88 5 the Truth Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Georgia, registered in 2010, with $164,558 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$165K
▼ 14.1% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$189K
Net assets
$257K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for 88 5 the Truth Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For 88 5 the Truth Inc: 16 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for 88 5 the Truth Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For 88 5 the Truth Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $155K (FY2018) to $165K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-15.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$257K
Net assets
$257K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,558▼14.1% | $189,453▲6.4% | $256,842▼8.8% | $256,842▼8.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $191,612▲38.2% | $178,101▲13.4% | $281,737▲5.0% | $281,737▲5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $138,696▼15.0% | $157,046▲0.8% | $268,226▼6.4% | $268,226▼6.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $163,171▼12.2% | $155,773▲4.2% | $286,576▲2.6% | $287,969▲3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $185,923▲7.1% | $149,450▼9.9% | $279,178▲15.0% | $279,178▲14.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $173,577▲11.9% | $165,854▼0.2% | $242,705▲3.3% | $242,971▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $155,108 | $166,125 | $234,982 | $236,748 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
1 grant to 88 5 the Truth Inc totaling $5,250, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2023 | $5,250 |
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Data for 88 5 the Truth Inc (EIN 27-1226082) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.