WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach
WTL the way, truth & life outreach (WTL) strengthens the foundation of young families in crisis through social services, healthcare and life skills training to ensure they maintain unity and integrity.
WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach at a glance
In short: WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,171
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,171
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,171
- Total assets
- $351,579
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas Pregnancy Care Network ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2018) to $16K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Pregnancy Care Network Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,171 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $351,579 | $610,366 | $652,235 | $10,171 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $319,108 | $773,428 | $797,874 | $15,863 | 1 | $1 |
| 2023 | $317,081 | $671,640 | $741,533 | $15,617 | 1 | $1 |
| 2022 | $379,954 | $614,923 | $568,901 | $12,248 | 1 | $2 |
| 2021 | $335,581 | $548,438 | $373,971 | $10,848 | 1 | $2 |
| 2020 | $162,481 | $480,602 | $320,553 | $11,502 | 1 | $1 |
| 2018 | $24,321 | $189,013 | $184,445 | $7,537 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach
Based on IRS filings
WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach is a public charity focused on religion, based in Waller, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $352K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach is led by Janet Lemelle, Founder & President since 2022 (on filings since 2018); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet Lemelle
Founder & President
Founder & President → President, 2020
President → Founder & President, 2022
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$27K (2018) → $44K (2025)
Lauren Dyal
Interim President
Secretary → Interim President, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Charleston
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lottia Blount
Programs Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Programs Director, 2025
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$47K (2018) → $108K (2025)
Kenneth Harris
Member at Large
Treasurer → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cyndy Gusler
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Basham
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Watts
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Member at Large, 2023
Member at Large → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Barletta
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Gourley
Honorary Member at Large
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lisa Duhon
Honorary Member at Large
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Vanette Thompson (2022–2024) — Member at Large
- Former: Melanie Charleston (2018–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Rashad Taylor (2020–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Joe Bauler (2022–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Robin Clingerman (2022–2023) — Co Chair
- Former: Kelvin Shepherd (2018–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Gloria Hall (2018) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $108K, to Lottia Blount (Programs Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach
How much does WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach give each year?
WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach?
WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach reported $352K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $610K.
What is WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach?
WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach is a public charity focused on religion, based in Waller, TX. It holds $352K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach operate?
WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach has awarded grants in Texas.
What is WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach's EIN?
WTL the Way Truth and Life Outreach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1639778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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