American Fidelity Foundation Grant

American Fidelity Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Fidelity Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Summary

The American Fidelity Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations that are registered with the IRS and focus on community improvement. With grant sizes ranging from $500 to $5,000, it prioritizes projects in education, health, arts, and civic development. Organizations must demonstrate strong community involvement and the ability to evaluate project success. However, the foundation does not fund individuals, travel expenses, or political activities, ensuring that contributions are directed toward impactful community initiatives.

Overview

NOTE: The foundation does NOT accept unsolicited applications for grants. Please submit a letter of interest including a brief description of your project. You will receive a confirmation of the receipt of your letter and a request for additional information if the Foundation is able to consider your request. American Fidelity Foundation The American Fidelity Foundation is the charitable arm of our organization. It serves as a tool for helping the communities in which our Colleagues live. We are proud to work with other groups dedicated to the same goal. About Us The American Fidelity Founders’ Fund was established in 1985. In 2007, it was renamed the American Fidelity Foundation. Its mission was refocused to better meet the needs of our community. The Foundation began providing more financial grants that matched the civic involvement of the American Fidelity companies and our Colleagues. The Foundation was created to build on the legacy of American Fidelity founders C.W. and C.B. Cameron. The father-son duo founded the Company in 1960. It has grown to become one of the largest private, family-owned life and health insurance companies in the nation. Learn more about American Fidelity. Priority Areas The American Fidelity Foundation focuses its resources in the following areas: Education: We support initiatives from early childhood programs to university instruction. Health and Welfare: We support organizations that improve the health and quality of life for residents. Arts and Culture: We contribute to Allied Arts along with individual organizations dedicated to promoting the arts. Civic and Economic Development: Community improvement projects improve the quality of life for our Customers and Colleagues. Grant Size The amount of our grants varies widely. Grants to an individual organization can range between $500 and $5,000. Funding is based on the type of project, strength of the application and availability of funds.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To receive a grant, your organization must be registered as a non-profit with the Internal Revenue Service.Non-profit groups that have active support from our ColleaguesPrograms that have specific objectives that can be evaluated for successProjects that include contributions from more than one non-profit organizationProjects that provide creative models for broader adoption, replication and impactNon-profit organizations with a proven track record for results and good use of prior funding

Ineligibility

The American Fidelity Foundation does not fund: Organizations that are not tax exempt under paragraph 501(c)3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code.Individuals, for any purpose.Requests to support travel expenses.Organizations that in turn would provide grants to charities they choose (except for United Way or Allied Arts of Central Oklahoma).Capital campaigns.Endowment campaigns, except to fund scholarships or for other specific education projects.Private clubs.Religious, fraternal or sectarian organizations.Organizations that seek to influence or initiate legislation.Political candidates, parties or campaigns.