Fidelia E Plett Charitable
Fidelia E Plett Charitable is a private foundation, based in Inman, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $630K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $46K.
Fidelia E Plett Charitable at a glance
In short: Fidelia E Plett Charitable gave $33K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,500
- +46.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $629,993
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fidelia E Plett Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Mennoscah ($10K). Together the top 5 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fidelia E Plett Charitable gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2022) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Mennoscah Murdock, KS | General Fund for Camp Programs | $10,000 |
| Bethel College North Newton, KS | Social Work Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Mennonite Mission Network Newton, KS | Support for Service Participants | $5,000 |
| Offender Victim Ministries Inc Newton, KS | M-2 Program Support | $5,000 |
| Victory Village Christian Academy Hutchinson, KS | Academy Program Support | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $629,993 | $64,767 | $43,382 | $33,000 | 6 | $33,000 | $45,620 | $34,798 |
| 2024 | $608,608 | $62,875 | $39,974 | $30,000 | 8 | $30,000 | $45,570 | $32,871 |
| 2023 | $585,807 | $41,661 | $38,005 | $30,000 | 7 | $30,000 | $33,536 | $30,166 |
| 2022 | $582,151 | $92,679 | $35,226 | $26,500 | 8 | $26,500 | $56,558 | $30,184 |
| 2021 | $524,698 | $64,579 | $41,884 | $32,500 | 8 | $32,500 | $64,579 | $33,335 |
| 2020 | $502,003 | $39,028 | $37,137 | $29,000 | 7 | — | $38,710 | $28,395 |
| 2019 | $500,112 | $29,470 | $37,091 | $29,000 | 9 | — | $23,107 | $29,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fidelia E Plett Charitable reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fidelia E Plett Charitable is led by David K. Balzer, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2019); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David K. Balzer
Chairman
Trustee & Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$150 (2024) → $75 (2025)
Sharon Stucky
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$75 (2024) → $75 (2025)
Heather Martens
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$150 (2024) → $75 (2025)
Stacie Klassen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$150 (2024) → $75 (2025)
Kevin Wiens
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$150 (2024) → $75 (2025)
Kristina Reimer Balzer
Secretary
Trustee, Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$150 (2024) → $75 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Gaeddert (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Betsy Buller (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75, to David Balzer (Chairman). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fidelia E Plett Charitable
How much does Fidelia E Plett Charitable give each year?
Fidelia E Plett Charitable gave $33K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 8 grants.
What is Fidelia E Plett Charitable's typical grant size?
Fidelia E Plett Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fidelia E Plett Charitable give grants?
Fidelia E Plett Charitable gives mostly in Kansas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newton, KS (2 grants).
Does Fidelia E Plett Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Fidelia E Plett Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fidelia E Plett Charitable's largest grantees?
Fidelia E Plett Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Mennoscah ($10,000), Bethel College ($5,000) and Mennonite Mission Network ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fidelia E Plett Charitable?
Fidelia E Plett Charitable reported $630K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Fidelia E Plett Charitable's EIN?
Fidelia E Plett Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1134587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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