Shepherd Community Inc
Shepherd Community cultivates healthier children, stronger families, and safer neighborhoods through supportive relationships that meet the physical, emotional, and academic and spiritual needs of area residents.
Shepherd Community Inc at a glance
In short: Shepherd Community Inc gave $600K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $600K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $600,000
- Median grant
- $600,000
- Total assets
- $16,737,721
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shepherd Community Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shepherd Community Development Corporation ($600K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $600K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Community Development Corporation Indianapolis, IN | Organizational Support | $600,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,737,721 | $13,716,624 | $11,391,493 | $600,000 | 1 | $390,506 |
| 2023 | $13,689,137 | $8,356,538 | $8,884,343 | — | — | $80,190 |
| 2022 | $13,154,103 | $10,537,356 | $8,295,447 | — | — | $272,204 |
| 2021 | $12,371,405 | $8,451,700 | $6,911,434 | — | — | $708,767 |
| 2020 | $10,523,553 | $9,032,656 | $7,035,383 | $12,500 | 1 | $187,533 |
About Shepherd Community Inc
Based on IRS filings
Shepherd Community Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $600K. Net investment income was $391K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shepherd Community Inc is led by Jay Height, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Height
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $120K (2024)
Ben Lotter
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Green
Assistant Executive Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $92K (2024)
Tim Sturgess
Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $119K (2024)
De'Niece Harrison-Hudson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Everling
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Cherry
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wes Terry
CFO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Lowery
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kuykendall III
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robby Phillips
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Emch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lowell Short
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim George
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Dave Ferguson (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Marilyn Pitzulo (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Nabil Safi (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robbie Phillips (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Darnell Wilson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jake Stamper (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Carter (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Westlake (2020) — CFO
- Former: Scott DeNardin (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Jay Height (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Community Inc
How much does Shepherd Community Inc give each year?
Shepherd Community Inc gave $600K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Shepherd Community Inc?
Shepherd Community Inc reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.7M.
What is Shepherd Community Inc?
Shepherd Community Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $16.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Shepherd Community Inc operate?
Shepherd Community Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Shepherd Community Inc's EIN?
Shepherd Community Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1765846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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