Mission
The chief mission of the organization is to promote classical education in the Catholic tradition through the establishment of the Chesterton Academy of St. George.
Public Charity
St George Foundation for the Classics
Based in Jackson, MI, St George Foundation for the Classics operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $4.0M in revenue, $431K in expenses, $3.6M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 1 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $10K.
EIN: 863160521
Jackson, MI
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$4.0M
Total Expenses$431K
Total Assets$3.6M
Grant Records1
Funding Total$10K
Filing Years2021–2024
Where $100 goes at St George Foundation for the Classics
How St George Foundation for the Classics divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 4 years.
$96
Programs
the work itself
$3
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $96 for programs
$69
In order to promote classical education in South Central Michigan the organization made 15 separate grants totaling $302,000 to the Chesterton Foundation of St
$25
In the spring of 2024 the organization took over ownership of the property at 1000 E Porter St
$2
To provide for ongoing classical formation for adults the organization hosted a number of events and talks at its campus
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 1 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Ann Kueffner
Director
David Etters
Director
Jill Robert
Secretary and Treasurer
John Paul Hendrickson
Director
John Peiffer
President
Joseph Gruber
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | $431K | $3.6M |
| 2023 | $268K | $286K | $35K |
| 2022 | $168K | $194K | $53K |
| 2021 | $129K | $51K | $79K |
Between 2021 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $129K to $4.0M (+2993%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.