THE TRUE VINE A CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE TRUE VINE A CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

EIN 72-1357133 · Interfaith Coalitions (X90)

What they do

to Create A Place Where People Can Come to Reconnect - Whether Its With God, Their Teammates, or Their Families. The Goal is to Impact Generations, Through All Age Groups and Backgrounds. With Current Facilities, The Foundation Has Already Made A Tremendous Impact and Sees Great Value In Adding to The Existing Structures to Accommodate More Groups Year Round. On 90 Acres of Loblolly Pines and Sprawling Oaks, The Foundation Has Created A Haven, Believing In A Strong Sense of Place, and How Mood and Attitude Can Be Influenced By Surroundings. The Foundation Has Built Outstanding Facilities With An Emphasis On Aesthetic and Quality Design Built to Last. Surrounding The Foundation Are Vineyards, Gardens, and Open Spaces to Facilitate Interaction With Nature and Spark Awe In Those Who Walk Onto The Property.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $56.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

79.74%of revenue went to mission work56.6% of expenses · Program services

0.74%of revenue went to fundraising0.5% of expenses

$140.86spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

60.38%of revenue went to management and office costs42.9% of expenses

$4.26in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

65.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $157,501 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $59,375 for AMANDA MCRAE (SECRETARY, TREASURER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$385,452

Mission workProgram services$307,35179.74% of revenue56.6% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$232,73160.38% of revenue42.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$2,8710.74% of revenue0.5% of expenses

Total expenses$542,953140.86% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 56.6% mission · 42.9% management · 0.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 140.86% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 67.0% mission · 33.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 131.97% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$385,452

Expenses$542,953

Annual shortfall $157,501 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$307,351 · 56.6% of expenses

Management and office costs$232,731 · 42.9% of expenses

Fundraising$2,871 · 0.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$385,452

Expenses$542,953

Assets$2,311,815

Income$410,527

Contributions$250,839

Mission work (program services)$307,351

Fundraising$2,871

Grants given$62,225

Average grant$5,657

Management and general$232,731

Stocks and bonds$25,075

Accounting fees$9,900

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

AMANDA MCRAESECRETARY, TREASURER · 1 hrs/week $59,375

GEORGE C MCRAEMANAGING DIRECTOR · 1 hrs/week $30,056

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (14)

AMANDA MCRAESECRETARY, TREASURER

GEORGE C MCRAEMANAGING DIRECTOR

ANDY PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER

ANNE CASEBOARD MEMBER

COLBY MAHERBOARD MEMBER

ERIC NICKOLIBOARD MEMBER

JASON GRAYBOARD MEMBER

JAY BROWNBOARD MEMBER

JEFFREY LAUBENTHALBOARD MEMBER

JOHN F MCRAE JRCHAIRMAN

JONATHAN KASSOUFBOARD MEMBER

LESLIE D WOODBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL BOWNESBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL CASEVICE PRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2023
Location: 280 Vineyard Ln, Eutaw, AL 354624101
County: Greene
In care of: George C McRae
Primary officer: George C McRae, Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@truevinefoundation.com Phone(205) 372-9017 Officer phone(205) 792-9808

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: KASSOUF & CO INC
NTEE classification: Interfaith Coalitions (X90)
IRS tax category: Interfaith Coalitions
Grant-giving organization: Yes