Civic Intelligence

Touching Lives Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 58-2181292

Oct 01, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025 • Filed on Feb 17, 2026

Organization ProfileWWW.TOUCHINGLIVES.ORG
1800 Satellite BoulevardDuluth, GA 30097

(770) 982-0168

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-6.9%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

42nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 42% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-23%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,171,870

Down $359,571 (-23%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$1,112,412

Down $390,935 (-26%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$59,458

Up $31,364 (+112%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,673,617

Up $326,089 (+14%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$2,858,875

Up $269,940 (+10%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$185,258

Up $56,149 (+23%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $717,844Liabilities 2010: $272,385Net Assets 2010: $445,4592010Assets 2011: $931,118Liabilities 2011: $441,784Net Assets 2011: $489,3342011Assets 2012: $1,101,816Liabilities 2012: $369,970Net Assets 2012: $731,8462012Assets 2013: $1,337,391Liabilities 2013: $329,531Net Assets 2013: $1,007,8602013Assets 2014: $1,104,323Liabilities 2014: $255,228Net Assets 2014: $849,0952014Assets 2015: $1,056,154Liabilities 2015: $262,491Net Assets 2015: $793,6632015Assets 2016: $797,461Liabilities 2016: $217,156Net Assets 2016: $580,3052016Assets 2017: $704,886Liabilities 2017: $284,589Net Assets 2017: $420,2972017Assets 2018: $335,449Liabilities 2018: $95,891Net Assets 2018: $239,5582018Assets 2019: $432,956Liabilities 2019: $72,486Net Assets 2019: $360,4702019Assets 2020: $805,968Liabilities 2020: $160,641Net Assets 2020: $645,3272020Assets 2021: $1,475,196Liabilities 2021: $103,040Net Assets 2021: $1,372,1562021Assets 2022: $1,628,029Liabilities 2022: $85,230Net Assets 2022: $1,542,7992022Assets 2023: $1,649,737Liabilities 2023: $71,941Net Assets 2023: $1,577,7962023Assets 2024: $1,531,441Liabilities 2024: $28,094Net Assets 2024: $1,503,3472024Assets 2025: $1,171,870Liabilities 2025: $59,458Net Assets 2025: $1,112,4122025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,171,870
Liabilities$59,458
Net Assets$1,112,412
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,873,7042010Revenue 2011: $1,917,338Expenses 2011: $1,871,910Net Income 2011: $45,4282011Expenses 2012: $1,807,2342012Expenses 2013: $1,985,4222013Revenue 2014: $1,991,517Expenses 2014: $2,151,856Net Income 2014: -$160,3392014Revenue 2015: $2,227,381Expenses 2015: $2,282,138Net Income 2015: -$54,7572015Revenue 2016: $2,121,421Expenses 2016: $2,341,022Net Income 2016: -$219,6012016Revenue 2017: $2,160,848Expenses 2017: $2,247,891Net Income 2017: -$87,0432017Revenue 2018: $2,277,938Expenses 2018: $2,458,677Net Income 2018: -$180,7392018Revenue 2019: $2,349,569Expenses 2019: $2,228,657Net Income 2019: $120,9122019Revenue 2020: $2,344,371Expenses 2020: $2,059,514Net Income 2020: $284,8572020Revenue 2021: $2,814,219Expenses 2021: $2,087,390Net Income 2021: $726,8292021Revenue 2022: $2,539,567Expenses 2022: $2,378,126Net Income 2022: $161,4412022Revenue 2023: $2,270,004Expenses 2023: $2,275,711Net Income 2023: -$5,7072023Revenue 2024: $2,347,528Expenses 2024: $2,588,935Net Income 2024: -$241,4072024Revenue 2025: $2,673,617Expenses 2025: $2,858,875Net Income 2025: -$185,2582025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$2,673,617
Expenses$2,858,875
Net Income-$185,258
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 17, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$3,933,778
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To touch the lives of the lost and to enrich the faith of the found.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,294,799$702,175▼ $592,624
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$167,502$296,839▲ $129,337
Inventories for Sale or Use$9,896$95,973▲ $86,077
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$59,244$76,883▲ $17,639
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,531,441$1,171,870▼ $359,571
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$28,094$59,458▲ $31,364
Total Liabilities$28,094$59,458▲ $31,364
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,503,347$1,112,412▼ $390,935
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,503,347$1,112,412▼ $390,935
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,531,441$1,171,870▼ $359,571

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$303,053$303,053
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay42nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Buddy HyattDirector
George AtwoodDirector
Nicole YostDirector
Roger GreenDirector
Tony DavisDirector
Dr James MerrittCEO
Bill LuallenSecretary
Chris FruitticherTreasurer & CFO

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
The Ampersand Company LLCServices9876 MAIN ST SUITE 110, Woodstock, GA 30188$433,121
Libertas Working Group LLCCommunications ConsultingPO BOX 30290, New York, NY 10011$171,460
James Merritt Ministries LLCSpeaking Services4803 ODELL DRIVE, Gainesville, GA 30504$101,038
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,509,747
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$244,958
Other Revenue
$-81,088
All Other Contributions
$2,509,747
Change in Net Assets
$-185,258

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,673,617
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-92,547
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,581,070
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,673,617
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,858,875
Total Fundraising Expense$185,087
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$914,118$15,191$94,641$1,023,950
Office Expenses$296,437$33,729$23,300$353,466
Advertising$79,656--$79,656
Other Expenses$38,992$42,938$11,976$38,992
Fees for Services Accounting-$27,605-$27,605
Insurance-$24,927-$24,927
Fees for Services Legal-$17,568-$17,568
Information Technology$13,989--$13,989
All Other Expenses$1,000$7,403-$8,403
Travel$3,164$1,055-$4,219
Total Functional Expenses$2,503,372$170,416$185,087$2,858,875

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,972,005
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,858,875
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,858,875
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$113,130
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Owned by Son of CEOCommunications ConsultingNo$211,800
-Owned by CEOSpeaking ServicesNo$117,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The board reviews the form 990 prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Strict policy implemented to avoid conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Review and approval by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The financial statements and the form 990 are available on the website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Touching Lives Inc
EIN
58-2181292
Phone
7709820168
Address
1800 SATELLITE BOULEVARD, DULUTH, GA 30097

Signing Officer

Name
Dr James Merritt
Title
CEO
Phone
7709820168
Signed
2026-02-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr James Merritt
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Cri Advisors LLC
Address
4004 SUMMIT BLVD NE SUITE 800, ATLANTA, GA 30319
Preparer
Tiffany T Orr CPA
Phone
7703948000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional fees: program service expenses 914,118. Management and general expenses 15,191. Fundraising expenses 94,641. Total expenses 1,023,950.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, the ministry is exempt from taxes on income other than unrelated business income. The ministry had no unrelated business income for the years ended september 30, 2025 and 2024. The ministry utilizes the accounting requirements associated with uncertainty in income taxes using the provisions of financial accounting standards board (fasb) asc 740, income taxes. Using that guidance, tax positions initially need to be recognized in the financial statements when its more-likely-than-not the positions will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. It also provides guidance for derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. As of september 30, 2025 and 2024, the ministry has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 113,130.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 113,130.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, THE MINISTRY IS EXEMPT FROM TAXES ON INCOME OTHER THAN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE MINISTRY HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND 2024. THE MINISTRY UTILIZES THE ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. USING THAT GUIDANCE, TAX POSITIONS INITIALLY NEED TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN ITS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THE POSITIONS WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND 2024, THE MINISTRY HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF GOODS SOLD 113,130.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COST OF GOODS SOLD 113,130.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1STRICT POLICY IMPLEMENTED TO AVOID CONFLICTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 914,118. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 15,191. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 94,641. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,023,950.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,171,870
Liabilities
$59,458
Net assets
$1,112,412
Revenue
$2,673,617
Expenses
$2,858,875
Net income
-$185,258
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.06$1.11$2.67$2.86$0.19
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.53$0.03$1.50$2.35$2.59$0.24
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.65$0.07$1.58$2.27$2.28$0.01
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.63$0.09$1.54$2.54$2.38$0.16
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.48$0.10$1.37$2.81$2.09$0.73
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.81$0.16$0.65$2.34$2.06$0.28
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.07$0.36$2.35$2.23$0.12
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.34$0.10$0.24$2.28$2.46$0.18
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.70$0.28$0.42$2.16$2.25$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.22$0.58$2.12$2.34$0.22
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.06$0.26$0.79$2.23$2.28$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.26$0.85$1.99$2.15$0.16
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.34$0.33$1.01$1.99
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.10$0.37$0.73$1.81
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.93$0.44$0.49$1.92$1.87$0.05
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.72$0.27$0.45$1.87