Truth Spring Inc
The mission of Truth Spring, inc. Is to improve the low income community through programs aimed at addressing homelessness, poverty, drug abuse, education and childcare.
Truth Spring Inc at a glance
In short: Truth Spring Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,598,694
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,598,694
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,598,694
- Total assets
- $3,819,760
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Truth Spring Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Highland Community Church ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2024) to $2.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Community Church Columbus, GA | To Support the Building Campaign | $1,598,694 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,819,760 | $3,303,826 | $3,184,760 | $1,598,694 | 1 | $528 |
| 2023 | $3,748,093 | $3,786,680 | $3,035,876 | $1,655,833 | 1 | $27,738 |
| 2022 | $3,008,308 | $2,738,563 | $4,048,146 | $2,723,577 | 1 | $1,779 |
| 2021 | $4,300,232 | $3,832,299 | $1,130,635 | — | — | $5,623 |
| 2020 | $1,650,871 | $1,172,382 | $509,940 | — | — | $11,518 |
| 2019 | $962,675 | $646,578 | $391,477 | — | — | $9,882 |
About Truth Spring Inc
Based on IRS filings
Truth Spring Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Columbus, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $528.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Truth Spring Inc is led by Carrie Strickland, Board Chair on every filing since 2019; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carrie Strickland
Board Chair
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$21K (2019) → $70K (2024)
Robert Strickland
Administrator
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$61K (2019) → $79K (2024)
Billy Holbrook
Board Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carly Gudger
Member at Large
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Groce
Member at Large
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micah McGuire
Member at Large
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Prielozny
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Turner
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Duncan
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Trotter
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Gibson
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Illges (2021–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Paul Fincher (2019–2020) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $79K, to Robert Strickland (Administrator). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Truth Spring Inc
How much does Truth Spring Inc give each year?
Truth Spring Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 1 grant.
How large is Truth Spring Inc?
Truth Spring Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Truth Spring Inc?
Truth Spring Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Columbus, GA. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Truth Spring Inc operate?
Truth Spring Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Truth Spring Inc's EIN?
Truth Spring Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0263712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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