Shepherd of the Lake Foundation
Organization's mission is to assist in funding the ministry of Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake Minnesota.
Shepherd of the Lake Foundation at a glance
In short: Shepherd of the Lake Foundation gave $30K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,200
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,067
- -62.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,645
- Total assets
- $666,343
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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 of the Lake Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church ($30K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Shepherd of the Lake Foundation gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $32K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $666,343 | $23,413 | $36,160 | $30,200 | 3 | $12,304 |
| 2023 | $627,678 | $22,244 | $32,302 | $27,000 | 1 | $11,439 |
| 2022 | $569,531 | $28,247 | $38,260 | $31,792 | 2 | $8,218 |
| 2021 | $682,382 | $29,697 | $35,033 | $23,865 | 2 | $6,609 |
| 2020 | $615,699 | $19,641 | $31,522 | $24,710 | 2 | $7,222 |
About Shepherd of the Lake Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Shepherd of the Lake Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shepherd of the Lake Foundation is led by William Hallberg, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Hallberg
Director & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Reick
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fritz Ehlers
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Olinger
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Daniel Poffenberger
Director & Senior Pastor Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wetherille
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Clark
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Bickle
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/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 Shepherd of the Lake Foundation
How much does Shepherd of the Lake Foundation give each year?
Shepherd of the Lake Foundation gave $30K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
What is Shepherd of the Lake Foundation's typical grant size?
Shepherd of the Lake Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,645, and its average grant was $10,067, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Shepherd of the Lake Foundation give grants?
Shepherd of the Lake Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Prior Lake, MN (3 grants).
Does Shepherd of the Lake Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Shepherd of the Lake Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Shepherd of the Lake Foundation?
Shepherd of the Lake Foundation reported $666K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What is Shepherd of the Lake Foundation?
Shepherd of the Lake Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Prior Lake, MN. It holds $666K in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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