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Fites Family Charitable Trust is a private trust based in NAPLES, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Melissa Ashbey Jmg Financial Grp. It holds total assets of $14.5M. Annual income is reported at $5.7M. Total assets have grown from $10.9M in 2011 to $14.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana. According to available records, Fites Family Charitable Trust has made 90 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $870K in 2020 to $399K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.3M distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $510K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Indiana, Florida, Illinois, which account for 54% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$41K
Largest Grant
$510K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Fites Family Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 90 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, FL, IL.
Fites Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $3.2M across 90 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $510K.
Fites Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fites Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in NAPLES, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald V Fites | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda F Reed | DIR./TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joyce S Hagen | DIR./TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$14.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$14.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
90
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Des Plaines, IL | $21K | 2023 |
| EastersealsFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| St Paul'S ChurchFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Dayton, OH | $4K | 2023 |
| Culver FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Wolfforth, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Heritage FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington Dc, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| Phi Kappa Psi FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Indianapolis, IN | $119K | 2023 |
| The Immokalee FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Naples, FL | $80K | 2023 |
| Artis-Naples IncFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Naples, FL | $52K | 2023 |
| International Fellowship Of Christians And JewsFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Notre Dame Du LacFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Notre Dame, IN | $25K | 2023 |
| Baptist Health FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Little Rock, AR | $20K | 2023 |
| Howard Young FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Minocqua, WI | $11K | 2023 |
| Naples Hospital FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Naples, FL | $9K | 2023 |
| University Of Mississippi FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Oxford, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Indiana Masonic Home FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Indianapolis, IN | $5K | 2023 |
| Osf Healthcare FoundaionFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Peoria, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Marshall County Historical SocietyFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Plymouth, IN | $3K | 2023 |
| Tomahawk Lake AssociationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Minocqua, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Staten Island, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Wi Dept Of Natural Resources - Potawatomi State ParkFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| St Annes Catholic ChurchFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boulder Junction, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| St Stevens ChurchFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boulder Junction, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels IncFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Louisville, KY | $1K | 2023 |
| Kentucky Derby Festival FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Louisville, KY | $600 | 2023 |
| American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy ResearchFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $250 | 2023 |
| Minocqua Fire DepartmentFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Minocqua, WI | $250 | 2023 |
| Last Wilderness Alliance IncFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Presque Isle, WI | $250 | 2023 |
| Grace Lutheran ChurchFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Naples, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For IndependenceFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Santa Rosa, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Notre Dame UniversityFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Notre Dame, IN | $15K | 2022 |
| Cedarville UniversityFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Cedarville, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| WtvpFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Peoria, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Nch Center Of PhilantrophyFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Naples, FL | $8K | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Central IlFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | East Peoria, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| 626 Landmark FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Oakwood Schools FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Dayton, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| The Tunnel To Towers FoundationFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Staten Island, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Kentucky ColonelsFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Louisville, KY | $1K | 2022 |
| Naples Botanical GardenFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Naples, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Potowatimi ParkFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $1K | 2022 |
| Quest Charter AcademyFURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Peoria, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Confessing Movement (Within The United Methodist Church)FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Indianapolis, IN | $500 | 2022 |
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