Private foundation · EIN 31-1243905 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Good Shepherds Trust Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $163K total, median $43K. 25% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$163K
Median grant
$43K
Stays in NC
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
EmiteorgBelmont, NCGeneral$60K
Wordsower AfricaBloomfield Hills, MIGeneral$60K
Mailbox ClubValdosta, GAGeneral$25K
Overland MissionsCocoa, FLGeneral$18K

By state: North Carolina 1 · Michigan 1 · Georgia 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Good Shepherds Trust Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Good Shepherds Trust Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Good Shepherds Trust Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $163K across 4 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does Good Shepherds Trust Foundation give?

North Carolina (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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