TRUTH MATTERS TRUST (EIN 846918687) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TODD VON HELMS

Phone

9198089271

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

TRUTH MATTERS TRUST, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $307K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $103K, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS, BOTH YOUNG AND OLD, ON BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES, THROUGH TEACHING, LITERACY WORKS, AND SPEAKER EVENTS IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE CRITICAL THINKING, CIVIL DISCOURSE, AND A DEEPER FAITH IN GOD

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $307,282

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $307,282

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,000

Salaries & Benefits $80,500

Fundraising Expenses $9,135

Program Expenses $179,934

Other Expenses $109,080

TOTAL EXPENSES $204,580

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$307,282	$216,637	+0.4%
Expenses	$204,580	$225,978	-0.1%
Net Income	$102,702	$-9,341	-12.0%

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

N/A

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

$80,500

Total Directors

$80,500

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TODD VON HELMS	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$80,500	$0	$80,500
JAY EASTERLING	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY CAPPS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM GOODSON	BOARD CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VALERY NEEDHAM	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	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
2025	$307,282	$204,580	$128,313	$102,702
2024	$216,637	$225,978	$36,238	$-9,341
2023	$202,156	$179,982	$49,669	$22,174

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