2025-01-28T09:27:54-08:00 2023-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2023-01-01 821094679 True Ridge TRUE 8282051170 204 6th Ave W Hendersonville NC 28739 Melisa S Escobar Executive Director 8282051170 2025-01-23 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-01-28 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Melisa S Escobar 204 6th Ave W Hendersonville NC 28739 347772 false X www.trueridge.org X 2017 NC True Ridge provides bilingual services to assist families toward safety and self-support. 5 3 15 50 0 0 522870 320611 27141 4182 20 0 527052 347772 28182 0 138819 243324 640 4204 420749 118390 559568 390536 -32516 -42764 251589 208825 0 251589 208825 X True Ridge provides bilingual services to assist families toward safety and self-support. true false 331982 28182 27141 General Advocacy Program: Providing direct services, as well as referrals for available services and resources, we serve domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in Henderson County, NC (case management, court accompaniment). We also serve as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies for the general Hispanic community and assist its members in navigating the US social and legal systems by providing bilingual services (translation and interpretation). Through cultural sensitivity and genuine concern for the unique needs of our Hispanic neighbors, we seek to integrate and strengthen our community by encouraging its member toward self-sufficiency. During 2023 we managed 554 cases, made 51 referrals and assisted in distributing $778,200 in relief payments to farm workers through the USDAs Farm and Food Worker Relief Program. Education Program: True Ridges La Promesa Program focuses on assisting Hispanic students in obtaining information and resources for higher education needs. We provide assistance with college applications, FAFSA completion, RDS issues, and adult continuing education. Our program provides financial assistance for both direct academic costs (tuition, books, supplies) and indirect costs (housing, food, transportation). In 2023, the program served approximately 91 students and provided $9,950 in direct and indirect monetary assistance, as well as guidance in navigating and completing the college application process. Health Program: True Ridges health program promotes wellness through education and prevention and provides the Hispanic community with referrals for both physical and behavioral health concerns. In 2023, we made 25 behavioral health referrals for mental health and substance abuse, 25 vaccine referrals, 10 mammogram referrals for Pardee Hospitals Mammmo on the Go program, and we distributed 455 Covid tests. Family Immigration Program: The Family Immigration Program mission is to provide affordable immigration legal representation to residents of Western North Carolina. The program began in 2023 due to the need for low-bono immigration representation in our area. In our first year, we had approximately 177 consultations, 150 referrals, over 100 hours of interpretation services, and retained 27 clients. Our clients are 98% Hispanic, 1% Asian, and 1% European. 331982 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 15 true false false false false false false false false false false X 5 3 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false NC X X Connie Fearnside 8282051170 204 6th Ave West Hendersonville NC 28739 Melisa S Escobar Executive Director 40.00 X 54380 0 0 Edward McCammon Co-Founder/Board Chairman 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MaryAnn Festa Secretary 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Lori G McCammon Co-Founder/Treasurer 0.50 X X 5870 0 0 Christina G Holtgreven Director 0.50 X 58552 0 0 Erica Van Autreve Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 118802 0 0 false false false 2200 318411 320611 Program Revenue 561000 27141 0 0 27141 20 0 20 347772 27141 0 20 28182 28182 118802 110485 7128 1189 104718 96400 7188 1130 19804 18418 1188 198 8500 8500 0 0 5187 0 5187 0 640 640 52084 36267 15817 0 1645 1645 0 0 14893 12756 1800 337 5314 1905 2898 511 12083 8244 3839 0 2973 2036 937 0 4544 3317 1091 136 4521 900 3621 0 Automobile Expenses 1251 88 1125 38 Continuing Education 2093 1505 588 0 Other Expenses 3302 1334 1943 25 390536 331982 54350 4204 112105 136520 128123 64988 23669 16852 11361 6817 500 251589 208825 0 0 X 82019 251589 126806 251589 208825 251589 208825 -42764 X X true X false true false X 0 0 202554 416088 392126 522870 320611 1854249 19 0 0 0 27141 27160 0 0 202573 416088 392126 522870 347752 1881409 0 0 0 0 0 1881409 16 15 4182 20 4233 16 15 4182 20 4233 15460 15460 1901102 0.98960 0.98740 0.00220 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 23669 16852 6817 6817 X Pt X, Line 2 True Ridge is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Code, however, income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had no income from unrelated business activities in 2023 and was, therefore, not required to file Federal Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return). The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. true Academic Assistance 28 9776 FMV Tuition, books, supplies Non-Academic Assistance 15 13800 FMV Housing, food, transportation Pt III, Line 2 True Ridge started a new program in January 2023 to provide affordable immigration representation to residents of Western NC. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions, and final approval. Pt VI, Line 18 The form 1023 is available upon request and the Forms 990 are available on the websites of many charity watchdog organizations and upon request. Pt VI, Line 19 The governing documents are available upon request. Pt VI, Line 2 The Board Chair and Treasurer are married. Additionally, they are co-founders of the organization. Pt VI, Line 12c Enforced as necessary. Any Board member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the Board and abstains from voting on the issue. Other Lori G. McCammon (Co-Founder/Treasurer) was compensated as an employee for services not related to her service as a Board Member. Other Christina G. Holtgreven (Director) was compensated as an employee for services not related to her service as a Board Member. Pt XII, Line 1 The modified cash basis of accounting is being used to better reflect the organizations activities. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contract Services 46817. 33350. 13467. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Payroll Services 2413. 563. 1850. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Translation Services 854. 854. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Services 2000. 1500. 500. 0.