EIN 20-2787890

Fidelis Center for Law and Policy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
City
State
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Fidelis Center for Law and Policy educates and advocates for the protection of constitutional rights of citizens related to life, faith, and family. It promotes Catholic social doctrine through various educational programs, online videos, email newsletters, social media campaigns, and other public communications. The center operates as an affiliated affiliate of Fidelis based in Madison, WI.
Related structure
Fidelis Center for Law and Policy is a subordinate organization under Fidelis.
Total revenues
$4,314,011
2023
Total expenses
$4,179,092
2023
Total assets
$2,465,434
2023
Num. employees
21
2023

Program areas at Fidelis Center for Law and Policy

The Fidelis Center for Law and Policy operates as an allied affiliate of Fidelis, and directs several programs, including educational initiatives, online videos, email newsletters, social media campaigns and videos, and other public communications designed to inspire, inform and shape the public life of the nation.during the year, the Fidelis Center operated an additional d/b/a "edify," a digital learning initiative that produced bi-monthly animated video productions, ebooks and podcasts featuring prominent national experts on issues of public import. The edify platform aims to to help american catholics and all concerned citizens better understand difficult questions through the lens of authentic catholic social teaching, science, philosophy, art, and Law. Collectively the videos and podcasts were watched by millions of listeners and online viewers.our public interest litigation program is designed to coordinate, fund, or engage in strategic litigation to promote the sanctity of life, civil rights, and the family. The program provides critical funding in several important legal cases where legal services are provided to clients without charge. The Center also produced amicus briefs for several key cases before circuit courts and the supreme court of the united states, representing the interests of concerned catholic citizens.

Who funds Fidelis Center for Law and Policy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Johnson Charitable Gift FundGeneral Fund$1,035,213
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncJustice$546,825
Foundation for the Restoration of AmericaGeneral Support$325,002
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Fidelis Center for Law and Policy

NameTitleCompensation
John ShermanChief Development Officer$105,863
Joshua MercerVice President , Programming$82,500
Brian BurchExecutive Director / President$0
Patrick T GillenPresident$28,000

Financials for Fidelis Center for Law and Policy

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,312,748
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,263
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,314,011

Form 990s for Fidelis Center for Law and Policy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $654,960 from Johnson Charitable Gift Fund
May 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,900 from Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota (CCF)
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $677,825 from Johnson Charitable Gift Fund
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesHuman rightsCrime and lawPublic policy
Characteristics
Provides grantsNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 3310
Carmel, IN 46082
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Hamilton County, IN
Website URL
catholicvote.org/ 
Phone
(317) 669-6127
Facebook page
CatholicVote 
Twitter profile
@catholicvote 
IRS details
EIN
20-2787890
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Revoked
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0222197
FTB Entity ID
3814866
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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