Turning Point For God
84% goes to programs $10 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Turning Point For God is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakeside, California, registered in 1997, with $109,738,214 in FY2021 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
10007 Riverford Rd, Lakeside, CA, 92040 EIN 33-0095805 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2021)
$109.7M
▲ 26.0% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2021)
$94.2M
Net assets
$47.5M
Employees
249
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $10 to raise $100
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. For Turning Point For God: 84% to programs · $10 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +14% 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 Turning Point For God: 6 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Turning Point For God: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Turning Point For God: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To spread the gospel of jesus christ
What they do
Turning point also creates and distributes biblical study materials. these materials are designed to deepen the user's understanding of god's word using dr. jeremiah's unique gift of applying the bible to everyday life. the ministry utilizes its broadcasting base, the internet, catalogs, call centers, and direct mail to market and distribute its materials.
Along with our traditional radio and television broadcast outreaches, we also utilize the internet and digital/social media to spread the gospel of jesus christ around the world. turning point's internet outreach receives responses from around 175 countries each week. across all of our broadcast languages, we currently have eight unique mobile apps, five unique ministry websites (along with many microsites), seven dedicated youtube channels, and five facebook pages that are all used to deliver the unchanging word of god to our ever-changing world. we also deliver over half a million e-devotionals each day.
Turning point's international radio broadcasts are currently available in spanish to virtually every spanish speaking country in the world. turning point is also broadcasting in mandarin in new zealand, canada, and the usa. other nationwide language broadcasts include igbo across nigeria and other north african countries, bahasa across indonesia, and hindi throughout india. turning point's international television broadcasts are available in english in canada, australia, new zealand, the united kingdom, the middle east, the caribbean islands, the philippines, various island groups, south sudan, india, and several african countries through contracted outlets, and worldwide by satellite. tv broadcasts in hindi, punjabi, and telugu blanket india with coverage; in mandarin they reach china and most of south east asia; in russian they reach not only russia, but also the russian diaspora in israel and the us; in bahasa they reach most of indonesia; in ukrainian they reach ukraine; and finally in both arabic and farsi they reach the middle east and north africa. turning point underwrites the costs incurred by these program service accomplishments through its normal operation as a ministry outreach campaign.
Contact & location
- Address
- 10007 Riverford Rd, Lakeside, CA, 92040
- City
- Lakeside
- State
- California
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Christian Churches & Ministries
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $47.4M (FY2013) to $109.7M (FY2021) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2021)
Liabilities $8.1MNet assets $47.5M
Operating margin
14.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$55.6M
Total liabilities
$8.1M
Net assets
$47.5M
Salaries & benefits
$16.6M
18% of expenses
Board members
10
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $109,738,214▲26.0% | $94,216,899▲26.6% | $47,456,180▲48.6% | $55,591,424▲44.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $87,114,551▲24.5% | $74,400,371▲15.1% | $31,934,865▲66.1% | $38,488,673▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $69,993,884▲9.3% | $64,623,885▲2.4% | $19,220,685▲28.1% | $27,368,944▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,040,975▲10.9% | $63,113,290▲14.1% | $15,009,930▲6.6% | $24,744,543▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $57,733,397▲11.4% | $55,290,804▲7.8% | $14,082,245▲21.0% | $22,424,592▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $51,805,525▼1.7% | $51,279,303▼3.6% | $11,639,652▲4.7% | $21,769,184▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $52,682,507▲1.4% | $53,177,207▲6.7% | $11,113,430▼4.8% | $23,227,889▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $51,962,459▲9.6% | $49,845,075▲0.1% | $11,679,592▲22.2% | $22,801,137▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $47,431,883 | $49,793,841▲23.5% | $9,559,158▼19.7% | $22,128,206▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $40,308,592▲11.8% | $11,910,337▼7.4% | $23,989,370▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $36,067,140▲6.7% | $12,864,569▲57.7% | $23,612,026▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $33,805,581▲6.8% | $8,158,721▲16.6% | $21,931,700▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $31,665,083 | $6,999,074 | $21,371,887 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2021)
Highest-paid: Lisa Reschetnikow — $317,063 (0.34% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Reschetnikow | General Counsel and Turning Point Ministries Found | 10 | $317,063 |
| David M Jeremiah | President / Coo / Director | 40 | $273,776 |
| Paul Joiner | Chief Creative Officer | 40 | $271,152 |
| Greg Webster | Development Representative | 40 | $193,100 |
| Brian Cook | Cfo | 40 | $191,114 |
| Tom Grothause | Dir. Is Business Intelligence | 40 | $151,620 |
| Roger Locke | Programmer | 40 | $147,058 |
| Eric Seaberg | Dir. Programming | 40 | $142,271 |
| Steve Devlin | Senior Website Developer | 40 | $131,913 |
| David P Jeremiah | Ceo / Founder / Director / Chairman | 40 | $111,603 |
| Donna M Jeremiah | Secretary / Director | 40 | $73,336 |
| Bill Crawford | Director/fin. Chair | 1 | — |
| Bill Geppert | Director | 1 | — |
| Dale Kelton | Director | 1 | — |
| Donald Mcgeorge | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Krause | Director | 1 | — |
| Max Poorman | Director | 1 | — |
| Patrick Mckinney | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2021)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pbd Worldwide Fulfillment | Shipping Fulfillment (domestic) | $2,523,960 |
| Synergy Direct Marketing Solutions Inc | Call Center | $2,109,141 |
| The John Roberts Company | Printing Monthly Devotional Magazine | $1,316,456 |
| Epost Global LLC | Shipping Fulfillment (international) | $1,287,701 |
| Meta Platforms Inc | Digital/social Media Services | $1,142,105 |
Grants received · $24.2M total
129 grants to Turning Point For God totaling $24.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $958K in FY2021
3 grants totaling $958K in FY2021. All grants made by Turning Point For God →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Unified Schools of San Diego | General giving | $675,000 |
| Shadow Mountain Community Church | General giving, upgrades, women's ministry | $250,000 |
| Turning Point Ministries Foundation | General giving | $33,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Turning Point For God a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Turning Point For God is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0095805, based in Lakeside, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Turning Point For God's EIN?
- Turning Point For God's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0095805.
- How much revenue does Turning Point For God report?
- Turning Point For God reported $109,738,214 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Turning Point For God's spending goes to programs?
- Turning Point For God spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Turning Point For God have?
- CharityIndex grades Turning Point For God A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Turning Point For God's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Turning Point For God's latest Form 990 is $317,063, paid to Lisa Reschetnikow (General Counsel and Turning Point Ministries Found).
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Data for Turning Point For God (EIN 33-0095805) 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.