Shepherds - a Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 47-3839311 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$118.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
95% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderfolk | Portland, OR | General fund | $325,000 |
| Spread the Love Commission | Jackson, WY | General fund | $226,667 |
| Children's Learning Center of Jackson Wy | Jackson, WY | General fund | $200,000 |
| Channel 72 Inc | Taos, NM | General fund | $165,000 |
| Hammer Residences | Wayzata, MN | General fund | $100,000 |
| Snake River Fund | Jackson, WY | General fund | $100,000 |
| Teton County Search and Rescue Foundation | Jackson, WY | General fund | $100,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust | Driggs, ID | General fund | $100,000 |
| Carving the Future | Jackson, WY | General fund | $90,000 |
| Big Sky Youth Empower Project | Bozeman, MT | General fund | $70,000 |
| Seatac Bmx | Seatax, WA | General fund | $70,000 |
| Astoria Hot Springs and Park | Jackson, WY | General fund | $60,000 |
| Alas Utah | Eagle Mountain, UT | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Literacy Center | Attleboro, MA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans | Montrose, CO | General fund | $50,000 |
| Utah Hospital Association | Salt Lake City, UT | General fund | $50,000 |
| Teton Youth and Family Services | Jackson, WY | General fund | $50,000 |
| Revert Foundation | Grass Valley, CA | General fund | $40,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Washington, DC | General fund | $36,500 |
| Friends of the Teton River Inc | Driggs, ID | General fund | $33,000 |
| Dancers' Workshop | Jackson, WY | General fund | $20,000 |
| Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust | Pocatello, ID | General fund | $13,667 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,999,834 | 22 |
| 2024 | $1,603,333 | 24 |
| 2023 | $966,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621959349100807
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3839311
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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