Truth & Tidings
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Truth & Tidings is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Plymouth, Michigan, registered in 1994, with $87,840 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
11798 Deer Creek Run, Plymouth, MI, 48170 EIN 38-3170856 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2022)
$88K
▲ 33.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2022)
$59K
Net assets
$39K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Truth & Tidings— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +33% margin
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 Truth & Tidings: 8 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Truth & Tidings— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Truth & Tidings: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11798 Deer Creek Run, Plymouth, MI, 48170
- City
- Plymouth
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $75K (FY2011) to $88K (FY2022) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $6,711Net assets $39K
Operating margin
32.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$46K
Total liabilities
$6,711
Net assets
$39K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $87,840▲33.9% | $59,236▼24.7% | $38,966▲131% | $45,677▲132% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $65,585▼8.4% | $78,630▲2.5% | $16,892▼43.6% | $19,688▼39.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $71,626▲11.8% | $76,708▲10.4% | $29,937▼14.5% | $32,570▼13.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $64,058▼8.9% | $69,477▼5.8% | $35,019▼13.4% | $37,513▼12.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $70,320▼4.8% | $73,779▲2.7% | $40,438▼7.9% | $42,744▼8.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $73,884▼1.9% | $71,846▼5.8% | $43,897▲4.9% | $46,658▲4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $75,280▲15.2% | $76,245▼3.0% | $41,859▼2.3% | $44,526▼3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $65,375▼20.7% | $78,626▲14.9% | $42,824▼23.6% | $46,308▼20.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $82,492▲1.4% | $68,425▼14.9% | $56,075▲33.5% | $58,272▲24.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $81,341▲9.0% | $80,430▲1.5% | $42,008▲2.2% | $46,779▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $74,612 | $79,258 | $41,097 | $45,830 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Truth & Tidings a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Truth & Tidings is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3170856, based in Plymouth, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Truth & Tidings's EIN?
- Truth & Tidings's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3170856.
- How much revenue does Truth & Tidings report?
- Truth & Tidings reported $87,840 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Truth & Tidings have?
- CharityIndex grades Truth & Tidings C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Truth & Tidings (EIN 38-3170856) 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.