Fidelity Stewards Fund
Preselected recipients only
Fidelity Stewards Fund is a private foundation in Portage, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $475,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$475,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $389,495 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $572,395 | 21 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $389,495 | 19 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $475,000 | 9 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Fidelity Stewards Fund 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 Fidelity Stewards Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $300,000 |
| Michigan | 6 | $135,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barnabas Foundation | Financial Support | $300,000 |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Mission | Financial Support | $40,000 |
| Alternatives of Kalamazoo | Financial Support | $30,000 |
| Family Talk | Financial Support | $30,000 |
| Exodus Place | Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Wings of God Transitional Housing | Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Financial Support | $15,000 |
| Reach The Forgotten | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Inc | Financial Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred de Vries
- Henry de Vries
- Bob de Vries
Questions people ask
Does Fidelity Stewards Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fidelity Stewards Fund give?
$475,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Fidelity Stewards Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Fred de Vries (Secretary Director), Henry de Vries (Director) and Bob de Vries (Director).
What does Fidelity Stewards Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.