Broken Shells Ministry Noland
BROKEN SHELLS MINISTRY is a private foundation based in Murphy, North Carolina. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Broken Shells Ministry Noland at a glance
In short: Broken Shells Ministry Noland gave $6K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $464.25), top state Tennessee. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,571
- -70.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $464
- -55.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $303
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (45% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Broken Shells Ministry Noland
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing says limitations on assistance are determined by need and funds available.
- Contact
Application contact: Ray Noland
Mailing address: 115 Tennessee Street, Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: (828) 837-8777
Website: https://www.brokenshells.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Broken Shells Ministry Noland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Chattanooga State Community Colleg ($2K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants were distributed among recipients in Tennessee (45% of grant dollars), North Carolina (38%), Colorado (10%), New Jersey (5%), and Georgia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Broken Shells Ministry Noland gives
- 82% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $19K (2021). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community Colleg Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted | $2,055 |
| Renewed Hope Murphy, NC | Unrestricted | $900 |
| Benevolance Ministry Murphy, NC | Unrestricted | $429 |
| Freedom in Christ Knoxville, TN | Unrestricted | $410 |
| Behold Israel Monument, CO | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Lev Haolam Jerusalem, NC | Unretricted | $306 |
| Cherokee Cty Ministerial Murphy, NC | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Hope of the World Wayne, NJ | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Other Murphy, NC | Unrestricted | $164 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $152 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $15,207 | $21,211 | $5,571 | 12 | $18,836 | — |
| 2021 | $5,904 | $55,534 | $60,585 | $18,599 | 18 | $52,985 | $430 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission. It describes direct charitable activities as providing basic-living-expense assistance to individuals in need, contributing to other ministries and nonprofit organizations, and offering community classes on Christian life.
Among its grantees, Behold Israel received $400 in 2022. Behold Israel describes its own mission as providing reporting on Israel and current events based on the Bible and leading people to the Christian faith.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $5,571. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,055, with a median grant of $303. Notable grants included $2,055 to Chattanooga State Community Colleg, $900 to Renewed Hope, $429 to Benevolance Ministry, and $410 to Freedom in Christ. All were listed as unrestricted. In 2021, it made 18 grants totaling $18,599. Its 2022 filing, the latest on this page, reports 12 grants totaling $5,571.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Theresa A Noland, Cathleen Marie Gallus, David Richard Gallus, Mark Jason Gerbino Jr, Cynthia Anne Skelton, and Josephine E Michalik as directors.
Broken Shells Ministry Noland's 2022 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Cathleen Marie Gallus
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cynthia Anne Skelton
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Richard Gallus
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Josephine E. Michalik
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mark Jason Gerbino Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Theresa A. Noland
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Broken Shells Ministry Noland
How much does Broken Shells Ministry Noland give each year?
Broken Shells Ministry Noland gave $6K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $19K across 18 grants.
What is Broken Shells Ministry Noland's typical grant size?
Broken Shells Ministry Noland's median grant in 2022 was $303, and its average grant was $464, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Broken Shells Ministry Noland give grants?
Broken Shells Ministry Noland's top state is Tennessee, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (38%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Murphy, NC (4 grants).
Does Broken Shells Ministry Noland give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Broken Shells Ministry Noland's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Broken Shells Ministry Noland's largest grantees?
Broken Shells Ministry Noland's largest 2022 grantees include Chattanooga State Community Colleg ($2,055), Renewed Hope ($900) and Benevolance Ministry ($429), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Broken Shells Ministry Noland fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. It describes direct charitable activities as providing basic-living-expense assistance to individuals in need, contributing to other ministries and nonprofit organizations, and offering community classes on Christian life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Broken Shells Ministry Noland?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Broken Shells Ministry Noland's EIN?
Broken Shells Ministry Noland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1371032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Does Broken Shells Ministry Noland accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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