St George Foundation for the Classics
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.
St George Foundation for the Classics at a glance
In short: St George Foundation for the Classics gave $302K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $302K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $302,000
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $302,000
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $302,000
- Total assets
- $3,583,563
- +10196.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who St George Foundation for the Classics funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chesterton Foundation of St George ($302K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (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
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $266K (2023) to $302K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $302K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Foundation of St George Jackson, MI | The organization granted these funds to the Chesterton Foundation for the support of the educational work of the foundation. The funds were used for teachers salaries books science equipment sports equipment classroom furniture art supplies and other necessary items for providing a classical education to students in grades 9-12 | $302,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,583,563 | $3,979,783 | $431,025 | $302,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $34,805 | $268,402 | $286,347 | $266,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $52,751 | $168,190 | $193,608 | — | — |
| 2021 | $79,249 | $128,671 | $50,502 | — | — |
About St George Foundation for the Classics
Based on IRS filings
St George Foundation for the Classics is a public charity, based in Jackson, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $302K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St George Foundation for the Classics is led by Joseph Gruber, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Gruber
President
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Lomas
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Etters
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Robert
Director
Director → Officer, 2023
Officer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Oberdick
Director
Officer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Kueffner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Peiffer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Anderson
Vice President
Vice President & Headmaster → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $0 (2024)
John Paul Hendrickson
Secretary & Treasurer
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Peter Clark (2021–2023) — Officer
- Former: Thomas Hulett (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Deacon Dave Etters (2023) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $33K, to Matthew Anderson (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about St George Foundation for the Classics
How much does St George Foundation for the Classics give each year?
St George Foundation for the Classics gave $302K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $266K across 1 grant.
How large is St George Foundation for the Classics?
St George Foundation for the Classics reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
Where does St George Foundation for the Classics operate?
St George Foundation for the Classics has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is St George Foundation for the Classics's EIN?
St George Foundation for the Classics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3160521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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