Fidelis Foundation
Invitation OnlyCovington, Louisiana · EIN 80-0753932 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$275K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church | Covington, LA | Religious | $100,000 |
| Upward Community Services | Covington, LA | Assist their mission to make communities a better and safer place for people to live | $32,500 |
| St Tammany Hospital | Covington, LA | General donation | $25,000 |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | Assist the medical center in fulfilling its mission to serve through healing, education and discovery. | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Academy | Covington, LA | Religious | $20,000 |
| Academy of Sacred Heart | New Orleans, LA | School donation | $10,000 |
| New Life Gathering | Knoxville, TN | Religious | $10,000 |
| Resurrection Presbyterian Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Religious | $10,000 |
| Webb School of Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | School donation | $10,000 |
| Faith Bible Church | Covington, LA | Religious | $7,500 |
| Appalachia Sessions | Knoxville, TN | Educational | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Great Smokey Mountain Council | Knoxville, TN | Assist with character building program | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Baptist Children's Home | Monroe, LA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Covington Rotary Club | Covington, LA | Assist their project of providing food to those in need | $3,000 |
| Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries | Knoxville, TN | Assist their mission to provide for the homeless, hungry, and hurting neighbors in the knoxville area | $2,500 |
| Soiree Vieux Carre | New Orleans, LA | For the preservation of the historic bk house and gardens property | $2,500 |
| Camp Nakanawa | Crossville, TN | General donation | $1,000 |
| Northlake Crisis Pregnancy Center | Covington, LA | Assist their mission to support parents through pregnancy and beyond | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $275,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $262,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $212,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349102965
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0753932
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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