Shepherds - A Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota. Established in 2015, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a broad philanthropic mission supporting various nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+66.0% YoY
Grant Count
24
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-17.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving activity. In 2024, the foundation made 13 documented grants totaling $1,603,333, with typical award amounts ranging from $7,000 to $250,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and regions, including California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. Grant-making activity shows particular concentration in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $31,606,140
- Total Revenues: $2,501,445
- Total Expenses: $1,994,145
- Total Giving: $1,603,333
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $756,107
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,745,338
The foundation's financial position reflects a well-capitalized organization with substantial investment holdings generating consistent revenue streams.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by:
- Jill Needham Mithun - President (serves without compensation)
- Lewis Mithun - Trustee
- Becanaan McMillon - Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Shade Willie McMillon - Officer (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL NEEDHAM MITHUN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BECANAAN MCMILLON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SHADE WILLIE MCMILLON | OFFICER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 950 Wayzata Blvd E Ste 104 Wayzata, MN 55391-1807
Telephone: 307-733-7457
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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