Nonprofit · EIN 46-2732642
FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $434,072 | $341,686 | $92,386 | $326,232 | $0 | $326,232 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $335,427 | $428,549 | -$93,122 | $233,946 | $0 | $233,946 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $371,184 | $283,467 | $87,717 | $327,068 | $0 | $327,068 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $408,968
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $20,142
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,962
- Other revenue
- $4,962
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $327,967
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,916
- Program services (functional)
- $327,967
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,960
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,759
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $233,846
- Total assets, end of year
- $326,232
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $326,232
- Publicly traded securities
- $173,458
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $151,197
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $175,035
- Gross receipts
- $447,122
- Employees
- 0
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL BERRIGAN | FOUNDING MEM Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| NANCY BERRIGAN | FOUNDING MEM Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COMERFORD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| BLAIR BERRIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOB CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBBIE CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES PICKLO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KRISTIN LOBRON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| HEATHER GOLD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL BERRIGAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| NANCY BERRIGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COMERFORD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| SANDRA WITTICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BLAIR BERRIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PATRICE SWOFFORD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SAMUEL COMERFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BOB CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEBBIE CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL BERRIGAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| NANCY BERRIGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COMERFORD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| SANDRA WITTICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BLAIR BERRIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICE SWOFFORD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SAMUEL COMERFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DEBBIE CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3573 RIVERSIDE DR, AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326-4310
- In care of
- % LIZ COMERFORD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- PO Box 2541, Farmington Hills MI 48333
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELIZABETH COMERFORD, 1395 DELMONTE ST, WOLVERINE LAKE, MI 48390
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Paul Berrigan, 3573 Riverside Drive, Auburn Hills MI 48326
- Signed the 990
- JAMES PICKLO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (248) 766-2706
- Website
- www.johnpaulschool.com
- Return prepared by
- RICHARD J BOYSE CPA PC
Mission
AS SET FORTH IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS GUIDED BY CATHOLIC SOCIAL AND MORAL TEACHING. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CONTINUING THE WORK OF JESUS TO SERVE THE POOR BY ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. WE PUT OUR FAITH INTO ACTION TO HELP THE WORLD'S POOREST CREATE LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE MISSION STATEMENT OF FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A PATH TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND FAITH FORMATION FOR THE CHILDREN OF RURAL AFRICA THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOLS WHILE PROVIDING DEVELOPMENT, COMPETENCE, AND PROSPERITY FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDING MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT FOR JOHN PAUL SECONDARY SCHOOL IN UGANDA, INCLUDING NEW BUILDINGS, REPAIRS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.Expenses $224,817 · grants $224,817
- TEACHER PAY - FOJPS IS SUBSIDIZING TEACHER PAY AT THE SCHOOL IN CHELEKURA.Expenses $50,951 · grants $50,951
- SUBSIDIZE TUTION OF STUDENTS.Expenses $52,199 · grants $52,199
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2732642
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $326,232
- Income (IRS master file)
- $447,122
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $434,072 | $341,686 | $326,232 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $335,427 | $428,549 | $233,946 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $371,184 | $283,467 | $327,068 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $263,239 | $425,891 | $239,351 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Paul Berrigan | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-2732642).
Questions about FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL is 46-2732642.
- Is FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIZABETH COMERFORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF JOHN PAUL SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $434,072, expenses of $341,686 and total assets of $326,232 at year end.
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