Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main
Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. In 2024, it reported 76 grants totaling $507,780 to charitable organizations.
Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main at a glance
In short: Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main gave $508K across 76 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $507,780
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 76
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,681
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $9,764,427
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (9 of 76, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main
- 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: 9954 Mayland Dr 2300, Richmond, VA 23233
Phone: (804) 553-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was James River Association ($116K). Together the top 10 received $408K.
Grant Size Distribution
363 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 348 grants of 363 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The remaining reported shares were Florida and Vermont at 1% each, and New York and Indiana at 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 76 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $508K (2024) to $588K (2021). In 2024 it made 76 grants totaling $508K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James River Association Richmond, VA | Annual giving $1k, founders fund $100k, restore freshwater mussel population $15,000 | $116,000 |
| Roanoke College Salem, VA | Annual Giving Campaign | $51,000 |
| Selc Charlottesville, VA | Annual Giving Campaign | $50,000 |
| Little Hands VA Richmond, VA | Annual Giving Campaign | $50,000 |
| Feedmore - Central Va Food Bank Richmond, VA | Annual Giving Campaign | $31,280 |
| Christmas Mother Richmond, VA | Annual Giving Campaign | $30,000 |
| Little Giants Society Richmond, VA | Annual Giving Campaign | $30,000 |
| Capital Region Land Conservancy Richmond, VA | Annual Giving Campaign | $25,000 |
| International Justice Mission Arlington, VA | Annual Giving Campaign | $15,000 |
| Contribution to the Culture Foundation Richmond, VA | Annual Giving Campaign | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,764,427 | $1,581,169 | $603,043 | $507,780 | 76 | $507,780 | $1,485,906 | $547,968 |
| 2023 | $8,786,301 | $799,305 | $608,768 | $533,000 | 74 | $533,000 | $723,537 | $509,088 |
| 2022 | $8,595,764 | $532,693 | $622,372 | $579,000 | 74 | $579,000 | $489,321 | $531,692 |
| 2021 | $8,685,443 | $938,823 | $588,209 | $588,300 | 68 | $539,108 | $889,722 | $581,393 |
| 2020 | $8,368,504 | $284,764 | $576,199 | $532,300 | 71 | — | $240,865 | $541,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main reported a distributable amount of $548K for 2024 — 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 funder is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the James River Association describes its mission as guarding the James River and promoting conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources. Roanoke College says it prepares students for learning, service, and leadership. The Well Collective describes its work as providing health and wellness to people who are less fortunate.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 76 grants totaling $507,780. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $116,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants included $116,000 to the James River Association, $51,000 to Roanoke College, $50,000 each to SELC and Little Hands VA, and $31,280 to FeedMore – Central VA Food Bank. The James River Association’s grant included annual giving, a founders fund, and freshwater mussel population restoration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kenan L White — President/Director
- B Briscoe White III — Secretary/Treasurer
Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main is led by Kenan L. White, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenan L. White
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
B. Briscoe White III
Sectretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main
How much does Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main give each year?
Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main gave $508K across 76 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $533K across 74 grants.
What is Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main's typical grant size?
Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,681, across 76 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main that year got $22K on average.
Where does Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main give grants?
Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main gives mostly in Virginia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (43 grants), Grand Isle, VT (4 grants), Charlottesville, VA (3 grants) and Henrico, VA (2 grants).
Does Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 76 grants with a stated purpose on Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Giving Campaign" (50 grants), "Annual Campaign" (9 grants) and "2024 Annual Giving Campaign" (5 grants).
Who are Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main's largest grantees?
Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main's largest 2024 grantees include James River Association ($116,000), Roanoke College ($51,000) and Selc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main?
Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $508K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $548K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the James River Association describes its mission as guarding the James River and promoting conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main?
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 Fund-Ima-Main's EIN?
Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0017143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Good Shepherd Fund-Ima-Main funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/good-shepherd-fund-ima-main-morg_3cfab2069eba4b64ae747a1b9e22fd64
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