Grand Rapids, MI

SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN INSTITUTE

EIN 88-1988582

Education & Youth Development Faith-Based Schools & Youth Programs Faith communities

Mission

To grow flourishing Catholic communities through the renewal of Catholic schools.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN INSTITUTE

The St. John Henry Newman Institute (SJHNI) is a donor-facing 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, founded in 2021 by Rev. Robert A. Sirico to support renewal of Catholic schools through coaching, grants, and formation programs. SJHNI helps school leaders reclaim liturgical and classical education models, operating a network (Perennial Catholic Education Network), events, and school coaching/accelerator programs that draw on the turnaround experience at Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids. The organization has an active public presence (website, events and fundraising), files annual Form 990 returns, and has expanded its programming and fundraising significantly since 2022 to support school renewal work nationwide.

Notable achievements

Founded to scale school renewal (2021)

Established in 2021 by Rev. Robert A. Sirico to replicate the successful renewal model pioneered at Sacred Heart Academy and provide funding, coaching, and formation for Catholic schools.

Sacred Heart Academy turnaround used as blueprint

The institute leverages the refounding and recovery of Sacred Heart Academy (a model school in Grand Rapids) — which grew from severe decline to serve hundreds of students — as a practical example for partner schools seeking renewal.

Launched networked programs and accelerator (2024–2025)

Built the Perennial Catholic Education Network and ran inaugural School Accelerator and leadership events (including Newman-track programming at Acton University and a School Leaders' Summit), expanding direct coaching, workshops, and grant connections for member schools.

At a glance

Total assets: $160K
Annual revenue: $717K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 88-1988582
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: www.jhni.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

501(c)(3) public charity (tax-exempt) — organization established as a tax-exempt nonprofit in 2022 and files annual Form 990 returns.

Sacred Heart Academy recognition — the model school associated with SJHNI has received national academic recognition (including placement on Classic Learning Test Top lists), demonstrating measurable school-level outcomes tied to the institute’s approach.

Active donor-facing profile and program schedule — the institute maintains an active website with donation capability, public events, and recent program activity (2024–2026) indicating ongoing operations and engagement with school leaders.

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