Fidelis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fidelis Foundation is a private foundation in Covington, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $275,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $100,000. 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$275,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $262,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $212,000 | 15 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $262,000 | 17 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $275,000 | 18 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Fidelis Foundation 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 Fidelis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 10 | $206,500 |
| Tennessee | 8 | $68,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church | Religious | $100,000 |
| Upward Community Services | Assist their mission to make communities a better and safer place for people to live | $32,500 |
| St Tammany Hospital | General donation | $25,000 |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center | Assist the medical center in fulfilling its mission to serve through healing, education and discovery. | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Academy | Religious | $20,000 |
| Academy of Sacred Heart | School donation | $10,000 |
| New Life Gathering | Religious | $10,000 |
| Resurrection Presbyterian Knoxville | Religious | $10,000 |
| Webb School of Knoxville | School donation | $10,000 |
| Faith Bible Church | Religious | $7,500 |
| Appalachia Sessions | Educational | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Great Smokey Mountain Council | Assist with character building program | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Baptist Children's Home | Religious | $5,000 |
| Covington Rotary Club | Assist their project of providing food to those in need | $3,000 |
| Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries | Assist their mission to provide for the homeless, hungry, and hurting neighbors in the knoxville area | $2,500 |
| Soiree Vieux Carre | For the preservation of the historic bk house and gardens property | $2,500 |
| Camp Nakanawa | General donation | $1,000 |
| Northlake Crisis Pregnancy Center | Assist their mission to support parents through pregnancy and beyond | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H Elder Brown Jr
- Mildred K Brown
Questions people ask
Does Fidelis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fidelis Foundation give?
$275,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Fidelis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H Elder Brown Jr (President) and Mildred K Brown (Secretary).
What does Fidelis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.