Friends of Pope John Paul II
Friends of Pope John Paul II is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $771K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K. Net investment income was $24K.
Friends of Pope John Paul II at a glance
In short: Friends of Pope John Paul II gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,392
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,392
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,392
- Total assets
- $770,795
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Pope John Paul II funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pope John Paul II Catholic School ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of Pope John Paul II gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $39K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pope John Paul II Catholic School Minneapolis, MN | Operating Expense | $35,392 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $770,795 | $36,258 | $48,408 | $35,392 | 1 | $36,679 | $23,977 | $36,128 |
| 2024 | $707,835 | $23,824 | $48,363 | $34,466 | 1 | $35,841 | $15,510 | $34,930 |
| 2023 | $689,330 | $41,169 | $44,982 | $32,329 | 1 | $33,480 | $27,091 | $32,616 |
| 2022 | $646,589 | $32,440 | $55,915 | $38,512 | 1 | $39,682 | $16,159 | $34,084 |
| 2021 | $770,238 | $59,959 | $46,211 | $35,166 | 1 | $35,688 | $49,170 | $36,790 |
| 2020 | $703,321 | $-7,034 | $47,379 | $35,704 | 1 | — | $2,052 | $31,749 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of Pope John Paul II reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Pope John Paul II is led by Janice Frakie, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janice Frakie
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Schmitt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Siwek-Murzyn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Stockhaus
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Benkufsky
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Pope John Paul II
How much does Friends of Pope John Paul II give each year?
Friends of Pope John Paul II gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Pope John Paul II?
Friends of Pope John Paul II reported $771K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Friends of Pope John Paul II?
Friends of Pope John Paul II is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $771K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of Pope John Paul II operate?
Friends of Pope John Paul II has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Friends of Pope John Paul II's EIN?
Friends of Pope John Paul II's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1353109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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