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B a R E Truth Inc

EIN 82-3285537 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceWeak33 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

B.A.R.E. TRUTH IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MENTORSHIP, INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, HELPING THEM ATTAIN HEALTHY, PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIVES, ULTIMATELY CHANGING THE ECONOMIC AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF COMMUNITIES.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
55
Highest pay
$66,064, president

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% 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 405% 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $2.9 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S FIRST MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH STATE OF CA, MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, ST JOSEPH'S CENTER AND SCHARP.
  2. $873,216 spent. PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING AND HYGENE SUPPLIES FOR HOMELESS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE FOOD ON THE STREETS TO HOMELESS PEOPLE DIRECTLY.
  3. $57,609 spent. B.A.R.E. TRUTH IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MENTORSHIP, INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, HELPING THEM ATTAIN HEALTHY, PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIVES, ULTIMATELY CHANGING THE ECONOMIC AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF COMMUNITIES.
  4. B.A.R.E. TRUTH IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MENTORSHIP, INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, HELPING THEM ATTAIN HEALTHY, PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIVES, ULTIMATELY CHANGING THE ECONOMIC AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF COMMUNITIES.

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 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 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 June 2018.

    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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