Shepherd Sower Sentinel and Scholar Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrvine, California · EIN 45-3725115 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$460K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $150,000.
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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | Support a global christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. | $225,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Advocate and defend religious freedom for families | $150,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering, helping meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and… | $50,000 |
| American Bible Society | Philadelpia, PA | Sharing gods truth worldwide and changing lives | $35,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $460,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $425,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $375,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610719349100031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3725115
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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