Fidelis Cares Inc
Fidelis Cares Inc is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to individuals, schools, and charitable organizations for purposes including mental health support, hardship assistance, food relief, and ministry support.
Fidelis Cares Inc at a glance
In short: Fidelis Cares Inc gave $46K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,856
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,293
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $147,568
- +80.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fidelis Cares Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2225 W Whispering Wind Dr Ste 108, Phoenix, AZ 85085
Phone: (720) 425-8511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fidelis Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wellstone Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($12,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received 35% of grant dollars, Alabama 28%, Virginia 17%, North Carolina 8%, and Colorado 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fidelis Cares Inc gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 530% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wellstone Inc Huntsville, AL | Mental Health Support | $10,010 |
| Rito Ortega Pasadena, CA | Funeral Expense Assistance | $5,000 |
| Students International Visalia, CA | Ministry Support | $5,000 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,700 |
| Feed More Richmond, VA | Foodbank Donation | $2,615 |
| Jackson Memorial Elementary School Austinville, VA | Support Families in Need | $2,500 |
| Morningside Elementary School Roanoke, VA | Support Families in Need | $2,500 |
| A Place for Grace Saint Cloud, FL | Holiday Food Drive | $2,500 |
| Bobby Beckham Charlotte, NC | Medical Expense Assistance | $1,000 |
| Alta High School Marching Band Sandy, UT | Donation for Team Backpacks | $531 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $147,568 | $110,000 | $46,656 | $45,856 | 20 | $45,956 | $8,679 |
| 2024 | $81,724 | $120,000 | $38,276 | $38,276 | 15 | $38,276 | $2,121 |
| 2023 | — | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fidelis Cares Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Fidelis Cares Inc is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of purposes, including mental health support, funeral expenses, hardship assistance, foodbank donations, and support for families in need.
Among its grantees, Students International describes its mission as ministering to the poor through short-term student missions and community development financing in developing countries. Feed More describes its mission as fighting hunger in Central Virginia by serving children, families, and seniors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Fidelis Cares Inc gave $45,856 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,010, with a median of $1,750. Notable grants included $10,010 to Wellstone Inc for mental health support; $5,000 to Rito Ortega for funeral expense assistance; $5,000 to Students International for ministry support; and $2,615 to Feed More for a foodbank donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tom Flynn as Chair of the Board; Brian Grady as Treasurer; Maria Preciado as Secretary; and Robert Raines, Jose Guzman, Elizabeth Flynn, and Juan Yanez as directors.
Fidelis Cares Inc is led by Tom Flynn, Chair of Board on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Flynn
Chair of Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Flynn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Guzman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Yanez
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Raines
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Grady
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Preciado
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bridgitte Rosado (2023–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Fidelis Cares Inc
How much does Fidelis Cares Inc give each year?
Fidelis Cares Inc gave $46K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 15 grants.
What is Fidelis Cares Inc's typical grant size?
Fidelis Cares Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,293, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fidelis Cares Inc give grants?
Fidelis Cares Inc's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (28%) and Virginia (17%).
Does Fidelis Cares Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Fidelis Cares Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hardship Assistance" (8 grants).
Who are Fidelis Cares Inc's largest grantees?
Fidelis Cares Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wellstone Inc ($10,010), Rito Ortega ($5,000) and Students International ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($12,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fidelis Cares Inc?
Fidelis Cares Inc reported $148K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fidelis Cares Inc fund?
No mission statement for Fidelis Cares Inc is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of purposes, including mental health support, funeral expenses, hardship assistance, foodbank donations, and support for families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fidelis Cares Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fidelis Cares Inc's EIN?
Fidelis Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3760374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Fidelis Cares Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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