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Nonprofit · EIN 27-0574596

TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566

Financials

$773K$778K2023$976K$966K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$975,824$965,990$9,834$1,432,930$35,566$1,397,364
December 31, 2023990$772,645$778,240-$5,595$1,399,621$29,297$1,370,324
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$792,462
Program service revenue
$45,800
Investment income
$11,436
Net rental income
$57,218
Net income from fundraising events
-$12,931
Net income from sales of inventory
$81,686
Other revenue
$126,126

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$13,661
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$104,874
Other salaries and wages
$449,895
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$604,101
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,800
Occupancy
$26,401
Depreciation
$32,283
Program services (functional)
$658,142
Management and general (functional)
$306,984
Fundraising (functional)
$864

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,399,621
Total assets, end of year
$1,432,930
Total liabilities, end of year
$35,566
Net assets, end of year
$1,397,364
Land, buildings and equipment
$927,859
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,356,779
Net assets with donor restrictions
$40,585
Gross receipts
$1,048,261
Employees
25
Volunteers
125
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MEREDITH KINGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$97,421
RANDY DANECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK MONICALTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATT RICKAWAYVICE-CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVE GUZMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALISSA BEALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE ERSKINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JANIS KENNEDYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MEREDITH KINGFOUNDER AND VISION AMBASSADOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$48,000
JANIS KENNEDYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU JUNE 15
Officer
40$14,417
RANDY DANECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK MONICALTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATT RICKAWAYVICE-CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVE GUZMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALISSA BEALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE ERSKINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
105 THIS WAY ST, LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566-5213
In care of
% MEREDITH KING
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHARLES SMITH, 105 THIS WAY, LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566
Signed the 990
CHARLES SMITH, BOARD CHAIRMAN
Phone
(979) 529-9702
Return prepared by
AVENSON HAMANN CPAS LLP

Mission

TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES BRINGS HOPE, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO ARE READY TO OVERCOME THE BARRIERS STANDING BETWEEN THEM AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OUR CONTINUUM OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OFFER PRACTICAL SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO PREPARE MEN, WOMEN, AND YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR LIFE'S GREATEST POTENTIAL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SOCIAL ENTERPRISE & JOB TRAINING: TTLM OPERATES A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (A WOMEN'S BOUTIQUE AND GIFT SHOP) THAT SERVES AS A LIVING CLASSROOM FOR OUR COMPREHENSIVE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. YOUNG ADULTS EMPLOYED HERE GAIN PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MERCHANDISING, AND WORKPLACE PROFESSIONALISM WITHIN A HIGH-ACCOUNTABILITY, HIGH-SUPPORT ENVIRONMENT. THE BOUTIQUE ALSO FUNCTIONS AS A WORKFORCE TRAINING LAB FOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, WELCOMING CLIENTS FROM OTHER AGENCIES FOR FIELD TRIPSTYLE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. IN ADDITION TO ITS TRAINING ROLE, THE BOUTIQUE PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING TO WOMEN PREPARING FOR COURT APPEARANCES, JOB INTERVIEWS, OR NEW EMPLOYMENT, HELPING REMOVE BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. TOGETHER, THESE COMPONENTS EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO TRANSITION INTO GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, PURSUE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND BUILD PATHWAYS TOWARD LONG-TERM STABILITY.
    Expenses $152,035 · revenue $81,686
  • YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT SERVICES: TTLM EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS, SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO BUILD STABLE, SELF-SUFFICIENT FUTURES. THROUGH LEVELUP, WE SERVE AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, HANDS-ON CAREER EXPLORATION EXPERIENCES, ONE-ON-ONE SUCCESS COACHING, AND PAID INTERNSHIPS THAT PREPARE THEM FOR LIFE AFTER GRADUATION. OUR NEXT LEVEL PROGRAM EXTENDS THIS SUPPORT TO DISCONNECTED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH GROUP MEETUPS, PERSONALIZED COACHING, DIGITAL RESOURCES, AND REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE, HELPING PARTICIPANTS OVERCOME BARRIERS, PURSUE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, AND CHART A CLEAR PATH FORWARD.
    Expenses $197,721 · revenue $40,400
  • ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES: TTLM HELPS ADULTS AND FAMILIES OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND CREATE PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY THROUGH A HOLISTIC BLEND OF PRACTICAL SUPPORT, COACHING, AND COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, AND ACCESS TO FREE PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE FOR INTERVIEWS, EMPLOYMENT, OR COURT. ADULTS CAN CONNECT THROUGH WEEKLY GATHERINGS THAT COMBINE PEER SUPPORT, MENTORING, AND PRACTICAL SKILL-BUILDING, WHILE PERSONALIZED ACTION PLANS AND BARRIER-BREAKING RESOURCES ADDRESS CHALLENGES LIKE TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND EDUCATIONEMPOWERING CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE STABILITY, EMPLOYMENT, AND LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
    Expenses $150,979 · grants $13,661 · revenue $5,400
  • PERSONNEL EXPENSE FOR MULTIPLE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $157,407

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-0574596
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P51)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,432,930
Income (IRS master file)
$1,048,261

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$975,824$965,990$1,432,930IRS
990December 2023$772,645$778,240$1,399,621XML
990December 2022$830,222$692,110$1,395,122IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-0574596).

Questions about TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES is 27-0574596.
Is TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHARLES SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,421 (MEREDITH KING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $975,824, expenses of $965,990 and total assets of $1,432,930 at year end.

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