Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc
Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Its charitable activity includes operating a noncommercial Catholic educational AM radio station, and it also makes grants to charitable organizations.
Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc gave $141K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,475
- +2076.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,432
- +335.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,587,846
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 798, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: (215) 345-1570
Website: HTTP://WWW.HOLYSPIRITRADIO.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ewtn ($25K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (65%), Alabama (18%), Ohio (10%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $350 (2021) to $141K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ewtn Irondale, AL | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Pontifical Mission Societies Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $19,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo Seminary Ambler, PA | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $14,000 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $14,000 |
| Marianist Mission Mount St John Dayton, OH | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $14,000 |
| Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Malvern, PA | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $13,000 |
| Augustinians Province of St Villanova, PA | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $13,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Life Suffern, NY | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Gianna Center E Norriton, PA | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $4,275 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,587,846 | $479,147 | $375,276 | $141,475 | 15 | $316,109 | $433,321 | $674,181 |
| 2024 | $13,640,363 | $7,625,151 | $226,469 | $6,500 | 3 | $165,999 | $211,246 | $307,015 |
| 2023 | $6,208,807 | $212,106 | $243,011 | $1,900 | 2 | $180,446 | $145,741 | — |
| 2022 | $5,821,599 | $216,252 | $211,378 | — | — | $150,821 | $140,412 | — |
| 2021 | $5,664,409 | $216,162 | $197,156 | $350 | 3 | — | $132,673 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $674K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says its mission is to use technology to spread the Good News. It describes its radio work as proclaiming the Gospel in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
In its 2024 filing, the foundation described direct charitable activity as expenses related to operating a noncommercial Catholic educational AM broadcasting station. Its 2025 grants included support for Catholic media, religious organizations, and other charitable organizations. For example, My Father’s Vineyard, a 2025 grantee, describes its mission as supporting families in need through inmate re-entry and drug and alcohol recovery programs. A Baby’s Breath, another 2025 grantee, describes its mission as supporting mothers through prenatal counseling, parenting classes, and related services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $141,475. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest reported grants were $25,000 to EWTN, $19,000 to Pontifical Mission Societies, $14,000 each to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Catholic Charities Appeal, and Marianist Mission Mount St. John, and $13,000 each to Sisters Servants of the Immaculate and Augustinians Province of St. The stated purpose for these grants was unrestricted operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dale W. Meier as president, Jane C. Meier as executive vice president, Carolyn M. Eliason as secretary/treasurer, Frank B. Eliason IV as vice president of operations, and Catherine Pearson as director.
Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc is led by Dale W. Meier, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale W. Meier
President
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Pearson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn M. Eliason
Secretary
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $27K (2025)
Frank B. Eliason IV
Vice President of Operat
Director → Vice President of Operat, 2025
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$34K (2021) → $38K (2025)
Jane C. Meier
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $38K, to Frank B Eliason IV (VP of Operat). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc
How much does Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc give each year?
Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc gave $141K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 3 grants.
What is Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,432, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc give grants?
Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (18%) and Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Doylestown, PA (2 grants).
Does Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ewtn ($25,000), Pontifical Mission Societies ($19,000) and St Charles Borromeo Seminary ($14,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc?
Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $316K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $674K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says its mission is to use technology to spread the Good News. It describes its radio work as proclaiming the Gospel in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc's EIN?
Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2981164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Holy Spirit Radio Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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