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4 13 Strong Inc

EIN 47-1939832 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

4:13 STRONG, INC. EXISTS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, CRIME AND DEPENDENCY BY PROVIDING FAITH-BASED EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$982,491
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
9
Volunteers
150

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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. $832,470 spent. 4:13 STRONG HELPS "AT-RISK" MEN WHO HAVE A LACK OF EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE, CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDS, ENTITLEMENT MINDSETS OR SIMPLY NO MOTIVATION. 4:13 STRONG WORKS TO CREATE A PATH OF LEGITIMACY, INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR THESE MEN THROUGH A FAITH-BASED JOB TRAINING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM. BY IMMERSING THE MEN IN AN INTENSIVE, SIX-MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, 4:13 STRONG PROVIDES THE GUIDANCE AND JOB TRAINING THAT THE MEN NEED TO SUCCEED. 4:13 STRONG ALSO PROVIDES FOOD AND RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT, GIVING THE MEN A SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO GROW AND LEARN. THE CURRICULUM PROVIDES BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. MEN LEARN THE BASICS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND RECEIVE CERTIFICATIONS IN NCCER CORE, OSHA 10, AERIAL AND PLATFORM LIFT AND FLAGGING. THE MEN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES, A WORK READINESS PROGRAM, BIBLE STUDY, GED EDUCATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS PROGRAMS. 4:13 STRONG HELPS EACH MAN WHO COMPLETES THE TRAINING PROGRAM SECURE FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT THROUGH OUR NETWORK OF JOB PARTNERS WHO ARE WILLING TO GIVE THESE "CHANGED MEN" A SECOND CHANCE. ONCE EMPLOYED, 4:13 STAFF DRIVE THE MEN TO AND FROM WORK TO ENSURE THEY ARE ALWAYS ON TIME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 2025.

    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 February 2015.

    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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