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Truth in Nature Inc

EIN 26-4231073 · Rockmart, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORGANIZATION PURPOSE AND VISION-FOUNDED IN 2009, TRUTH IN NATURE IS A GEORGIA CORPORATION AND AN AUTHORIZED 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. WE SEEK TO PROVIDE OUR PARTICIPANTS PATHWAYS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND MATURITY THROUGH OUTDOOR EXPLORATION AND ACTIVITIES. WE DESIRE TO PARTNER WITH SINGLE PARENTS AS ANOTHER HEALTHY INFLUENCE IN THE PROCESS OF RAISING THEIR SONS AND YOUNG MEN IN THEIR CARE. TRUTH IN NATURE PROMOTES CHRISTIAN CHARACTER, HEALTHY SELF-ESTEEM, WORKING ALONGSIDE OTHERS, AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE UNDERSTAND THAT PROMOTING THESE QUALITIES AND BEHAVIORS WILL HELP DETER AT-RISK CONDUCT. TRUTH IN NATURE ACCOMPLISHES OUR GOALS THROUGH A COMMITTED GROUP OF VOLUNTEER MENTORS WHO SPEND TIME LISTENING, ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$873,286
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
5
Volunteers
309
Highest pay
$80,627, exe director/pres

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $755,759 spent. MENTORING-TRUTH IN NATURE MENTORS BOYS FROM FATHERLESS AND SINGLE PARENT HOMES THROUGH OUR MONTHLY PROGRAM OFFERINGS. EACH YOUNG MAN IS PART OF A MONTHLY, OVERNIGHT, OR DAY ONLY PROGRAM; WHERE THEY HAVE MENTORS PRESENT TO REACH, INSPIRE, SUPPORT AND ENGAGE THEM THROUGH THEIR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. TRUTH IN NATURE USES THE OUTDOORS AND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS, CAMPING, HUNTING FISHING, CANOEING, ARCHERY, ETC. AS THE BACKDROP FOR THESE PROGRAMS AND FOR THEM TO EXPERIENCE THE THINGS THAT ARE TYPICALLY DONE BETWEEN FATHERS AND SONS DONE OUTDOORS, THAT THEY DO NOT OTHERWISE GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE. TEACHING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH-EACH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR A YOUNG MAN TO GROW IN HIS WALK IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THROUGH OUR DEVOTIONAL TIME, SMALL GROUP TIME, PRAYER TIME, AND MAN TIME AROUND THE FIRE, WE ACCOMPLISH THIS. POSITIVE PERSONAL GROWTH-EACH YOUNG MAN, BY HAVING A MENTOR, WILL EXPERIENCE PERSONAL GROWTH IN THE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT THEY ARE BUILDING. YOUNG MEN ARE BEING REFERRED FROM AT-RISK AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITIES AND ARE ABLE TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AGENCY AND CONTINUE IN OUR PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS WILL RESULT IN WALKING AWAY FROM AT-RISK BEHAVIORS, GIVING AN OUTLET TO EXPRESS PAIN AND HURTS, WHILE SHARING FROM PAST BAD DECISIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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