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Truth Spring Incorporated

EIN 27-0263712 · Columbus, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF TRUTH SPRING, INC. IS TO IMPROVE THE LOW INCOME COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS AIMED AT ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS, POVERTY, DRUG ABUSE, EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
3
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$79,382, administrator

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $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 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $2.2 million spent. PROVIDED EDUCATION FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. TRUTH SPRING ACADEMY IS A PRIVATE, CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. OUR MISSION IS TO REBUILD A FOUNDATION OF CHRIST-CENTERED LIVING BY OFFERING A QUALITY, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION THAT FOCUSES ON CHALLENGING ACADEMICS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP. ENROLLMENT FOR 2024 WAS 94 STUDENTS IN PRE-K3 THROUGH FIFTH GRADE. THE COST PER STUDENT WAS APPROXIMATELY $9,300, AND ALL STUDENTS RECEIVED FULL SCHOLARSHIPS. FUNDING WAS PROVIDED THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONORS WITHIN OR AROUND THE COLUMBUS, GEORGIA REGION AND BY THE STATEWIDE TAX PROGRAM, GEORGIA GOAL.
  2. $95,569 spent. PROVIDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY THE ORGANIZATION SERVES. OUR HOUSING INITIATIVE IS A FAITHBASED, COMMUNITY ORIENTED APPROACH THAT FOCUSES ON PURCHASING AND RENOVATING HOMES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AND PLACING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES INTO QUALITY HOUSING. 10 HOMES HAVE BEEN PURCHASED AND RENOVATED AND NOW HAVE TENANTS LIVING IN THEM. 2 ADDITIONAL HOMES ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING BUILT. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED IN 2024 IS 15.
  3. $447,031 spent. PROVIDED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR CHRONICALLY UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE TRADE SCHOOL PROGRAM. TRUTH SPRING IS WORKING TO HELP PROVIDE JOB READINESS TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COLUMBUS TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND LOCAL EMPLOYERS. THIS INITIATIVE CONCENTRATES ON REDUCING SOME OF THE MOST COMMON BARRIERS TO SUSTAINED EMPLOYMENT. CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. TRAINING IS OFFERED IN CONSTRUCTION, CULINARY ARTS AND URBAN FARMING. THERE HAVE BEEN NEARLY 100 GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2020. EMPLOYMENT RATES OF GRADUATES ROSE FROM 14% BEFORE THEPROGRAM TO 84% AFTER THE PROGRAM. 83% OF GRADUATES ARE STILL EMPLOYED 18 MONTHS POST-GRADUATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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