Private foundation · EIN 62-1842982 · Franklin, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Shepherds Foundation Inc

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: 5 grants paid, $3.9M total, median $20K. 80% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$3.9M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TN
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Mike and Teresa FoundationFranklin, TNCharitable$3.1M
Diocese of NashvilleNashville, TNLegacy campaign$710K
Fourteenth Avenue BaptistNashville, TNOperating fund$20K
Hunter GarstinNashville, TNMedical costs$20K
FadicaWashington, DCOperating fund$10K

By state: Tennessee 4 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The Shepherds Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Franklin, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 The Shepherds Foundation Inc 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 The Shepherds Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.9M across 5 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Shepherds Foundation Inc give?

Tennessee (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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