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Armor of Truth Inc.

EIN 87-0978554 • 501(c)3 • Hudson, NC

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE X80

Profile

Armor of Truth Inc. exists to proclaim and defend the biblical worldview through cultural apologetics theological education and gospel-centered public engagement. In 2024 we produced over 100 hours of livestreamed teaching investigative content and long-form interviews addressing pressing cultural issues from a Christian perspective. We published digital articles maintained a direct-to-audience communications platform and launched a mobile app to expand ministry access and engaged in in-person teaching and evangelism. The organization also invested in studio upgrades and educational resources to improve content delivery and continue equipping believers and ministering to all people.

143 Cedar Valley RoadHudson, NC 28638

https: www.armoroftruth.net

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

31st percentile

-0.8%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE X • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$32,571

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 33.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE X • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

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Revenue Growth

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Balance Sheet
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Assets

$459

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$459

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

$98,607

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Expenses

$99,408

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Net Income

-$801

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$600$400$200$0Assets 2024: $459Net Assets 2024: $4592024

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2024

Assets$459
Liabilities-
Net Assets$459
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2024: $98,607Expenses 2024: $99,408Net Income 2024: -$8012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$98,607
Expenses$99,408
Net Income-$801
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$459
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$459
Revenue
$98,607
Expenses
$99,408
Net income
-$801
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.46$98.6$99.4$0.80
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$98,607
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Armor of Truth Inc. exists to proclaim and defend the biblical worldview through cultural apologetics theological education and gospel-centered public engagement. In 2024 we produced over 100 hours of livestreamed teaching investigative content and long-form interviews addressing pressing cultural issues from a Christian perspective. We published digital articles maintained a direct-to-audience communications platform and launched a mobile app to expand ministry access and engaged in in-person teaching and evangelism. The organization also invested in studio upgrades and educational resources to improve content delivery and continue equipping believers and ministering to all people.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
In 2024 Armor of Truth Inc. expanded its digital apologetics ministry by producing livestream teaching creating long-form biblical worldview content publishing theological articles and launching a mobile app to broaden ministry access. These activities were supported in part by a restricted grant from the SEH Tabitha Foundation which was used exclusively for operational needs including rent studio upgrades digital platforms and educational resources.$0$98,148
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brad WardDirector OfficerFT$32,571-$32,571
Summer BlackDirector OfficerFT$32,571-$32,571
Susan HeinemannDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Armor of Truth Inc
EIN
87-0978554
In Care Of
% Brad Ward
Address
143 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, NC 28638

Signing Officer

Name
Brad Ward
Title
Director
Signed
2025-05-16
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 16

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Dynadot and Subsplash website domain and app services, $3176| Studio upgrades equip. and buildout, $5000| Marketing and digital content consult, $3086| research materials travel and electrical upgrades office studio space, $7449| Online subscriptions for video and podcast hosting, $5840|”

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