John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc
To provide a comprehensive understanding of person, marriage and family faithful to the catholic tradition in light of the teachings of the second vatican council and pope john paul ii, by means of a multidisciplinary education centered in theology and integrated in light of john paul ii's notion of man and woman as an embodied, sexually differentiated communion of persons created in the image of god and destined for a state of life; to develop a critical understanding of issues on marriage and family, biotechnology and ethics in light of western/modern assumptions regarding the human person, as these bear on the nature and dignity of human life; to offer accredited pontifical degree programs, as well as accredited graduate degree programs (master's, license, and doctoral-level education); the operation and maintenance of the saint john paul ii national shrine, a world-class shrine depicting the life and legacy of the saint john paul ii and on catholic heritage of North America.
John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc at a glance
In short: John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc gave $293K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $293K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $293,251
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $293,251
- Median grant
- $293,251
- Total assets
- $48,747,590
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc ($293K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc New Haven, CT | Support for the Terrence T. Lescoe Scholarship Fund | $293,251 |
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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 | $48,747,590 | $12,109,884 | $12,030,915 | $293,251 | 1 | $47,442 |
| 2023 | $51,507,718 | $11,543,184 | $11,715,060 | — | — | $31,470 |
| 2022 | $54,921,787 | $11,276,088 | $11,274,124 | — | — | $14,833 |
| 2021 | $57,870,594 | $10,309,041 | $10,616,161 | — | — | $12,105 |
| 2020 | $62,181,054 | $13,034,042 | $10,932,176 | — | — | $8,816 |
About John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in New Haven, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $48.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $293K. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc is led by Patrick E. Kelly, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick E. Kelly
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Picarello
Executive Director - St. Jpii Shrine
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony V. Minopoli
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl A. Anderson
Director & Past President
President → Director & Past President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Kennedy
Director & Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Director & Chief Financial Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Most Rev William E. Lori
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David L. Schindler Jr.
Professor
Associate Professor → Professor, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $120K (2024)
David S. Crawford
Dean & Associate Professor
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs → Dean & Professor, 2021
Dean & Professor → Dean & Associate Professor, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Joseph C. Atkinson
Associate Professor
Registrar → Associate Professor, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $116K (2024)
Michael Hanby
Associate Professor
Professor → Associate Professor, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $107K (2024)
Nicholas J. Healy
Associate Professor
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Antonio Lopez
Provost & Professor
Dean & Professor → Provost & Professor, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Rossi
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John A. Marrella
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick T. Mason
Past Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Past Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald F. Schwarz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Feiler
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Louis L. Peters
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Maxime Nogier (2020–2023) — Past Executive Director- St. Jpii Shrine
- Former: Paul G. O'Sullivan (2021–2023) — Past Vice President
- Former: Margaret H. Mc Carthy (2022) — Professor
- Former: David L. Schindler (2020–2021) — Professor
- Former: Michael J. O'Connor (2020–2021) — Past Secretary
- Former: Jose C. Reyes Jr. (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $136K, to David S Crawford (Dean/Associate Professor). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc
How much does John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc give each year?
John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc gave $293K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc?
John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc reported $48.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.1M.
What is John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc?
John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in New Haven, CT. It holds $48.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc operate?
John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc's EIN?
John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1547103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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