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True to Life Ministries

EIN 27-0574596 · Lake Jackson, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES BRINGS HOPE, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO ARE READY TO OVERCOME THE BARRIERS STANDING BETWEEN THEM AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OUR CONTINUUM OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OFFER PRACTICAL SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO PREPARE MEN, WOMEN, AND YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR LIFE'S GREATEST POTENTIAL.

Income
$975,824
Spending
$965,990
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
25
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$97,421, executive director

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 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

    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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $152,035 spent. SOCIAL ENTERPRISE & JOB TRAINING: TTLM OPERATES A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (A WOMEN'S BOUTIQUE AND GIFT SHOP) THAT SERVES AS A LIVING CLASSROOM FOR OUR COMPREHENSIVE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. YOUNG ADULTS EMPLOYED HERE GAIN PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MERCHANDISING, AND WORKPLACE PROFESSIONALISM WITHIN A HIGH-ACCOUNTABILITY, HIGH-SUPPORT ENVIRONMENT. THE BOUTIQUE ALSO FUNCTIONS AS A WORKFORCE TRAINING LAB FOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, WELCOMING CLIENTS FROM OTHER AGENCIES FOR FIELD TRIPSTYLE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. IN ADDITION TO ITS TRAINING ROLE, THE BOUTIQUE PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING TO WOMEN PREPARING FOR COURT APPEARANCES, JOB INTERVIEWS, OR NEW EMPLOYMENT, HELPING REMOVE BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. TOGETHER, THESE COMPONENTS EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO TRANSITION INTO GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, PURSUE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND BUILD PATHWAYS TOWARD LONG-TERM STABILITY.
  2. $197,721 spent. YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT SERVICES: TTLM EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS, SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO BUILD STABLE, SELF-SUFFICIENT FUTURES. THROUGH LEVELUP, WE SERVE AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, HANDS-ON CAREER EXPLORATION EXPERIENCES, ONE-ON-ONE SUCCESS COACHING, AND PAID INTERNSHIPS THAT PREPARE THEM FOR LIFE AFTER GRADUATION. OUR NEXT LEVEL PROGRAM EXTENDS THIS SUPPORT TO DISCONNECTED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH GROUP MEETUPS, PERSONALIZED COACHING, DIGITAL RESOURCES, AND REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE, HELPING PARTICIPANTS OVERCOME BARRIERS, PURSUE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, AND CHART A CLEAR PATH FORWARD.
  3. $150,979 spent. ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES: TTLM HELPS ADULTS AND FAMILIES OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND CREATE PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY THROUGH A HOLISTIC BLEND OF PRACTICAL SUPPORT, COACHING, AND COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, AND ACCESS TO FREE PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE FOR INTERVIEWS, EMPLOYMENT, OR COURT. ADULTS CAN CONNECT THROUGH WEEKLY GATHERINGS THAT COMBINE PEER SUPPORT, MENTORING, AND PRACTICAL SKILL-BUILDING, WHILE PERSONALIZED ACTION PLANS AND BARRIER-BREAKING RESOURCES ADDRESS CHALLENGES LIKE TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND EDUCATIONEMPOWERING CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE STABILITY, EMPLOYMENT, AND LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  4. $157,407 spent. PERSONNEL EXPENSE FOR MULTIPLE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 June 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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