Shepherds Way Foundation Inc
Historical FunderHarrisonburg, Virginia · EIN 87-4263775 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $16,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | THOMAS WATSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 DINKEL AVENUE, BRIDGEWATER VA 22812 |
| Phone | 5402948573 |
| WATSONTL72@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MAY SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST OF THE BOARD FOR FUNDING. THEN A FORMAL APPLICATION WILL BE SENT TO THE APPLICANT. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1 OF THE CURRENT YEAR. |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO MISSION ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Covenant Church | Harrisonburg, VA | Support of kenya mission | $20,000 |
| Train 2 Send | Verona, VA | Missionary training | $16,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions | Afton, VA | Missionary support | $13,000 |
| Greater Hope Ministries | Broadway, VA | Ministry support | $10,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions | Afton, VA | Missionary support | $3,500 |
| Pregnancy Support Ct Southside Va | Farmville, VA | Crisis prgnancy support | $3,500 |
| Frontier Fellowship | Richfield, MN | Missionary support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $82,990 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501359349104955
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4263775
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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