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Nonprofit · EIN 87-4702553

CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MI 49202

Financials

$25K$832022$271K$261K2022$349K$357K2023$432K$450K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$431,853$449,745-$17,892$8,921$0$8,921
June 30, 2024990$348,924$357,493-$8,569$26,461$0$26,461
June 30, 2023990$270,930$260,817$10,113$35,030$0$35,030
June 30, 2022990-EZ$25,000$83$24,917$24,917–$24,917
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$338,000
Program service revenue
$66,034
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$27,819

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$191,433
Other salaries and wages
$175,182
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$396,855
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,280
Accounting fees
$1,474
Occupancy
$540
Travel
$2,237
Program services (functional)
$253,508
Management and general (functional)
$121,329
Fundraising (functional)
$74,908

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,461
Total assets, end of year
$8,921
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$8,921
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,921
Gross receipts
$431,853
Employees
7
Volunteers
13
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
MI

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matthew AndersonPresident
Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$71,846
John Paul HendricksonSecretary/ Treasurer
Officer, Key employee
40$46,031
RJ LomasExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$32,083
Joseph GruberVice President
Trustee or director
2$0
Jill RobertDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Therri OberdickDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
John PeifferDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ann KueffnerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matthew AndersonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$66,681
Thomas HulettPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Joseph GruberSecretary/ Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jill RobertDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Therri OberdickDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Peter ClarkDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
David EttersDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Matthew AndersonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
20$30,250$32,500$62,750
Thomas HulettPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Joseph GruberSecretary/ Treasurer
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Jill RobertDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Therri OberdickDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Peter ClarkDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
David EttersDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2022: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas HulettPresident2$0
Matthew AndersonVice President20$0
Joseph GruberSecretary and Treasurer2$0
Jill RobertDirector2$0
David EttersDirector2$0
Peter ClarkDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1000 E PORTER ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-2492
In care of
% MATTHEW ANDERSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Matthew Anderson, 1000 E Porter St, Jackson, MI 49202
Signed the 990
Matthew Anderson, Vice President
Phone
(517) 295-3735

Mission

The Chesterton Foundation of St. George, along with the rest of the Chesterton Schools Network, seeks to raise up a new generation of joyful leaders and saints educated in the classical tradition and truths of the Catholic faith. In order to accomplish this mission, the primary activity of the Chesterton Foundation of St. George is to operate a school in order to educate young men and women of high school age in the Jackson, MI area. In particular, the education of the foundation focuses on three core areas or pillars to further its mission: the spiritual, the intellectual, and the moral.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The primary work of the Chesterton Foundation of St. George was to run an educational program presenting classes in classical education and Catholic spirituality to students in grades 9 through 12. This year, the organization continued to employ its three full time teachers from last year. For these educational services the organization did generate revenue through the charging of tuition and fees.
    Expenses $220,842 · revenue $66,034
  • The second major program achievement of the organization was the further development of the curriculum according to the standards of the Chesterton Schools Network. Acting in accordance with its minimal technology policy, the organization continued to invest in books for the use of its students. Furthermore, the organization also made a significant investment in an inventory of chemicals and equipment for a new Chemistry class. In order to develop its faculty and staff, the organization also sent it's faculty and staff to a summer conference with the Chesterton Schools Network. At this conference, faculty and staff were equipped with new knowledge and methods that allowed them to continue the mission of the school.
    Expenses $19,270
  • The third and final achievement of the organization during the year was the hosting of various cultural and spiritual events. These events included talks for the students and the general public, spiritual retreats, a pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington D.C., a bowling club for the students, and more. For many of these events, the school provided food and educational materials. In some circumstances, the school also provided travel costs for these events.
    Expenses $13,396

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-4702553
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,921
Income (IRS master file)
$431,853

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$431,853$449,745$8,921IRS
990June 2024$348,924$357,493$26,461IRS
990June 2023$270,930$260,817$35,030XML
990-EZJune 2022$25,000$83$24,917XML

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 87-4702553).

Questions about CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE

What is the EIN of CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE is 87-4702553.
Is CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE 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 CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Matthew Anderson.
Who are the officers and directors of CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,846 (Matthew Anderson, President).
How much revenue does CHESTERTON FOUNDATION OF ST GEORGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $431,853, expenses of $449,745 and total assets of $8,921 at year end.

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