The Shepherds Hand Inc
Historical FunderLakeland, Florida · EIN 38-2092191 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$609K
Organizations funded102
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$15.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD A PORTER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2333 LITTLE CYPRESS DR, LAKELAND FL 33810 |
| Phone | 2482077580 |
| Form and materials | THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD SEND INFORMATION, TAX STATUS, NEEDS, AREA OF MINISTRY, WEBSITE, AND BROCHURES TO THE SHEPHERDS HAND INC. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
84% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Ministries International | Yukon, OK | Missions | $25,000 |
| Qplace | Wheaton, IL | Ministry | $20,000 |
| Dare 2 Share | Arvada, CO | Missions | $15,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | Counseling | $15,000 |
| Huron Forrest Camp Cedar Ridge | Walled Lake, MI | Kids camp | $15,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries | Lakeland, FL | Ministry | $15,000 |
| Youth Haven Ranches | Rives Junction, MI | Kids camp | $15,000 |
| Answers in Genesis | Hebron, KY | Education | $12,000 |
| For the Children | Santa Ana, CA | Kids camp | $12,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Legal | $10,000 |
| Bair Lake Bible Camp | Jones, MI | Kids camp | $10,000 |
| Camp Hemlock Inc | Silver Springs, MD | Kids camp | $10,000 |
| His House Christian Fellowship | East Lansing, MI | Campus ministries | $10,000 |
| Keys for Kids Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Kids ministry | $10,000 |
| Laban Ministries International | Columbia, TN | Ministry | $10,000 |
| Rio Grande Bible Institute | Edinburg, TX | Education | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Mission | $10,000 |
| Sat-7 | Easton, MD | Mission | $10,000 |
| Slavic Gospel Association | Loves Park, IL | Missions | $10,000 |
| Straight Ahead Ministries | Worcester, MA | Prison ministry | $10,000 |
| Teach Every Nation | Atlanta, GA | Education | $10,000 |
| Youth for Christ | Hazel Park, MI | Youth ministries | $10,000 |
| Reach the Forgotten | Grand Rapids, MI | Prison ministry | $9,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Campus ministries | $8,500 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | Rescue mission | $8,000 |
| Young Life of Washtenaw County | Colorado Springs, CO | Youth ministries | $8,000 |
| Alliance for Therapeutic Choice and Scientific Integrity | Warroad, MN | Education | $7,000 |
| Jesus Online Ministries | Higley, AZ | Ministry | $7,000 |
| Proshare Inc | Adrian, MI | Ministry | $7,000 |
| Students for Life of America | Fredericksburg, VA | Education | $7,000 |
| Baptist Mid-Missions | Cleveland, OH | Missions | $6,500 |
| Center for Medical Progress | Irvine, CA | Legal | $6,000 |
| Chosen People Ministries | New York, NY | Missions | $6,000 |
| Farmington Young Life | Harlan, IA | Youth missions | $6,000 |
| Indopartners Agency | Gilbert, AZ | Missions | $6,000 |
| Rocky Bayou Christian School | Niceville, FL | Education | $6,000 |
| Alpha Women's Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Pregnancy center | $5,500 |
| A Woman's Choice | Lakeland, FL | Pregnancy center | $5,000 |
| Afc Growth Fund | Dallas, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Bellville Young Life | Bellville, TX | Youth ministry | $5,000 |
| Bible League International | Crete, IL | Missions | $5,000 |
| Big Life Ministries | Naples, FL | Missions | $5,000 |
| Bread of Life Rescue Mission | Crossville, TN | Missions | $5,000 |
| Brian's Safehouse | Mt Hope, WV | Rescue mission | $5,000 |
| Cef Manasota | Sarasota, FL | Bible clubs | $5,000 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries | Detroit, MI | Rescue mission | $5,000 |
| Election Fairness Institute Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Legal | $5,000 |
| Empower Ministries International | Huntersville, NC | Missions | $5,000 |
| George Fraile Foundation | Rome, GA | Medical missions | $5,000 |
| From the Ground Up Ministries | Cape Coral, FL | Rescue mission | $5,000 |
| Growthtrac Ministries | Acgonquin, IL | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Heartland Institute | Arlington Heights, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Institute in Basic Life Principles | Big Sandy, TX | Young adult boot camp | $5,000 |
| Idols Aside Ministries | Paducah, KY | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Legal | $5,000 |
| Lakes Church | Lakeland, FL | Church | $5,000 |
| Life Training Institute | Newman, GA | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Patrick Henry College | Purcelville, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Pure Life Ministries | Dry Ridge, KY | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Search for the Truth Ministries | Midland, MI | Education | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 102 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $608,662 | 102 |
| 2024 | $503,125 | 98 |
| 2023 | $464,634 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631499349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2092191
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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