American Fidelity Foundation
American Fidelity Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Oklahoma, and the charitable arm of American Fidelity and the Cameron companies. It supports communities where the companies’ colleagues live and where the companies provide products and services, with grants directed to education, health and welfare, arts and culture, and civic and economic development.
American Fidelity Foundation at a glance
In short: American Fidelity Foundation gave $2.4M across 205 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Oklahoma. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,380,544
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 205
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,612
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $48,097,093
- +8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (25 of 205, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Fidelity Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website invites organizations to submit a letter of interest describing the organization and proposed project, with a project budget, requested amount, and contact information; it says the foundation will confirm receipt and request more information if it is able to consider the request. The organization must be registered as a nonprofit with the IRS. The foundation excludes, among other things, individuals, travel expenses, capital campaigns, private clubs, religious or sectarian organizations, and political candidates, parties, or campaigns. It also excludes endowment campaigns except for scholarships or other specific education projects, and grantmaking intermediaries except United Way or Allied Arts of Central Oklahoma.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 25523, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0523
Phone: (405) 523-5008
Website: https://foundation.americanfidelity.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Fidelity Foundation
Who American Fidelity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North OKC Soccer Club Inc ($275K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,091 grants of 1,127 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in an individual recipient In 2024, 92% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 4% to New York, and 2% to Washington, D.C. The filing also lists shares for Virginia and Kansas at 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 205 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Fidelity Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 205 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 205 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North OKC Soccer Club Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Park development/Youth soccer programs | $275,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | Campaign pledge | $257,000 |
| American Red Cross Oklahoma City, OK | Disaster relief | $111,925 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | Annual food drive | $80,054 |
| American Academy in Rome New York, NY | Scholarships, student financial aid, awards | $76,098 |
| Allied Arts Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Advancement of the arts/Campaign pledge | $74,150 |
| Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | Event sponsorship/outreach program/music/theater support | $67,945 |
| RIVERSPORT Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Riversport expansion and support | $63,237 |
| OU Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Program Assistance | $49,100 |
| Scissortail Park Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Event sponsorship/General financial support | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,097,093 | $4,964,682 | $2,638,445 | $2,380,544 | 205 | $2,383,922 | $2,086,737 | $2,336,893 |
| 2023 | $44,467,300 | $7,376,739 | $2,401,031 | $2,150,420 | 210 | $2,164,253 | $4,482,522 | $2,080,460 |
| 2022 | $41,965,225 | $3,563,624 | $2,060,312 | $1,914,414 | 227 | $1,914,677 | $944,531 | $1,951,604 |
| 2021 | $43,778,786 | $3,744,622 | $2,122,132 | $2,101,471 | 234 | $2,101,471 | $2,244,622 | $2,066,984 |
| 2020 | $38,530,899 | $3,272,418 | $1,647,044 | $1,631,865 | 251 | — | $1,272,418 | $1,666,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Fidelity Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as helping the communities where its colleagues live and its companies work. Its funding priorities include education, from early childhood programs to university instruction; health and welfare, including support for United Way and organizations related to health and wellness; arts and culture; and civic and economic development, including community improvement projects.
Its guidelines also identify programs with specific, evaluable objectives; projects involving contributions from more than one nonprofit; projects offering models for broader adoption or impact; and nonprofits with a record of results and responsible use of prior funding as considerations. The foundation also notes support for nonprofits with active backing from American Fidelity or other Cameron company colleagues.
Examples of grantees’ work include United Way of Central Oklahoma, whose stated mission is to connect people and resources to improve community well-being, and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, which says it leads a network providing nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. The American Academy in Rome describes itself as a residential institute for advanced work in the arts and humanities. RIVERSPORT Foundation says it builds community through rowing and paddle sports. Other supported organizations include the Scissortail Park Foundation, an individual recipient Public Schools Foundation, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, and an individual recipient Fair.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 205 grants totaling $2,380,544. Individual grants in the filing ranged from $100 to $275,000, with a median of $5,000. The foundation’s website separately says grants to an individual organization can range from $500 to $5,000, depending on the project, application, and available funds.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $275,000 to North OKC Soccer Club for park development and youth soccer programs; $257,000 to United Way of Central Oklahoma as a campaign pledge; $111,925 to American Red Cross for disaster relief; and $80,054 to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma for its annual food drive. Other notable grants included $76,098 to the American Academy in Rome for scholarships, student financial aid, and awards; $74,150 to Allied Arts Foundation; and $67,945 to Oklahoma City University for event sponsorship and outreach, music, and theater support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Caroline L. Ikard as president and director. Other listed directors are David R. Carpenter, Gary E. Tredway, John K. Cassil, Tom J. McDaniel, William E. Durrett, Courtney Keeling, Brandy Yelton, Robin L. Vorel, and Christopher T. Kenney. Cassil is also listed as treasurer, McDaniel as chair, Keeling, Yelton, and Vorel as assistant secretaries, and Kenney as secretary.
American Fidelity Foundation is led by Caroline L. Ikard, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline L. Ikard
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom J. McDaniel
Director & Chair
Chairman & Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher T. Kenney
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Secretary & Registered Agent, 2022
Secretary & Registered Agent → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Carpenter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary E. Tredway
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John K. Cassil
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William E. Durrett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin L. Vorel
Director & Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Director & Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Yelton
Director & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Keeling
Director & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jennifer Wheeler (2022–2023) — Director & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Kathy Lardner (2022–2023) — Director & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Jo Carol Cameron (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Fidelity Foundation
How much does American Fidelity Foundation give each year?
American Fidelity Foundation gave $2.4M across 205 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 210 grants.
What is American Fidelity Foundation's typical grant size?
American Fidelity Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,612, across 205 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Fidelity Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does American Fidelity Foundation give grants?
American Fidelity Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (125 grants), Edmond, OK (11 grants), Tulsa, OK (9 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does American Fidelity Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of American Fidelity Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 205) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education Support" (21 grants), "Event sponsorship" (20 grants) and "Education outreach" (7 grants).
Who are American Fidelity Foundation's largest grantees?
American Fidelity Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North OKC Soccer Club Inc ($275,000), United Way of Central Oklahoma ($257,000) and American Red Cross ($111,925), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Fidelity Foundation?
American Fidelity Foundation reported $48.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does American Fidelity Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as helping the communities where its colleagues live and its companies work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Fidelity Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Fidelity Foundation's EIN?
American Fidelity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1236059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does American Fidelity Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). American Fidelity Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/american-fidelity-foundation-morg_1c318b2995d24dc5923115999ca54a38
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