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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 58-6065260

Shepherd Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Atlanta, GA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 55 grants and $269,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Mr Stephen B Shepherd Shepherd Foun
PO Box 8088 Station F
Atlanta, GA 310068088
(404) 325-9350
Form and materials
Letter request is acceptable. State purpose and details. The foundation has no formal application form.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Activities are not classified according to purpose. The exclusive purpose of all donations are strictly religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and eductional functions as will promote the advancement and well-being of mankind. No restrictions are placed on any donation.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $269,500

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $3,095,245

  • Tax year 2023

    $308,167

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $3,013,226

  • Tax year 2022

    $167,700

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $2,816,341

  • Tax year 2021

    $178,225

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $2,948,711

  • Tax year 2020

    $185,666

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $2,794,937

  • Tax year 2019

    $135,500

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $2,764,796

  • Tax year 2018

    $120,900

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $2,868,029

Grants paid in 2024

55 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Shepherd Center FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $48,000
  2. Atlanta Classical AcademyAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $43,000
  3. Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA

    General fund

    $35,000
  4. Ga Public Policy FDNAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $22,500
  5. Presbyterian Heritage CenterMontreat, NC

    General fund

    $20,000
  6. Peachtree Presbyterian ChurchAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $13,000
  7. Canine CompanionsOrlanda, FL

    General fund

    $10,000
  8. Uga FoundationAthens, GA

    General fund

    $10,000
  9. UVA College & GraduateBoone, IA

    General fund

    $10,000
  10. Operation SmileVirginia BCH, VA

    General fund

    $10,000
  11. Atlanta Speech SchoolAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $6,000
  12. International Justice MissionArlington, VA

    General fund

    $5,000
  13. Special Forces Charitable TrustEssex, CT

    General fund

    $5,000
  14. Montreat Presbyterian Conference Center DevelopMontreat, NC

    General fund

    $3,000
  15. Back the Blue BuckheadAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $2,500
  16. Chattahoochee RiverkeeperSmyrna, GA

    General fund

    $2,500
  17. Atlanta Childrens ShelterAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $2,000
  18. Compassion InternationalColorado SPGS, CO

    General fund

    $2,000
  19. Mount Hebron Baptist ChurchBlairsville, GA

    General fund

    $2,000
  20. Westminster Schools IncAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $2,000
  21. Camp SunshineDecatur, GA

    General fund

    $1,500
  22. Atlanta Police FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $1,000
  23. Kiawah ConservancyKiawah Island, SC

    General fund

    $1,000
  24. Men Opposing Sex Trafficking IncAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $1,000
  25. Pace Academy IncAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $1,000
  26. Peachtree Presbyterian WomenAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $1,000
  27. Population Services InternationalWashington, DC

    General fund

    $1,000
  28. The Lovett SchoolAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $1,000
  29. Atlanta Youth AcademyAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $1,000
  30. Sadie G Mays Health & Rehab CenterAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $550
  31. Alpha Sigma FoundationIthaca, NY

    General fund

    $500
  32. Chi Psi Educational Trust IncNashville, TN

    General fund

    $500
  33. Children's Healthcare of AtlantaBrookhaven, GA

    General fund

    $500
  34. Foundation of Wesley WoodsAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $500
  35. Decatur Presbyterian ChurchDecatur, GA

    General fund

    $500
  36. Hillel of GeorgiaAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $250
  37. Converse CollegeSpartanburg, SC

    General fund

    $200
  38. Frank Hamilton SchoolDecatur, GA

    General fund

    $200
  39. Ga State University FDNAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $200
  40. Ga State University Risk Management FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $200
  41. Georgia Tech FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $200
  42. Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $200
  43. NAMIBaltimore, MD

    General fund

    $200
  44. Our Lady of Perpetual Help HomeAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $200
  45. Presbyterian CollegeClinton, SC

    General fund

    $200
  46. Roadsafe AmericaRoswell, GA

    General fund

    $200
  47. Skyland TrailBrookhaven, GA

    General fund

    $200
  48. St Paul's on the Green Episcopal ChurchNorwalk, CT

    General fund

    $200
  49. Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NC

    General fund

    $200
  50. Agnes Scott CollegeDecatur, GA

    General fund

    $100
  51. Ovarian Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $100
  52. The Wesleyan SchoolPeachtree Cor, GA

    General fund

    $100
  53. Thornwell Home for ChildrenClinton, SC

    General fund

    $100
  54. UNC Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolChapel Hill, NC

    General fund

    $100
  55. Unc-Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    General fund

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education11 grants $89,20048% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $48,00026% of the total
  3. Religion1 grant $20,00011% of the total
  4. International aid3 grants $17,0009% of the total
  5. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $2,5001% of the total
  6. Environment1 grant $2,5001% of the total
  7. 5 other causes9 grants $5,7003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Georgia35 grants $200,200
  2. North Carolina5 grants $23,400
  3. Florida1 grant $10,000
  4. Iowa1 grant $10,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $10,000
  6. District of Columbia2 grants $6,000
  7. Connecticut2 grants $5,200
  8. Colorado1 grant $2,000
  9. South Carolina4 grants $1,500
  10. New York1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Stephen B ShepherdDIRECTOR/V.P. Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • W Clyde ShepherdSECRETARY Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • James H Shepherd IIIVICE-PRESIDENT Hours 0.25Pay $0

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