Christian Fidelity Foundation
Christian Fidelity Foundation serves the General Council of the Assemblies of God and its subordinate units and sponsored ministries. The Foundation makes grants to its supported organizations (other publicly supported 501(c)(3)s) which include Assemblies of God departments and divisions, institutions of higher education, missions ministries and benevolent organizations.
Christian Fidelity Foundation at a glance
In short: Christian Fidelity Foundation gave $232K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,482
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,496
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,200
- Total assets
- $4,967,388
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Christian Fidelity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was General Council of the Assemb ($149K). Together the top 5 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 29 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christian Fidelity Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2022) to $350K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General Council of the Assemb Springfield, MO | See Attached for Details | $149,242 |
| Nelson University Waxahachie, TX | See Attached for Details | $35,840 |
| Northwest University Kirkland, WA | See Attached for Details | $17,200 |
| Network 211 Springfield, MO | See Attached for Details | $16,000 |
| Evangel University Springfield, MO | See Attached for Details | $14,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,967,388 | $329,107 | $250,795 | $232,482 | 5 | $329,089 |
| 2023 | $4,889,076 | $221,967 | $275,659 | $207,895 | 4 | $221,967 |
| 2022 | $4,942,768 | $225,605 | $132,626 | $114,240 | 6 | $225,605 |
| 2021 | $4,849,789 | $263,161 | $228,921 | $215,820 | 8 | $263,161 |
| 2020 | $4,815,549 | $217,932 | $364,758 | $349,500 | 6 | $217,932 |
About Christian Fidelity Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Christian Fidelity Foundation is a public charity, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $232K. Net investment income was $329K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christian Fidelity Foundation is led by David W. Barnett, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W. Barnett
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph L. Castleberry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark D. Flattery
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyrone J. Block
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliana G. Barnett
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric N. Johansson
Vice President
Vice President of Advancement → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gay Barnett
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Borge
Vice President Advancememt
Director → Vice President of Advancement, 2022
Vice President of Advancement → Vice President Advancememt, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry L. Phipps
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alletha M. Barnett (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: George M. Flattery (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ledara J Strahan (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 Christian Fidelity Foundation
How much does Christian Fidelity Foundation give each year?
Christian Fidelity Foundation gave $232K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $208K across 4 grants.
What is Christian Fidelity Foundation's typical grant size?
Christian Fidelity Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,200, and its average grant was $46,496, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Christian Fidelity Foundation give grants?
Christian Fidelity Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (15%) and Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (3 grants).
Does Christian Fidelity Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Fidelity Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Attached for Details" (5 grants).
Who are Christian Fidelity Foundation's largest grantees?
Christian Fidelity Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include General Council of the Assemb ($149,242), Nelson University ($35,840) and Northwest University ($17,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christian Fidelity Foundation?
Christian Fidelity Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $329K.
What is Christian Fidelity Foundation's EIN?
Christian Fidelity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6047778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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