Fites Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 37-1375732 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.8M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$34.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $93,500.
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
84% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Salvation Army | Peoria, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $1,000,000 |
| Valparaiso University | Valparaiso, IN | Fund operations of the organization | $1,000,000 |
| Immokalee Foundation | Immokalee, FL | Fund operations of the organization | $400,000 |
| Phi Kappa Psi Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Fund operations of the organization | $150,000 |
| Artis Naples | Naples, FL | Fund operations of the organization | $93,500 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Fund operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame University | Notre Dame, IN | Fund operations of the organization | $41,429 |
| Howard Young Foundation | Minocqua, WI | Fund operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Potowatomi Park Foundation | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Fund operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Tomahawk Lake Association | Minocqua, WI | Fund operations of the organization | $7,500 |
| Cubs Charities | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of Peoria Library | Peoria, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Last Wilderness Aliance | Presque Isle, WI | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Marshall County Hist Society | Plymouth, IN | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Nch Hospital | Arlington Heights, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| St Pauls Church | Naples, FL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Gildas Club | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $2,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | Peoria, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,804,929 | 19 |
| 2024 | $690,150 | 22 |
| 2023 | $399,100 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102080
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1375732
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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