honorary Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Duhon Honorary Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Watts Member at Large 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Charleston Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jenny Basham Treasurer 1.00
Officer 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $671,640 $741,533 $317,081 $-69,893
2022 $614,923 $568,901 $379,954 $46,022
2021 $548,438 $373,971 $335,581 $174,467
2020 $480,602 $320,553 $162,481 $160,049
2019 $298,152 $293,028 $30,370 $5,124
2018 $189,013 $184,445 $24,321 $4,568
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