Telling the Truth Inc
Helping people know christ and experience life in him through the teaching of the bible.
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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.
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Helping people know christ and experience life in him through the teaching of the bible.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTelling 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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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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TELLING THE TRUTH INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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