Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation
THE ORGANIZATION UPHOLDS THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION BY SUPPORTING CATHOLIC MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH GRANTS
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+1887.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.2M
+1887.0% YoY
About Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in BARDSTOWN, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $16K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $2,526,340 | $2,546,530 |
| Revenue | $33,786 | $118,506 | $98,379 |
| Expenses | $2,502,717 | $133,895 | $115,854 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,099 | $95,320 | $75,193 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Eternal Life Inc ($2,185,755).
| 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 | $2,185,755 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV ROGER ARNSPARGER | DIR/PRES | 2 | — |
| PHIL SPALDING | DIR/VP | 10 | — |
| MARTHA SPALDING | DIR/SEC | 10 | — |
| THOMAS P MONAGHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation operate?
Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation award?
In 2023, Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $2.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation's EIN?
Pillar and Ground of Truth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1164915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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