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Discovering Truth Ministries

An Evangelical Christian Ministry focusing on preaching,teaching,discipling and providing life applications of the Holy Bible by honoring the teachings of Jesus Christ through conferences, books, Biblical study materials …

Religion El Cajon, CA EIN: 851014904 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Discovering Truth Ministries

During the filing year, Discovering Truth Ministries, through Jamie Adele Wood, has continued to develop new Biblical study materials for small group teaching and discussions for ministry followers. These materials are intended to grow the followers relationship with Jesus Christ and to teach Biblical principls to aid in dealing with life challenges. Daily Devotionals - The ministry sends over 500 daily devotional messages to its ministry followers during the year via email and other electronic distribution methods to offer encouragement and comfort based on Biblical teachings. Conferences - During the year Jamie Adele Wood was the keynote speaker for 5 virtual conferences, including one international conference, reaching over 560 followers and prospective followers of the ministry

Founded
Headquarters
El Cajon, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
X21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

An Evangelical Christian Ministry focusing on preaching,teaching,discipling and providing life applications of the Holy Bible by honoring the teachings of Jesus Christ through conferences, books, Biblical study materials and daily devotionals. Messages and lessons are also distributed through print, broadcasting, social media and any other form of electronic or print delivery where permissable.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X21
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 25.00%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 30.1% of total expenses ($65,692 of $218,058).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (87%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Discovering Truth Ministries has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Discovering Truth Ministries is a registered religion nonprofit based in El Cajon, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 851014904. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $263K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Discovering Truth Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 851014904. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Discovering Truth Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Discovering Truth Ministries is located in El Cajon, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Discovering Truth Ministries has $263K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Discovering Truth Ministries is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $263K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Discovering Truth Ministries. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Discovering Truth Ministries holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

During the filing year, Discovering Truth Ministries, through Jamie Adele Wood, has continued to develop new Biblical study materials for small group teaching and discussions for ministry followers. These materials are intended to grow the followers relationship with Jesus Christ and to teach Biblical principls to aid in dealing with life challenges. Daily Devotionals - The ministry sends over 500 daily devotional messages to its ministry followers during the year via email and other electronic distribution methods to offer encouragement and comfort based on Biblical teachings. Conferences - During the year Jamie Adele Wood was the keynote speaker for 5 virtual conferences, including one international conference, reaching over 560 followers... Discovering Truth Ministries is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $263K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Discovering Truth Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Discovering Truth Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 851014904, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JA
Jamie A•••• W•••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 10 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Discovering Truth Ministries

What is Discovering Truth Ministries?
Discovering Truth Ministries is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in El Cajon, United States. During the filing year, Discovering Truth Ministries, through Jamie Adele Wood, has continued to develop new Biblical study materials for small group teaching and discussions for ministry followers. These materials are intended to grow the followers relationship with Jesus Christ and to teach Biblical principls to aid in dealing with life challenges. Daily Devotionals - The ministry sends over 500 daily devotional messages to its ministry followers during the year via email and other electronic distribution methods to offer encouragement and comfort based on Biblical teachings. Conferences - During the year Jamie Adele Wood was the keynote speaker for 5 virtual conferences, including one international conference, reaching over 560 followers and prospective followers of the ministry
When was Discovering Truth Ministries founded?
Discovering Truth Ministries was founded in 2020.
Who leads Discovering Truth Ministries?
Jamie Adele Wood serves as President & CEO.
Where is Discovering Truth Ministries located?
Headquartered in El Cajon, CA, United States.
What is Discovering Truth Ministries's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Discovering Truth Ministries trustworthy?
Discovering Truth Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Discovering Truth Ministries's registration number?
IRS EIN: 851014904.
What is Discovering Truth Ministries's website?
http://www.discoveringtruthministries.org