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Friends of Pope John Paul II

Preselected recipients only Minneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 471353109

Friends of Pope John Paul II is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,392 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $35,392 and the largest $35,392. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $34,466 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$32,3291$689,330
2024$34,4661$707,835
2025$35,3921$770,795

How to apply

Friends of Pope John Paul II says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Friends of Pope John Paul II funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota1$35,392

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pope John Paul II Catholic School
Minneapolis, MN
Operating expense$35,392

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Friends of Pope John Paul II accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Friends of Pope John Paul II give?

$35,392 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $35,392.

Who runs Friends of Pope John Paul II?

Its 2025 filing lists Janice Frakie (President), Patrick Stockhaus (Director), Joseph Schmitt (Director) and Mary Benkufsky (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Friends of Pope John Paul II fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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