Fidelis
Fidelis is a national social welfare organization established to organize, coordinate, and mobilize grassroots civic action for catholics and all people of good will to defend life, faith and family.
Fidelis at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,912,051
- -30.2% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $4,521,776
- -51.7% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $5,782,455
- -27.8% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Fidelis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $700K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Do Right Pac (State Pac) Hutchinson, KS | To support the efforts to pass a pro-life constitutional amendment in Kansas. | $600,000 |
| Susan B Anthony List Arlington, VA | Grant is designated to assist in funding the public advertising campaign urging sen. Mark kelly to promote and defend the sanctity of life. | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,912,051 | $4,521,776 | $5,782,455 | — | — |
| 2022 | $4,172,526 | $9,356,285 | $8,005,412 | $700,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $2,636,949 | $4,754,241 | $4,920,251 | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,836,208 | $13,141,319 | $11,695,836 | $70,000 | 2 |
About Fidelis
Based on IRS filings
Fidelis is a public charity focused on religion, based in Caramel, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fidelis is led by Brian Burch, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 15 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Brian Burch
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$201K (2020) → $229K (2023)
Sarah Chastain
Director of Marketing Serv
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023)
John Sherman
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $110K (2023)
Joshua Mercer
Vice President & Programs
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $93K (2023)
Jason Stern
Gift Officer
New on the 2023 filing
25 hrs/week
$58K (2023)
Jonathan Kearney
Data Systems Manager
New on the 2023 filing
25 hrs/week
$60K (2023)
Ann Longon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Gillen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Dillon Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Feavel
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Grabosky
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Saathoff
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Coleman
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Holterman
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Rainey
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $229K, to Brian Burch (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fidelis
How large is Fidelis?
Fidelis reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Fidelis?
Fidelis is a public charity focused on religion, based in Caramel, IN. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Fidelis operate?
Fidelis has awarded grants in California, Kansas, Texas, Virginia.
What is Fidelis's EIN?
Fidelis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2603413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
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 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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