The Shepherds Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFranklin, Tennessee · EIN 62-1842982 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.9M
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$27.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $710,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
20% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mike and Teresa Foundation | Franklin, TN | Charitable | $3,105,347 |
| Diocese of Nashville | Nashville, TN | Legacy campaign | $710,000 |
| Fourteenth Avenue Baptist | Nashville, TN | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Hunter Garstin | Nashville, TN | Medical costs | $20,000 |
| Fadica | Washington, DC | Operating fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,865,347 | 5 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533079349101018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1842982
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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