2025-10-08T14:56:58-07:00 2024-12-31 Michael A Guzik CPA 2122 Donahue Drive El Cajon CA 92019 990 2024-01-01 851014904 Discovering Truth Ministries DISC 6196634218 2514 Jamacha Rd Ste 502-72 El Cajon CA 92019 Jamie Adele Wood President & CEO 2025-10-07 true true Michael Guzik CPA P01492996 6197429845 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jamie Adele Wood 2514 Jamacha Rd Ste 502-72 El Cajon CA 92019 268599 false X www.discoveringtruthministries.org X 2020 CA An Evangelical Christian Ministry focusing on preaching,teaching,discipling and providing life applications of the Holy Bible by honoring the teachings of Jesus Christ through conferences, books, Biblical study materials and daily devotionals. Messages and lessons are also distributed through print, broadcasting, social media and any other form of electronic or print delivery where permissable. 3 2 3 5 0 240725 263774 0 3294 4825 22945 -5813 266964 262786 0 0 82217 106982 0 15084 80539 111076 162756 218058 104208 44728 333230 377958 0 333230 377958 An Evangelical Christian Ministry focusing on preaching,teaching,discipling and providing life applications of the Holy Bible by honoring the teachings of Jesus Christ through conferences, books, Biblical study materials and daily devotionals. Messages and lessons are also distributed through print, broadcasting, social media and any other form of electronic or print delivery where permissable. false false 149979 Books and Resources:During the filing year, Discovering Truth Ministries, through Jamie Adele Wood, expanded its publishing efforts with the release of From Barrier to Breakthrough: Finding God in Our Wondering, Wandering, and Wounding, supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign. To date, over 1,500 copies of the Truth Talk devotional have been distributed, and approximately 8,700 individuals receive the devotional daily by email. Resource distribution has grown steadily, with 599 orders shipped in 2024, reaching 46 states and 3 countries. In total, Discovering Truth Ministries has served thousands through print and digital resources, providing tools for daily encouragement and discipleship. 28842 Radio and Digital Ministry:The ministrys one-minute Truth Talk radio segments continue to air internationally in three countries, providing concise biblical encouragement to a wide listening audience. In addition, the ministrys digital reach has expanded significantly, with nearly 10,000 subscribers to ministry update emails, 6,500 Facebook followers, and over 1,700 Instagram followers. Digital initiatives also included the production of an 8-part limited-series podcast to accompany the new book launch, as well as ongoing distribution of video and audio resources. 13460 Conferences and Speaking Engagements:Live teaching and speaking remain central to the ministrys work. In 2024, Discovering Truth Ministries delivered 50 speaking engagements across 24 cities, reaching women through conferences, Bible studies, and special events. A weekly Bible study hosted at Shadow Mountain Community Church has grown to 267 members. Testimonies from participants consistently highlight the transformative impact of these gatherings, where biblical truth is communicated with clarity, encouragement, and practical application.Through these avenues, Discovering Truth Ministries has seen over 55 women make first-time commitments to follow Jesus in 2024 alone. The combination of resources, radio and digital ministry, and in-person teaching continues to fulfill the organizations mission of helping people learn, love, and live out Gods Word. 192281 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 3 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 2 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false CA X X X Jame Adele Wood 6196634218 2514 Jamacha Rd 502-72 El Cajon CA 92019 Jamie Adele Wood President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 73363 0 0 Jeff Wood COO 15.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 73363 0 false false false 0 263774 263774 0 4825 4825 0 0 0 0 0 0 5813 -5813 -5813 0 262786 -988 X 0 0 0 0 73363 70428 734 2201 0 25315 17721 6329 1265 0 0 8304 7391 581 332 0 1000 1000 2150 1075 215 860 0 0 0 0 5459 5459 2784 2227 557 0 0 0 642 642 0 0 0 0 2290 2021 112 157 547 492 38 17 Digital Ministry 29547 29547 Outside Services 22000 22000 Production Costs 10090 10090 Office Supplies 6868 6181 687 27699 17007 440 10252 218058 192281 10693 15084 204293 251991 0 0 78236 27001 0 0 0 35785 50722 74 0 50842 2598 14842 48244 0 0 0 0 0 333230 377958 0 0 X 333230 377958 333230 377958 333230 377958 44728 X false false false X 97132 167003 209709 240725 236287 950856 0 0 0 0 97132 167003 209709 240725 236287 950856 0 0 950856 22 107 182 3293 4825 8429 0 22 107 182 3293 4825 8429 0 3935 23243 22945 27394 77517 97154 171045 233134 266963 268506 1036802 0.91710 0.00810 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 43375 1442 41933 5621 1125 4496 1846 31 1815 48244 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The President and COO review Form 990 for accuracy and completeness prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Organizations Governing Board preforms reviews annually for any potential conliicts of interest by Officers or Key employees Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Documents may be available on other public websites such as Guidestar, Charity Navigator or the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents may be made available upon request but only as required by regulations Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Auto Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $211; Column (B) - Program Services = $211; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank Charges: Column (A) - Total = $495; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $495; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Business Meals: Column (A) - Total = $2648; Column (B) - Program Services = $2648; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Conferences and Meetings: Column (A) - Total = $641; Column (B) - Program Services = $641; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Corporate Filings: Column (A) - Total = $25; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $25; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Credit Card Fees: Column (A) - Total = $4696; Column (B) - Program Services = $517; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4179 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Domain Registrations: Column (A) - Total = $148; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $148 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Fundraising Appeals: Column (A) - Total = $6864; Column (B) - Program Services = $2060; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4804 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Internet Costs: Column (A) - Total = $880; Column (B) - Program Services = $836; Column (C) - Management & General = $18; Column (D) - Fundraising = $26 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Non-Deductible Penalties: Column (A) - Total = $-1173; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $-1173; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Office Costs: Column (A) - Total = $-466; Column (B) - Program Services = $-419; Column (C) - Management & General = $-47; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Payroll Fees: Column (A) - Total = $1106; Column (B) - Program Services = $984; Column (C) - Management & General = $77; Column (D) - Fundraising = $45 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Photography: Column (A) - Total = $1000; Column (B) - Program Services = $1000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $228; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $228 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Product Storage: Column (A) - Total = $1325; Column (B) - Program Services = $1193; Column (C) - Management & General = $132; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Publishing Costs: Column (A) - Total = $100; Column (B) - Program Services = $100; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Repairs: Column (A) - Total = $900; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $900; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Sales Tax Expense: Column (A) - Total = $963; Column (B) - Program Services = $963; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Shipping Costs: Column (A) - Total = $729; Column (B) - Program Services = $729; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Shipping Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $401; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $401 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Small Equipment: Column (A) - Total = $129; Column (B) - Program Services = $116; Column (C) - Management & General = $13; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Small Software: Column (A) - Total = $342; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $342 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Subscriptions: Column (A) - Total = $3564; Column (B) - Program Services = $3564; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Telephone Expense: Column (A) - Total = $1338; Column (B) - Program Services = $1284; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $54 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Website Costs: Column (A) - Total = $605; Column (B) - Program Services = $580; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $25