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Guardian of Truth Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 23-7230844

Oct 01, 2017 to Sep 30, 2018 • Filed on Mar 16, 2019

Organization ProfileTRUTHBOOKS.COM
220 S Marion StAthens, AL 35611

(256) 232-7500

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.38x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-7.8%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

51st percentile

1.3%

Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Up

$1,719,601

Up $73,089 (+4.4%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,544,778

Up $2,514 (+0.2%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$174,823

Up $70,575 (+68%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$455,555

Up $115,921 (+34%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$491,019

Down $1,763 (-0.4%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

-$35,464

Up $117,684 (+77%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth51st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $1,646,512Liabilities 2016: $104,248Net Assets 2016: $1,542,2642016Assets 2018: $1,719,601Liabilities 2018: $174,823Net Assets 2018: $1,544,7782018Assets 2020: $1,463,313Liabilities 2020: $67,547Net Assets 2020: $1,395,7662020Assets 2021: $1,030,141Liabilities 2021: $194,204Net Assets 2021: $835,9372021Assets 2025: $770,600Liabilities 2025: $183,770Net Assets 2025: $586,8302025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,719,601
Liabilities$174,823
Net Assets$1,544,778
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $339,634Expenses 2016: $492,782Net Income 2016: -$153,1482016Revenue 2018: $455,555Expenses 2018: $491,019Net Income 2018: -$35,4642018Revenue 2020: $483,822Expenses 2020: $599,100Net Income 2020: -$115,2782020Revenue 2021: $626,767Expenses 2021: $729,310Net Income 2021: -$102,5432021Revenue 2025: $1,248,499Expenses 2025: $600,210Net Income 2025: $648,2892025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$455,555
Expenses$491,019
Net Income-$35,464
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2017 to Sep 30, 2018
Signed
Mar 16, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,229,136
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide religious materials to the public

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,581,537$1,544,778▼ $36,759
Inventories for Sale or Use$1,333,811$1,290,898▼ $42,913
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$140,831$209,475▲ $68,644
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$163,676$155,780▼ $7,896
Accounts Receivable$53,327$63,448▲ $10,121
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,970--
Total Assets$1,697,615$1,719,601▲ $21,986
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$107,608$127,886▲ $20,278
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,445$44,530▲ $37,085
Deferred Revenue$1,025$2,407▲ $1,382
Total Liabilities$116,078$174,823▲ $58,745
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,581,537$1,544,778▼ $36,759
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,697,615$1,719,601▲ $21,986
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott WillisPresident
Jim BerrymanTrustee
Kyle PopeTrustee
Phillip StuckeyTrustee
Robert HarkriderTrustee
Ron HalbrookTrustee
Steve WolfgangTrustee
Tom MitchellTrustee
Gary WattCEO
Mark MayberrySecretary
David ShadburneTreasurer
Daniel KingVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$9,609
Other Revenue
$445,946
Change in Net Assets
$-35,464
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$306,412
Other Expenses$184,607
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$262,644--$262,644
Office Expenses$94,077--$94,077
Payroll Taxes$43,768--$43,768
Insurance$20,623--$20,623
Occupancy$16,478--$16,478
Advertising$15,015--$15,015
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,628-$13,628
Travel-$7,937-$7,937
Depreciation Depletion$7,896--$7,896
Conferences and Meetings$7,515--$7,515
Fees for Services Legal-$1,285-$1,285
Other Expenses$153--$153
Total Functional Expenses$468,169$22,850$0$491,019
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liabilities$127,886
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 9

“Ron halbrook 3605 horse run court shepherdsville, ky 40165 steve wolfgang 517 regal lane bolingbrook , il 60490 daniel king 3841 stonecrest drive columbia, tn 38401 david shadburne 1044 starhill way lawrenceburg, ky 40342 scott willis 2038 woodcreek drive avon, in 46123 tom mitchell 838 w 100s blackfoot, id 83221 mark mayberry 4805 sulley drive alvin, tx 77511 kyle pope 4712 andrews st amarillo, tx 79106 gary watt 1598 montieri st league city, tx 77573 jim berryman 606 elmwood dr leitchfield, ky 42754 robert harkrider 120 clover way woodstock, ga 30188 phillip stuckey 801 buttercup edna, tx 77957”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is delivered to the board for approval prior to mailing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“ANNUAL BOARD REVIEW”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“ANNUAL BOARD REVIEW”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are available to the public on request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Truth Publications Inc
EIN
23-7230844
Address
220 S MARION ST, ATHENS, AL 35611

Signing Officer

Name
Gary Watt
Title
CEO
Signed
2019-03-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Scott Willis
Formed
1985
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
12

Preparer

Firm
Johnson Feigley Newton & Brand Llp
Address
105 W WASHINGTON ST, ATHENS, AL 35611-2659
Preparer
Michael Brand CPA
Phone
2562327500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“To provide religious materials to the public”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,719,601
Liabilities
$174,823
Net assets
$1,544,778
Revenue
$455,555
Expenses
$491,019
Net income
-$35,464
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.18$0.59$1.25$0.60$0.65
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.03$0.19$0.84$0.63$0.73$0.10
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.46$0.07$1.40$0.48$0.60$0.12
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.72$0.17$1.54$0.46$0.49$0.04
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.65$0.10$1.54$0.34$0.49$0.15