Truth Be Told

Organization Overview

Truth Be Told is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (I44) the organization is classified as: Prison Alternatives, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Truth Be Told employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Truth Be Told is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Truth Be Told generated $315.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $300.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF INCARCERATION AMONG WOMEN BY OFFERING SAFE COMMUNITY AND HEALING PROGRAMS TO WOMEN DURING AND AFTER INCARCERATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SINCE 2000, TRUTH BE TOLD HAS BEEN ADDRESSING A DOCUMENTED SERVICE GAP IN THE CARCERAL SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMS DESIGNED BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN. OUR GENDER-RESPONSIVE PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE UNIQUE RISK FACTORS THAT LEAD WOMEN INTO THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM - NAMELY, HIGH RATES OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND HISTORIES OF CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE. THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT WEAVE TOGETHER ELEMENTS OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, HEALING THROUGH STORYTELLING, LIFE SKILLS AND SELF-CARE TOOLS, TRUTH BE TOLD EMPOWERS WOMEN TO BREAK FREE FROM THE IMPRISONING NARRATIVE OF PAST TRAUMA AND ABUSE. POST- RELEASE, WE OFFER OUR PROGRAM GRADUATES SAFE COMMUNITY, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. A REVIEW OF 15 YEARS OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA REVEALED THAT 86.2 PERCENT OF TRUTH BE TOLD GRADUATES REMAIN FREE THREE YEARS AFTER THEIR RELEASE FROM PRISON. OUR GRADUATES TRACK A LOWER RECIDIVISM RATE THAN THE STATE'S AVERAGE FOR WOMEN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Katie Ford
Executive Director
$45,857
Rakhi Agrawal
Interim Executive Director
$24,250
Heather Emerson
Interim Executive Director
$19,480
Jean Boone
Chair
$0
Lauren Johnson
Secretary
$0
Rodney Northern
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $70,083
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$244,899
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$314,982
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $498
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $315,480

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Truth Be Told has recieved totaling $44,059.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation

The Woodlands, TX

PURPOSE: PROVIDES TRANSFORMATIONAL TOOLS FOR INCARCERATED WOMEN BEHIND AND BEYOND BARS

$15,000
Donald D Hammill Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES

$8,500
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$7,825
Mj And Caral G Lebworth Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$7,500
Staggs Family Foundation

Hunt, TX

PURPOSE: PRISON PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN

$5,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$234
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