Fidelis Center for Law & Policy
The fidelis center was established to educate and defend the constitutional rights of citizens, specifically on issues related to life, faith and family. The center seeks to faithfully promote catholic social doctrine in American civic life through education, litigation and related activities.
Fidelis Center for Law & Policy at a glance
In short: Fidelis Center for Law & Policy gave $1.9M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $646K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,939,292
- +35.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $646,431
- -54.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $380,000
- Total assets
- $3,204,142
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fidelis Center for Law & Policy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harold J Cassidy and Associates ($1.5M). Together the top 3 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fidelis Center for Law & Policy gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $1.3M (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harold J Cassidy and Associates Shrewsbury, NJ | Legal Advocacy | $1,503,092 |
| Community News Foundation Harrisonville, MT | Political Advocacy | $380,000 |
| And Then There Were None Round Rock, TX | Legal Advocacy | $56,200 |
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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 | $3,204,142 | $6,551,997 | $5,262,055 | $1,939,292 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $2,465,434 | $4,314,011 | $4,179,092 | $1,434,138 | 1 | $1,263 |
| 2022 | $2,399,789 | $3,381,192 | $3,454,307 | $1,313,147 | 2 | $-5,212 |
| 2021 | $2,330,203 | $3,071,392 | $3,042,943 | $1,435,798 | 1 | $34 |
| 2020 | $1,713,826 | $3,070,247 | $2,203,623 | $1,285,071 | 2 | $-92,478 |
About Fidelis Center for Law & Policy
Based on IRS filings
Fidelis Center for Law & Policy is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Carmel, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fidelis Center for Law & Policy is led by Brian Burch, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Burch
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$69K (2024)
Patrick T. Gillen
President & Chief Counsel
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $28K (2024)
John Sherman
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $112K (2024)
Joshua Mercer
Vice President & Programmin
Vice President & Programming → Vice President & Programmin, 2022
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $97K (2024)
Jason Stern
Gift Officer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$58K (2023) → $88K (2024)
Jonathan Kearney
Data Systems Manager
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $62K (2024)
Scott Williams
Creative Content Strategist
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$63K (2024)
Ann Longon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Holterman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Dillon Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Feavel
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Coleman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Rainey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Grabosky
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Saathoff
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kara Mone (2023) — Project Coordinator
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $112K, to John Sherman (Chief Development Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fidelis Center for Law & Policy
How much does Fidelis Center for Law & Policy give each year?
Fidelis Center for Law & Policy gave $1.9M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
What is Fidelis Center for Law & Policy's typical grant size?
Fidelis Center for Law & Policy's median grant in 2024 was $380,000, and its average grant was $646,431, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fidelis Center for Law & Policy give grants?
Fidelis Center for Law & Policy gives mostly in New Jersey: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (20%).
Does Fidelis Center for Law & Policy give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Fidelis Center for Law & Policy's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Fidelis Center for Law & Policy?
Fidelis Center for Law & Policy reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What is Fidelis Center for Law & Policy?
Fidelis Center for Law & Policy is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Carmel, IN. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Fidelis Center for Law & Policy's EIN?
Fidelis Center for Law & Policy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2787890. 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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 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 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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