Fites Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Fites Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.8 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$34.9 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $690,150 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $399,100 | 25 | $22.4 million |
| 2024 | $690,150 | 22 | $29.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 19 | $34.9 million |
How to apply
Fites Family Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Fites Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 4 | $1.2 million |
| Illinois | 7 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 3 | $498,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $22,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria Salvation Army | Fund operations of the organization | $1.0 million |
| Valparaiso University | Fund operations of the organization | $1.0 million |
| Immokalee Foundation | Fund operations of the organization | $400,000 |
| Phi Kappa Psi Foundation | Fund operations of the organization | $150,000 |
| Artis Naples | Fund operations of the organization | $93,500 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Fund operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame University | Fund operations of the organization | $41,429 |
| Howard Young Foundation | Fund operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Potowatomi Park Foundation | Fund operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Fund operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Tomahawk Lake Association | Fund operations of the organization | $7,500 |
| Cubs Charities | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of Peoria Library | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Last Wilderness Aliance | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Marshall County Hist Society | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| NCH Hospital | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| St Pauls Church | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Gildas Club | Fund operations of the organization | $2,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | Fund operations of the organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald V Fites
- Linda F Reed
- Joyce S Hagen
Questions people ask
Does Fites Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fites Family Charitable Trust give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fites Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald V Fites (Trustee), Linda F Reed (Dir./Trustee) and Joyce S Hagen (Dir./Trustee).
What does Fites Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.