FRIENDS OF CHIKWA PARISH NFP

EIN: 862386698 501(c)(3) International Affairs

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$215,434
Total Expenses
$85,854
Total Assets
$209,136
Net Assets
$209,136
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Rev Gerald T Gunderson
Phone
6302943896
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF CHIKWA PARISH NFP, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $215K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 74% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $130K, a strong 60% operating margin.

Mission

Friends of Chikwa Parish NFP (FOCP) was founded to further the charitable purpose of supporting the impoverished Chikwa Parish, part of the Catholic Diocese of Chipata, in Zambia, and its surrounding community. It seeks to identify projects to address infrastructure and support basic human needs. Its fundraising philosophy is based on the dignity of the human person and the preferential option for the poor -- two principles grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $78,934 Revenue: $0

FOCP made grants enabling completion and blessing of the new St Joseph rectory, a base for the priest and pastoral associates serving the region. FOCP helped provide furniture, household items, and...

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FOCP made grants enabling completion and blessing of the new St Joseph rectory, a base for the priest and pastoral associates serving the region. FOCP helped provide furniture, household items, and food security resources; it helped complete a school's new teacher's residence FOCP continues to support food, education, and transportation needs of its pastoral agents; and it continues to sponsor secondary education for some promising students.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $215,434
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $215,434

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $78,799
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $5,097
Program Expenses $78,934
Other Expenses $7,055
TOTAL EXPENSES $85,854

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $215,434 $123,659 +0.7%
Expenses $85,854 $114,746 -0.3%
Net Income $129,580 $8,913 +13.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rev Gerald T Gunderson Director, President & Secretary 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Barry Director, Vice President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Festle Director, Treasurer 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Barry Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Forde Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brenda Hickey Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Morris Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ricardo Raish Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $215,434 $85,854 $209,136 $129,580
2024 $123,659 $114,746 $79,556 $8,913
2023 $184,165 $156,403 $70,643 $27,762
2023 $184,165 $156,403 $70,643 $27,762
2022 $157,697 $114,816 $42,881 $42,881
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