irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $70KActivity: Primary and Secondary School Program Support
- #2 $17KActivity: Community Solar Lights Phase 2
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Claret Academies
Primary and secondary schools operated by the East Nigeria Province to provide faith-based education and foster spiritual growth among students
Youth and Children Bible Camp
Five-day camp focused on deepening knowledge of Scripture, particularly the Book of Daniel, through lessons, group discussions, drama presentations, and spiritual mentorship for students from Claret Academies and parishes
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 5 activities
- Delivering quinquennial formation programs for newly ordained priestsConducted a five-day theological and spiritual formation program for newly ordained Claretian priests, emphasizing Claretian charism, missionary spirituality, and community building through sports and fellowship.
- Hosting formators' encounters and formation seminars for missionariesOrganized the 4th Annual Formators' Encounter and related formation seminars, bringing together Claretian missionaries to discuss synodality, teamwork, multicultural formation, and key sections of the formation document.
- Operating biblical centers and promoting justice, peace, and environmental stewardshipRuns biblical education centers and leads initiatives focused on social justice, peacebuilding, and environmental sustainability as part of its mission outreach.
- Providing ongoing formation for perpetually professed missionariesHosted online biannual ongoing formation seminars for Claretian Missionaries, co-organized with the Prefectures of Formation and Ongoing Formation Councils of East Nigeria Province and West Nigeria Independent Delegation.
- Supporting self-sustainability in religious formation housesConvened a seminar on March 16, 2026, focused on fostering self-sustainability as a core component of mission effectiveness in formation communities.
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Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 1 activity
- Conducting apostolic, cultural, and social programs in mission areasEngages in a broad range of mission-driven activities including religious, cultural, and community development work across global mission territories.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Establishing alumni networks for graduate supportCreated an alumni association with a liaison office to assist graduates in career development both within Nigeria and internationally.
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Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
- Implementing solar lighting projects in underserved communitiesExecuted Community Solar Lights Phase 2 to deliver solar-powered lighting solutions to off-grid communities, improving quality of life and safety.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Organizing Bible camps for youth and studentsHosted a five-day Bible camp for youth and students from parishes and Claret Academies, featuring structured study of the Book of Daniel, group discussions, and drama presentations to apply biblical teachings to modern life.
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Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
- Providing financial support for primary and secondary school programsOffers financial backing to primary and secondary education initiatives, supporting access to schooling in mission areas.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Establishing and accrediting Claretian University of NigeriaObtained permanent operational license from Nigeria's National Universities Commission (NUC) and secured full accreditation for all academic programs at Claretian University of Nigeria, a private university.
- Establishing the Lay Claretian Movement in NigeriaFounded the Lay Claretian Movement in the Nigeria Province in 1983 to engage laypeople in the mission and spirituality of the Claretian Missionaries.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$279K
Contributions & grants$279K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$191K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$174K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$102K
Cash$102K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$102K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +62.1%
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Claret Academies and primary schools Partner — Partner institutions that contributed participants and support for the Bible camp.
- Claretian Formation House, Nekede Partner — Participating formation house in the Claretian Missionaries' seminar on self-sustainability.
- Claretian House of Formation, CIP Maryland, Nekede Partner — Hosted the 2026 quinquennium formation program for newly ordained priests.
- Claretian Institute of Philosophy, Nekede Partner — Philosophy students from the institute participated in the camp, providing mentorship and interactive engagement.
- Claretian Missionaries of the East Nigeria Province Network — Provincial body under the Claretian Missionaries congregation carrying out evangelization and mission activities in Nigeria.
- Claretian Theology House, Attakwu Partner — Participating formation house in the Claretian Missionaries' seminar on self-sustainability.
- East Nigeria Province Partner — Collaborates with West Nigeria Independent Delegation in formators' encounter and formation initiatives.
- East Nigeria Province Partner — Jointly organized an ongoing formation seminar with the West Nigeria Independent Delegation.
- General Government of the Claretian Missionaries Network — Part of the global Claretian Missionaries network under the General Government elected during the XXV General Chapter.
- Heart of Mary Novitiate Utonkon Partner — Participating formation house in the Claretian Missionaries' seminar on self-sustainability.
- Lay Claretian Movement Partner — Collaborative lay movement associated with the Claretian Missionaries in Nigeria.
- National Universities Commission (NUC) Government — Regulatory body that granted permanent operating license and accredited academic programs.
- Ongoing Formation Councils Partner — Co-organized the ongoing formation seminar with the Prefectures of Formation of both Claretian missionary entities.
- Prefecture of Youth and Vocations Ministry, East Nigeria Province Partner — Collaborated in organizing the Youth and Children Bible Camp 2026.
- Prefectures of Formation Partner — Jointly organized the ongoing formation seminar with the Ongoing Formation Councils of both Claretian missionary entities.
- West Nigeria Independent Delegation Partner — Co-hosted an online biannual ongoing formation seminar with the East Nigeria Province.
- West Nigeria Independent Delegation Partner — Co-hosts formators' encounter and collaborates with East Nigeria Province on formation programs.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Charism-Based Identity Formationmethodology: charism_based_identity_formationBy reconnecting newly ordained priests with the founding missionary charism of St. Anthony Mary Claret, the organization strengthens priestly identity and resilience, because shared spiritual identity fosters long-term missionary commitment and effectiveness.
- Charity-Driven Evangelizationmethodology: charity_driven_evangelizationBy delivering the word of God with deep love and charity, the organization increases the effectiveness of evangelization, because compassionate presence acts as a spiritual force multiplier that opens hearts to the message.
- Integral Formation Modelmethodology: integral_formationBy integrating spiritual, academic, missionary, human, and Claretian identity development, the organization produces well-rounded missionaries, because holistic formation across multiple dimensions leads to deeper resilience and mission alignment.
- Presence Among the Marginalized as Missionmethodology: presence_among_marginalizedBy focusing missionary work among the poor, marginalized, and migrants, the organization embodies its mission, because direct engagement with those on the peripheries reflects Christ’s preferential option for the poor and deepens evangelizing authenticity.
- Synodal and Collaborative Formationmethodology: synodal_formationBy emphasizing synodality, communion, teamwork, and fraternal life among formators and candidates, the organization enhances formation outcomes, because communal discernment and shared life strengthen spiritual and ministerial formation in multicultural contexts.