Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio
Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio is a private foundation located in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Ohio, including organizations serving people with disabilities and other community needs.
Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio at a glance
In short: Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio gave $1.1M across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Ohio. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,059,356
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,235
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,899,096
- -18.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was LIFETOWN COLUMBUS aka OSU CHABAD HOUSE ($185K). Together the top 10 received $769K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 146 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $27K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 588% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $414K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LIFETOWN COLUMBUS aka OSU CHABAD HOUSE New Albany, OH | Unrestricted General | $185,000 |
| I Am Boundless Inc Worthington, OH | Unrestricted General | $130,000 |
| Special Olympics Ohio Inc Columbus, OH | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Blossom Hill Inc Westlake, OH | Unrestricted General | $80,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted General | $60,000 |
| UCP of Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted General | $50,555 |
| Lott Industries Inc Toledo, OH | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Heinzerling Community Columbus, OH | Unrestricted General | $48,188 |
| Graceworks Lutheran Services Dayton, OH | Unrestricted General | $35,000 |
| Stepping Stones Inc Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,899,096 | $476,041 | $1,118,709 | $1,059,356 | 27 | $1,087,146 | $455,868 | $184,760 |
| 2024 | $3,540,187 | $514,499 | $990,702 | $938,045 | 28 | $966,288 | $490,181 | $210,431 |
| 2023 | $3,990,461 | $205,008 | $850,496 | $799,268 | 29 | $826,518 | $175,726 | $226,435 |
| 2022 | $4,635,957 | $200,988 | $843,940 | $766,360 | 26 | $799,395 | $171,592 | $263,836 |
| 2021 | $5,277,947 | $760,360 | $925,968 | $851,811 | 36 | $885,245 | $724,660 | $322,733 |
| 2020 | $5,471,902 | $336,633 | $474,473 | $413,615 | 23 | — | $298,598 | $293,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio reported a distributable amount of $185K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions include serving people with disabilities. For example, I AM BOUNDLESS INC describes its mission as “building a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people,” while SPECIAL OLYMPICS OHIO INC provides year-round sports training and competition for Ohio children and adults with intellectual disabilities. BLOSSOM HILL INC says it enhances the daily lives of individuals with disabilities and their families through personalized care. Other 2025 grantees describe work in vocational opportunities, community inclusion, and services for people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $1,059,356. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $185,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Notable grants included $185,000 to LIFETOWN COLUMBUS aka OSU CHABAD HOUSE, $130,000 to I AM BOUNDLESS INC, $100,000 to SPECIAL OLYMPICS OHIO INC, and $80,000 to BLOSSOM HILL INC. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists ROBERT L GRUNDEY as president and treasurer; SCOTT SHER as vice president; JOAN GRUNDEY as secretary; and DALE TARASCO, STEVE JUDGE, AUSTIN SHER, and ALEXA TARASCO as board members.
Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio is led by Robert L. Grundey, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert L. Grundey
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
80 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Dale Tarasco
Board Memeber
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Grundey
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sher
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Judge
Board Memeber
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Sher
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexa Tarasco
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Kammer (2020–2024) — Board Memeber
- Former: Robert Kammer (2020–2024) — Board Memeber
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Robert L Grundey (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio
How much does Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio give each year?
Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio gave $1.1M across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $938K across 28 grants.
What is Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio's typical grant size?
Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $39,235, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio that year got $18K on average.
Where does Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio give grants?
Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants), Cincinnati, OH (3 grants), Columbus, OH (2 grants) and Euclid, OH (2 grants).
Does Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio's largest grantees?
Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio's largest 2025 grantees include LIFETOWN COLUMBUS aka OSU CHABAD HOUSE ($185,000), I Am Boundless Inc ($130,000) and Special Olympics Ohio Inc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio?
Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions include serving people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio's EIN?
Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1190446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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