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Truth Tabernacle Of Praise

  • Stone Mtn, GA
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1964
  • EIN: 20-2446420

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Protestant (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$282k (2024)

Expenses
$299k (2024)

Total Assets
$494k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$1.16k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,011
Expenses
$299,139
Net Income
-$17,128
Net Assets
$492,519
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $282,011
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,975
39.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $493,678
Total Liabilities $1,159
Net Assets $492,519
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $20,310 $0 $75,940
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Keith Shelton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 27, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$305,261
Expenses
$304,262
Net Income
$999
Net Assets
$509,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $305,261
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,100
42.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $509,647
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $509,647
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $18,810 $0 $77,940
Keith Shelton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on March 11, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$286,254
Expenses
$263,752
Net Income
$22,502
Net Assets
$508,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $286,254
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $108,361
41.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $508,950
Total Liabilities $302
Net Assets $508,648
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $16,249 $0 $75,845
Keith Shelton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 18, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$260,707
Expenses
$213,915
Net Income
$46,792
Net Assets
$486,146
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260,707
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,500
41.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,100
1.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $561,983
Total Liabilities $75,837
Net Assets $486,146
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $14,836 $0 $73,664
Keith Shelton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 18, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$304,401
Expenses
$254,626
Net Income
$49,775
Net Assets
$439,354
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $304,401
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,508
35.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,009
8.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $553,142
Total Liabilities $113,788
Net Assets $439,354
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $89,508 $0 $0
Keith Shelton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on March 9, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$270,295
Expenses
$260,551
Net Income
$9,744
Net Assets
$389,579
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $340,820
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$70,525
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,897
38.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $518,210
Total Liabilities $128,631
Net Assets $389,579
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $81,000 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$303,093
Expenses
$250,699
Net Income
$52,394
Net Assets
$379,835
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $303,093
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,881
35.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $566,031
Total Liabilities $186,196
Net Assets $379,835
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $72,231 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 16, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$276,412
Expenses
$264,638
Net Income
$11,774
Net Assets
$327,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $276,412
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $145,231
54.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $534,085
Total Liabilities $206,644
Net Assets $327,441
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David W Thomas Iv (Worship Leader Administrato) $73,000 $0 $0
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $72,231 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 24, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$418,630
Expenses
$272,619
Net Income
$146,011
Net Assets
$315,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $418,630
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $145,231
53.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $530,894
Total Liabilities $215,227
Net Assets $315,667
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David W Thomas Iv (Worship Leader Administrato) $73,000 $0 $0
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $72,231 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 17, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,390
Expenses
$286,107
Net Income
-$3,717
Net Assets
$169,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $282,390
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $145,231
50.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $394,801
Total Liabilities $225,145
Net Assets $169,656
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David W Thomas (Worship Leader Administrato) $73,000 $0 $0
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $72,231 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 24, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$260,422
Expenses
$255,676
Net Income
$4,746
Net Assets
$173,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260,422
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $139,227
54.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $401,701
Total Liabilities $228,328
Net Assets $173,373
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David W Thomas (Worship Leader Administrato) $70,000 $0 $0
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $69,228 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 20, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$241,021
Expenses
$237,089
Net Income
$3,932
Net Assets
$168,627
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $241,021
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,991
55.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $404,774
Total Liabilities $236,147
Net Assets $168,627
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David W Thomas (Worship Leader Administrato) $68,491 $0 $0
Freeman B Atkins (Senior Pastor) $63,501 $0 $0
Delores Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on May 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$234,990
Expenses
$225,079
Net Income
$9,911
Net Assets
$164,695
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $234,990
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $117,073
52.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $405,934
Total Liabilities $241,239
Net Assets $164,695

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,112
Expenses
$251,128
Net Income
$17,984
Net Assets
$154,784
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $269,112
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $148,913
59.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $773,351
Total Liabilities $618,567
Net Assets $154,784

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$254,179
Expenses
$247,065
Net Income
$7,114
Net Assets
$136,800
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $254,179
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,309
36.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $764,341
Total Liabilities $627,541
Net Assets $136,800

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)
990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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