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Telling the Truth Inc

Helping people know christ and experience life in him through the teaching of the bible.

Religion Brookfield, WI EIN 263794383 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Telling the Truth Inc

Experience Life in all its Fullness. Telling the Truth is the ministry of Jill and Stuart Briscoe. Listen, read and watch messages to know Jesus better.

Founded
Headquarters
Brookfield, WI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
X21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

Helping people know christ and experience life in him through the teaching of the bible.

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: 3%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.03 ($458,899)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Telling the Truth Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Brookfield, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 263794383. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Telling the Truth Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 93/100.

Telling the Truth Inc is located in Brookfield, WI, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Telling the Truth Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Telling the Truth Inc 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Telling the Truth Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Telling the Truth Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 3% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Experience Life in all its Fullness. Telling the Truth is the ministry of Jill and Stuart Briscoe. Listen, read and watch messages to know Jesus better. Telling the Truth Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Telling the Truth Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Telling the Truth Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Telling the Truth Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 263794383, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
3% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PE
Pete Keddie
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

ER
Erik U••••
VICE PRESIDENT
GA
Gary L•••
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2022)
JI
Jill B••••••
Director
JI
Jim W••••
Director
JO
John S••••••••
SECRETARY THRU 11/2020
JU
Judy G•••
SECRETARY
LE
Leigh O•••••
CHAIRMAN
MI
Michael C•••••••
PRESIDENT/CEO THRU 11/2020
MO
Monika N•••
Director
NA
Nancy G••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PE
Pete K•••••
TREASURER
PE
Peter B••••••
CHAIRMAN THRU 10/2020
RO
Robert H•••••
Director
RO
Rob H•••••
VICE CHAIRMAN THRU 12/2020
ST
Steve M••••
PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Telling the Truth Inc This page 89 $1.7 million 3%
Access of West Michigan 93 $1.4 million 86%
Disciplemakers Inc 93 $7.0 million 80%
Impact City Fc 93 $2.8 million 100%
St Francis Springs Prayer Center Inc 93 $1.4 million 84%
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 86%
Loudoun Hunger Relief 93 $7.6 million 92%
Crc Retreat Partners Inc 93 $1.7 million 93%
Rock of Ages Ministries Inc 93 $7.5 million 95%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Telling the Truth Inc

What is Telling the Truth Inc?
Telling the Truth Inc is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Brookfield, United States. Experience Life in all its Fullness. Telling the Truth is the ministry of Jill and Stuart Briscoe. Listen, read and watch messages to know Jesus better.
When was Telling the Truth Inc founded?
Telling the Truth Inc was founded in 2008.
Who leads Telling the Truth Inc?
Pete Keddie serves as Treasurer.
Where is Telling the Truth Inc located?
Headquartered in Brookfield, United States.
What is Telling the Truth Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 3% of expenses go to program services.
Is Telling the Truth Inc trustworthy?
Telling the Truth Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Telling the Truth Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 263794383.
What is Telling the Truth Inc's website?
http://www.tellingthetruth.org