Fidelis Center For Law And Policy
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $10.0k
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 03/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-2787890
Organization Overview
Fidelis Center For Law And Policy is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Fidelis Center For Law And Policy employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fidelis Center For Law And Policy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Fidelis Center For Law And Policy generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMS TO DEFEND LIFE, FAITH, AND FAMILY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE FIDELIS CENTER FOR LAW AND POLICY OPERATES AS AN ALLIED AFFILIATE OF FIDELIS, AND PROVIDES STRATEGIC FUNDING IN SELECT PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION, JUDICIAL REFORM EFFORTS, NEWS AND COMMENTARY,AND NON-PARTISAN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CREATED TO HELP EDUCATE AND INFORM AMERICAN CATHOLICSCONSISTENT WITH CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING. 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 THE SUPREME COURT, REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF CONCERNED CATHOLIC CITIZENS.
DURING 2021 THE CENTER ALSO CONTINUED TO FUND A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES INCLUDING ONLINE VIDES, EMAIL NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS AND VIDEOS AND OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE VOTERS ON THE PRINCIPLES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING, AND THEIR APPLICATION TO AMERICAN PUBLIC LIFE. THE FIDELIS CENTER OPERATES A D/B/A "CATHOLICVOTE EDUCATION FUND" WHICH PUBLISHES A DAILY NEWSLETTER "THE LOOP" SENT TO OVER 179,000 SUBSCRIBERS, AND COLLECTIVELY SENT OVER 20 MILLION EMAILS IN 2021. DURING THE YEAR, THE FIDELIS CENTER ALSO CREATED AN ADDITIONAL D/B/A "EDIFY," A NEW COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORM THAT PRODUCED BI-MONTHLY ANIMATED VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 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. EDIFY VIDEOS HAVE BEEN WATCHED BY OVER 250,000 VIEWERS SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN SEPTEMBER 2021.
DURING THE YEAR, THE FIDELIS CENTER ALSO CREATED AN ADDITIONAL D/B/A "EDIFY," A NEW COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORM THAT PRODUCED BI-MONTHLY ANIMATED VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 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. EDIFY VIDEOS HAVE BEEN WATCHED BY OVER 250,000 VIEWERS SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN SEPTEMBER 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Sherman Chief Development Officer | 25 | $102,174 | |
Joshua Mercer Vice President, Programming | 20 | $61,944 | |
Patrick T Gillen President & Chief Counse | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $28,000 |
Brian Burch Executive Director | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Ann Longon Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Holterman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,070,058 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $49,426 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,070,058 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $33 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,071,392 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,435,798 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $226,422 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,606 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $534,477 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,518 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,788 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,787 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,235 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $352,431 |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 |
| Office expenses | $48,342 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,245 |
| Travel | $61,166 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,898 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,922 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $18,822 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,042,943 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,760,171 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $511,499 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,625 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,908 |
| Investments—other securities | $10,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,330,203 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $130,659 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $770,389 |
| Total liabilities | $901,048 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $917,656 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $511,499 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,330,203 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fidelis Center For Law And Policy has awarded $1,285,071 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HAROLD J CASSIDY AND ASSOCIATES PURPOSE: LEGAL ADVOCACY | $1,275,071 |
DIOCESE OF PHOENIX PURPOSE: CATHOLICS IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Fidelis Center For Law And Policy has recieved totaling $1,389,175.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $677,825 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: JUSTICE | $514,700 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: RELIGION | $64,750 |
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $40,000 |
Coleman Family Foundation Pennington, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
Knights Of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc New Haven, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Acton Institute For The Study Of Religion And Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | $18,578,686 | $8,804,881 |
Prolife Across America Minneapolis, MN | $814,043 | $5,414,383 |
Roger Baldwin Foundation Of Aclu Inc Chicago, IL | $14,883,261 | $6,240,135 |
American Civil Liberties Union Fund Of Michigan Detroit, MI | $10,765,805 | $4,413,671 |
Fidelis Center For Law And Policy Madison, WI | $2,330,203 | $3,071,392 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $3,728,914 | $1,849,412 |
American Civil Liberties Union Detroit, MI | $4,485,791 | $2,421,193 |
American Civil Liberties Union Chicago, IL | $8,456,802 | $2,458,827 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Wisconsin Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $2,338,708 | $1,616,452 |
Gildas Club Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | $4,932,573 | $1,730,878 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Iowa Des Moines, IA | $2,598,317 | $1,403,346 |
Cair-Chicago Chicago, IL | $1,935,503 | $1,898,837 |