The Shepherd's Endowment
Invitation OnlyGeneseo, Illinois · EIN 36-4404047 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood | Geneseo, IL | Religious | $13,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Tulsa, OK | Support military families | $10,000 |
| Biltmore Scholars | Asheville, NC | Sports education support | $5,000 |
| Proverbs 31 | Matthews, NC | Women's ministries | $5,000 |
| Freedom House | Davenport, IA | Community outreach services | $5,000 |
| Foster Hope | Atkinson, IL | Support foster care | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Resources | Davenport, IA | Pregnancy support | $5,000 |
| Abel Speaks | Plano, TX | Family support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $12,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349101909
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4404047
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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