Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc
The organization upholds the roman catholic religion by supporting catholic ministries and organizations through grants
Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $2.2M), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,225,305
- +1923.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,225,305
- +1923.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,225,305
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Eternal Life Inc ($2.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1159% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2021) to $2.2M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eternal Life Inc Bardstown, KY | To support orthodox roman catholic causes and programs, consistent with the mission and purposes of the organization | $2,225,305 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $33,786 | $2,502,717 | $2,225,305 | 1 | $16,099 |
| 2022 | $2,526,340 | $118,506 | $133,895 | $110,000 | 1 | $95,320 |
| 2021 | $2,546,530 | $98,379 | $115,854 | $95,000 | 2 | $75,193 |
| 2020 | $2,304,494 | $50,406 | $195,525 | $176,785 | 1 | $34,845 |
About Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Bardstown, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $16K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc is led by Roger Arnsparger, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Roger Arnsparger
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Spalding
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Spalding
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas P. Monaghan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc
How much does Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc give each year?
Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $110K across 1 grant.
Where does Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc operate?
Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky, Wisconsin.
What is Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1164915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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