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True the Vote Inc.
Houston TX | IRS ruling year: 2013 | EIN: 27-2860095 
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.Organization Mission
TRUE THE VOTE (TTV) EMPOWERS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE NATION TO ACTIVELY PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF LEGITIMATE VOTERS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR POLITICAL PARTY ... (More)
Rating Information
Poor
This charity's score is 57%, earning it a One-Star rating.
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Historical Ratings 
Review Before Proceeding - Reported MatterOfConcernOn June 8, 2022, Reveal reported on the operations of True the Vote Inc. in an article titled, "She Helped Create the Big Lie. Records Suggest She Turned It Into a Big Grift." For more information, please see Reveal article.
- On February 2, 2021, Triangle Business Journal published an article titled "Eshelman still fighting to get back $2.5M donated to Trump voter fraud group." For more information, please see Triangle Business Journal article
- On July 21, 2022, The Texas Tribune published an article titled "Texas charity that backs Trump’s stolen-election lie has deep ties to Ken Paxton." For more information, please see The Texas Tribune article
- On February 15, 2021, The Washington Post published an article titled "A GOP donor gave $2.5 million for a voter fraud investigation. Now he wants his money back.." For more information, please see The Washington Post article
- On October 16, 2022, The Washington Examiner published an article titled "Arizona attorney general requests FBI and IRS investigate 2,000 Mules-linked group." For more information, please see The Washington Examiner article
- On October 7, 2022, The Texas Tribune published an article titled "In heated exchange, federal judge demands True the Vote identify who provided access to poll worker data." For more information, please see The Texas Tribune article
- On October 30, 2022, The Houston Chronicle published an article titled "Houston voting nonprofit claims role as FBI informants who spurred investigation into software company Konnech Inc." For more information, please see The Houston Chronicle article
- On June 5, 2023, The Texas Tribune published an article titled "Leaders of Texas-based activist group True the Vote accused of using donations for personal gain." For more information, please see The Texas Tribune article
- On November 2, 2023, WABE published an article titled "Fair Fight challenges True the Vote in court over alleged Georgia voter intimidation." For more information, please see WABE article
This organization appears on the most recent listing of nonprofits that are delinquent with California state registrations
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Rating Report
Accountability & Finance
Key Accountability Metrics
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 66% independent members10 out of 10 points
Independent Board Size - 2 independent members0 out of 10 points
Financial Statements - None0 out of 20 points
Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points
Tax Form Disclosures and Policies
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points
Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points
Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points
Loans to/from Officers - None5 out of 5 points
Website Disclosures
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing0 out of 5 points
Financial Metrics
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 109.90%0 out of 25 points
Program Expense: Ratio - 93.32%25 out of 25 points
Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0325 out of 25 points
Working Capital: Ratio - -0.03 years0 out of 25 points
Additional Information
Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
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Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available