Discovering Truth Ministries is located in El Cajon, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Discovering Truth Ministries employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovering Truth Ministries 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 12/2023, Discovering Truth Ministries generated $267.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $162.8k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING THE FILING YEAR, DISCOVERING TRUTH MINISTRIES, THROUGH JAMIE ADELE WOOD, HAS COMPLETED THE WRITING OF A BRAND-NEW BOOK, FROM BARRIER TO BREAKTHROUGH: FINDING GOD THROUGH OUR WONDERING, WANDERING AND WOUNDING. THE PUBLICATION DATE IS SET FOR EARLY SPRING OF NEXT YEAR. ALSO, JAMIE ADELE WOOD WROTE AND PRINTED A RESOURCE CALLED A ROADMAP BACK TO GOD, DESIGNED TO HELP THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH THEIR FAITH IN JESUS. WE HAVE SHIPPED PRODUCTS TO OVER 200 CITIES WITHIN 39 STATES AND 3 COUNTRIES! BUT MORE EXCITING TO US, DOZENS OF DECISIONS FOR JESUS WERE MADE OVER THIS PAST YEAR.
RADIO AND DIGITAL OUTREACH THE MINISTRY EXPANDED UPON ITS EFFORTS TO SIGN UP RADIO STATIONS TO AIR OUR 60-SECOND RADIO SPOTS. WE ARE AIRING IN 4 COUNTRIES. NEARLY ONE MILLION DAILY EMAIL DEVOTIONS WERE OPENED BY PEOPLE LOOKING TO GROW THEIR FAITH WALK WITH JESUS. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER DIGITAL CHANNELS DOUBLED AGAIN YEAR OVER YEAR.
CONFERENCES DURING THE YEAR, JAMIE ADELE WOOD WAS THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER OVER 41 TIMES IN 21 DIFFERENT CITIES AT WOMENS EVENTS ALL ACROSS THE US, HELPING THOUSANDS TO KNOW AND LIVE OUT GODS WORD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jamie Adele Wood President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $65,692 |
Jeff Wood COO | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $240,725 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $240,725 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,294 |
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 | $22,945 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $266,964 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,692 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $656 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $10,044 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,481 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,190 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,257 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,703 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $308 |
Insurance | $530 |
All other expenses | $19,111 |
Total functional expenses | $162,756 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $204,293 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $78,236 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $35,785 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $74 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,842 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $333,230 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $333,230 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $333,230 |