Shepherd of the Lake Foundation

PRIOR LAKE, MN EIN: 41-1638874 Website

Organization's mission is to assist in funding the ministry of Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake Minnesota.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$666K

+6.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$30K

+11.9% YoY

Grant Count

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-62.7% YoY

About Shepherd of the Lake Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Shepherd of the Lake Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in PRIOR LAKE, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $666K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $12K.

Focus Areas

Religion Related

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $138K (100%)

States

Minnesota

Cities

Prior Lake

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$666,343	$627,678	$569,531
Revenue	$23,413	$22,244	$28,247
Expenses	$36,160	$32,302	$38,260
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$12,304	$11,439	$8,218
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church ($12,108), Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church ($9,645), Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church ($8,447).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Prior Lake, MN	Lighting upgrade to more efficient lights	$12,108
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Prior Lake, MN	Boiler/burner control repairs	$9,645
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Prior Lake, MN	Upgrade bathrooms	$8,447

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Pastor Daniel Poffenberger	Director, Senior Pastor Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church	2	—
William Hallberg	Director, President	4	—
Jason Olinger	Director	2	—
Ron Bickle	Director, Treasurer	4	—
Ann Reick	Director, Secretary	3	—
Linda Anderson	Director	2	—
Fritz Ehlers	Director	2	—
Roger Clark	Director, Vice President	2	—
Robert Wetherille	Director	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Religion Related

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shepherd of the Lake Foundation?

Shepherd of the Lake Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in PRIOR LAKE, MN. It holds $666K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Shepherd of the Lake Foundation?

As of 2024, Shepherd of the Lake Foundation holds $666K in total assets with $23K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $30K in 2024.

Where does Shepherd of the Lake Foundation operate?

Shepherd of the Lake Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.

What size grants does Shepherd of the Lake Foundation award?

In 2024, Shepherd of the Lake Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Shepherd of the Lake Foundation's EIN?

Shepherd of the Lake Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1638874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.