Good Shepherd Foundation of Ohio
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 31-1190446 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $13,518 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIFETOWN COLUMBUS aka OSU CHABAD HOUSE | New Albany, OH | Unrestricted general | $185,000 |
| I Am Boundless Inc | Worthington, OH | Unrestricted general | $130,000 |
| Special Olympics Ohio Inc | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Blossom Hill Inc | Westlake, OH | Unrestricted general | $80,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Ucp of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted general | $50,555 |
| Lott Industries Inc | Toledo, OH | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Heinzerling Community | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted general | $48,188 |
| Graceworks Lutheran Services | Dayton, OH | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Stepping Stones Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| New Avenues to Independence | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Bittersweet Farms Inc | Whitehouse, OH | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Crsi - Champaign Residential Services | Urbana, OH | Unrestricted general | $27,000 |
| Rose-Mary Rehabilitation & Education Ctr | Euclid, OH | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| North Coast Community Homes Inc | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Weaver Industries Inc | Akron, OH | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Together We Grow Inc | Newark, OH | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Anne Grady Corporation | Holland, OH | Unrestricted general | $19,595 |
| Pet Partners of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Autism Ability Advocates Inc | Berlin Center, OH | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Mercer Residential Services Inc | Celina, OH | Unrestricted general | $13,518 |
| Society for Handicapped Citizens | Seville, OH | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Help Foundation Inc | Euclid, OH | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Trust Drum Circles | Akron, OH | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Family Haven Inc | Bay Village, OH | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| We Care Arts | Kettering, OH | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| St John's Villa | Carrollton, OH | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,059,356 | 27 |
| 2024 | $938,045 | 28 |
| 2023 | $799,268 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601209349101725
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1190446
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.