Civic Intelligence

True Freedom Ministries

EIN 84-3572713 • 501(c)3 • Columbia, LA

Profile

To receive and disburse charitable contributions for ministry services and the furtherance of the Apostolic Faith.

143 Garden LnColumbia, LA 71418
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

100th percentile

100%

Higher net margin than 100% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

66th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

238%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$624,022

Up $62,931 (+11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$624,022

Up $62,931 (+11%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin100th percentile

Revenue

Up

$62,931

Up $44,304 (+238%) from 2023

Expenses

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Income

Up

$62,931

Up $44,304 (+238%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $516,450Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $516,4502020Assets 2021: $517,041Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $517,0412021Assets 2022: $542,464Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $542,4642022Assets 2023: $561,091Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $561,0912023Assets 2024: $624,022Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $624,0222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$624,022
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$624,022
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2020: $516,450Expenses 2020: $0Net Income 2020: $516,4502020Revenue 2021: $591Expenses 2021: $0Net Income 2021: $5912021Revenue 2022: $25,423Expenses 2022: $0Net Income 2022: $25,4232022Revenue 2023: $18,627Expenses 2023: $0Net Income 2023: $18,6272023Revenue 2024: $62,931Expenses 2024: $0Net Income 2024: $62,9312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$62,931
Expenses$0
Net Income$62,931
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$624,022
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$624,022
Revenue
$62,931
Expenses
$0
Net income
$62,931
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.24$0.00$6.24$0.63$0.00$0.63
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.61$0.00$5.61$0.19$0.00$0.19
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.42$0.00$5.42$0.25$0.00$0.25
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.17$0.00$5.17$0.01$0.00$0.01
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.16$0.00$5.16$5.16$0.00$5.16
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$62,931
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To receive and disburse charitable contributions for ministry services and the furtherance of the Apostolic Faith.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$515,822$542,119▲ $26,297
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$45,269$81,903▲ $36,634
Total Assets$561,091$624,022▲ $62,931
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$561,091$624,022▲ $62,931
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$561,091$624,022▲ $62,931
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$561,091$624,022▲ $62,931
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sherman JonesPresident
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$62,931
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$62,931
Change in Net Assets
$62,931
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Other Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The completed form 990 is reviewed and approved by the executive committee before filing and then presented to the governing body at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors. The form is kept on file and available to the governing body upon request.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The information concerning governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available to the public upon written request to the corporate office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
True Freedom Ministries
EIN
84-3572713
In Care Of
% Sherman Jones
Phone
3183551255
Address
143 Garden Ln, Columbia, LA 71418

Signing Officer

Name
Sherman Jones
Title
President
Phone
3183551255
Signed
2025-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sherman Jones
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
A-1 Business Services
Address
42 12 Munroe Falls Ave, Munroe Falls, OH 44262
Preparer
Donald Ridenour
Phone
3306303426
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