EIN 34-1787585

Truth for Life

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
40
City
State
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Truth for Life teaches the Bible with clarity and relevance through the sermons of Alistair Begg, aiming to convert unbelievers, establish believers, and strengthen local churches. The ministry produces and distributes a daily Bible-teaching program to listeners in all major radio markets across the US through approximately 1,900 radio outlets.
Total revenues
$23,970,675
2023
Total expenses
$21,135,992
2023
Total assets
$34,715,598
2023
Num. employees
40
2023

Program areas at Truth for Life

Truth for Life, the bible-teaching ministry of alistair begg, produces and distributes a daily bible-teaching program to listeners in all major radio markets across the u.s. Through approximately 1,900 radio outlets. Listeners in the u.s. and from around the world can access the program for free online at truthforlife.org, mobile device apps, podcast, through facebook, apple itunes, spotify, youtube, and by way of amazon fire and roku tv. Truth for Life is committed to delivering clear, relevant bible-teaching without cost as a barrier and makes alistair's entire teaching archive free online. Each month, over six million messages are downloaded for free by listeners across the globe. (continued on schedule o)followers of the ministry can also share alistair's teaching or access the daily blog through facebook, twitter, and instagram. for listeners who prefer to own Truth for Life's bible teaching messages a usb can be purchased at cost, with no mark up, thanks to the generous and faithful giving of the ministry's donors. Truth for Life is fully dedicated to teaching the bible with clarity and relevance so that unbelievers will be converted, believers will be established, and local churches will be strengthened.

Grants made by Truth for Life

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The SignatryMinistry Expansion Consistent With TFL Mission.$4,000,000
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA)To Support Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's Fundraiser.$15,000

Who funds Truth for Life

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$248,930
Schwab Charitable FundReligion Related$212,092
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$137,155
...and 32 more grants received totalling $1,112,593

Personnel at Truth for Life

NameTitleCompensation
Alistair BeggPresident and Chief Executive Officer$349,895
Robert ButtsChief Operating Officer$210,000
David A CookChief Financial Officer$0
Michael CostlowDirector of Operations$120,000
Rick LaneDirector of It$105,000
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Truth for Life

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$23,475,517
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$627,199
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$143,846
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-275,887
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$23,970,675

Form 990s for Truth for Life

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-26990View PDF
2022-122023-05-01990View PDF
2021-122022-04-27990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122020-09-03990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 31, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from California Community Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $8,084 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $248,930 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
Nonprofit Types
CharitiesChurches
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 398000
Solon, OH 44139
Metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
County
Cuyahoga County, OH
Website URL
truthforlife.org/ 
Phone
(440) 708-5500
Facebook page
truthforlife 
Twitter profile
@truthforlife 
IRS details
EIN
34-1787585
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Not Operating or In Process of Dissolving
Charity Registration status
Withdrawn
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0173284
FTB Entity ID
1947467
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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