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Fuel for Truth Inc

EIN 30-0129917 • 501(c)3 • Syosset, NY

Profile

To publicize accurate information regarding Jewish issues. To train leaders to advocate effectively on behalf of Israel, America, and Democracy. To educate the public about issues primarily related to Israel and the greater Middle East.

47 Elderberry RdSyosset, NY 11791

fuelfortruth.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

43rd percentile

-0.6%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

-7.2%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-64%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Down

$147,622

Down $7,439 (-4.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$4,787

Down $7,319 (-60%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$142,835

Down $120 (-0.1%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$21,575

Down $48,400 (-69%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$21,695

Down $61,209 (-74%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$120

Up $12,809 (+99%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2014: $32,287Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $32,2872014Assets 2015: $91,178Liabilities 2015: $14,735Net Assets 2015: $76,4432015Assets 2016: $79,646Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $79,6462016Assets 2017: $135,693Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $135,6932017Assets 2018: $146,376Liabilities 2018: $1,749Net Assets 2018: $144,6272018Assets 2019: $174,861Liabilities 2019: $14,174Net Assets 2019: $160,6872019Assets 2020: $150,668Liabilities 2020: $6,369Net Assets 2020: $144,2992020Assets 2021: $150,599Liabilities 2021: $11,427Net Assets 2021: $139,1722021Assets 2022: $171,598Liabilities 2022: $15,714Net Assets 2022: $155,8842022Assets 2023: $155,061Liabilities 2023: $12,106Net Assets 2023: $142,9552023Assets 2024: $147,622Liabilities 2024: $4,787Net Assets 2024: $142,8352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$147,622
Liabilities$4,787
Net Assets$142,835

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2014: $49,051Expenses 2014: $67,252Net Income 2014: -$18,2012014Revenue 2015: $165,152Expenses 2015: $120,996Net Income 2015: $44,1562015Revenue 2016: $72,994Expenses 2016: $69,791Net Income 2016: $3,2032016Revenue 2017: $129,261Expenses 2017: $73,214Net Income 2017: $56,0472017Revenue 2018: $97,771Expenses 2018: $88,837Net Income 2018: $8,9342018Revenue 2019: $171,801Expenses 2019: $155,741Net Income 2019: $16,0602019Revenue 2020: $106,153Expenses 2020: $122,541Net Income 2020: -$16,3882020Revenue 2021: $124,907Expenses 2021: $130,034Net Income 2021: -$5,1272021Revenue 2022: $169,930Expenses 2022: $153,218Net Income 2022: $16,7122022Revenue 2023: $69,975Expenses 2023: $82,904Net Income 2023: -$12,9292023Revenue 2024: $21,575Expenses 2024: $21,695Net Income 2024: -$1202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$21,575
Expenses$21,695
Net Income-$120

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 23, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$21,575
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To publicize accurate information regarding Jewish issues. To train leaders to advocate effectively on behalf of Israel, America, and Democracy. To educate the public about issues primarily related to Israel and the greater Middle East.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
We offer lectures and talks on a variety of subjects for synagogue gatherings, community meetings, as well as high school and college students seeking empowerment on campus.$0$12,637
Promoting the Organization and its mission, specifically through training new volunteers and Israel advocates through its educational Boot Camp Program.$0$8,011
Other work towards the Organization's mission, not included in the above accomplishments.$0$1,048
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ron WassermanChairmanPT$0--
Jeremy MellerCOOPT$0--
Todd LevyCFO-$0--
Jonathan LoewBoard Member-$0--
David SteinmanBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fuel For Truth Inc
EIN
30-0129917
Phone
5166722921
Address
47 Elderberry Rd, Syosset, NY 11791

Signing Officer

Name
Jeremy Meller
Title
COO
Phone
5166722921
Signed
2025-10-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Getzel Schiff & Pesce LLP
Address
100 Crossways Park West Suite 403, Woodbury, NY 11797
Preparer
Michael Getzel CPA
Phone
5166928500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: Insurance. Amount: 2,844. Description: Miscellaneous Expenses. Amount: 497. Description: Processing Fees. Amount: 276. Description: Taxes and Licenses. Amount: 285. Description: Workshops. Amount: 6,232. Description: Alumni Educational Conference Relat. Amount: 1,766. Description: Bootcamp Expenses. Amount: 3,818. Description: Office and Technology Expenses. Amount: 3,527. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 19,245.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: Miscellaneous Receivable. Beg. of Year Amount: 26. End of Year Amount: 0.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: Payables. Beg. of Year Amount: 7,306. End of Year Amount: 287. Description: Accrued Expenses. Beg. of Year Amount: 4,800. End of Year Amount: 4,500.

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