Nonprofit · EIN 82-3285537
B A R E TRUTH INC
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,459,788 | $4,421,047 | $38,741 | $614,449 | $502,319 | $112,130 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $883,993 | $865,100 | $18,893 | $281,377 | $271,821 | $9,556 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $133,595 | $154,026 | -$20,431 | $2,206 | $11,543 | -$9,337 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $185,126 | $193,145 | -$8,019 | $22,173 | $11,079 | $11,094 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,459,788
- of which government grants
- $4,232,063
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,894,302
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,345,940
- Professional fundraising fees
- $35,765
- Legal fees
- $362,496
- Accounting fees
- $400
- Occupancy
- $641,581
- Travel
- $35,146
- Program services (functional)
- $3,826,461
- Management and general (functional)
- $558,821
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,765
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $281,377
- Total assets, end of year
- $614,449
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $502,319
- Net assets, end of year
- $112,130
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $112,130
- Gross receipts
- $4,459,788
- Employees
- 55
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BRADFORD III | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $66,064 |
| BELIZORA MOSS | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 20 | $0 |
| WILLIAM REUSCH | SECRETARY Officer | 20 | $0 |
| WINTOR MCNEEL | TREASURER Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BRADFORD III | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BRADFORD III | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BRADFORD III | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 633 W 5TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90071-2005
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 11738 Courtleigh Dr, Los Angeles CA 90066
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOSEPH BRADFORD III, 175 RUBY COURT, GARDENA, CA 90248
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Joseph Bradford lll, 175 ruby ct, GARDENA CA 90248
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH BRADFORD III, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (816) 517-1858
- Website
- www.baretruthinc.org
- Return prepared by
- WILLIAM F ANASTAS EA INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-3285537 or by the name B A R E TRUTH INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
B.A.R.E. TRUTH IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MENTORSHIP, INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, HELPING THEM ATTAIN HEALTHY, PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIVES, ULTIMATELY CHANGING THE ECONOMIC AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S FIRST MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH STATE OF CA, MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, ST JOSEPH'S CENTER AND SCHARP.Expenses $2,895,636
- PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING AND HYGENE SUPPLIES FOR HOMELESS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE FOOD ON THE STREETS TO HOMELESS PEOPLE DIRECTLY.Expenses $873,216
- B.A.R.E. TRUTH IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MENTORSHIP, INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, HELPING THEM ATTAIN HEALTHY, PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIVES, ULTIMATELY CHANGING THE ECONOMIC AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF COMMUNITIES.Expenses $57,609
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3285537
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $614,449
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,459,788
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,459,788 | $4,421,047 | $614,449 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $883,993 | $865,100 | $281,377 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $133,595 | $154,026 | $2,206 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $185,126 | $193,145 | $22,173 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Joseph Bradford lll | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 82-3285537).
Questions about B A R E TRUTH INC
- What is the EIN of B A R E TRUTH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of B A R E TRUTH INC is 82-3285537.
- Is B A R E TRUTH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to B A R E TRUTH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does B A R E TRUTH INC 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 B A R E TRUTH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did B A R E TRUTH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of B A R E TRUTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOSEPH BRADFORD III.
- Who are the officers and directors of B A R E TRUTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,064 (JOSEPH BRADFORD III, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does B A R E TRUTH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,459,788, expenses of $4,421,047 and total assets of $614,449 at year end.
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