Shepherds for the Savior
Shepherds for the Savior is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Montgomery, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $53K.
Shepherds for the Savior at a glance
In short: Shepherds for the Savior gave $190K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,087
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,681
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,255
- Total assets
- $3,966,962
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Shepherds for the Savior funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ministry Grants ($96K). Together the top 6 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 31 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Shepherds for the Savior gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 183% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2024) to $230K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry Grants Montgomery, TX | Continue Ministry Work | $96,160 |
| Disaster Relief Montgomery, TX | Emergency Relief for Disaster Victims | $33,000 |
| Bible Project Montgomery, TX | Provides Bibles to Communities | $28,509 |
| Ministry Education Grants Montgomery, TX | Continue Ministry Education | $14,000 |
| Widowpastor Grants Montgomery, TX | Help Needy Widowwidowers and Pastors Over Age 65 | $13,000 |
| Missions Support Montgomery, TX | Support for Mission Trips | $5,418 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,966,962 | $34,095 | $349,828 | $190,087 | 6 | $349,641 | $52,584 | $191,106 |
| 2024 | $3,307,354 | $383,316 | $338,726 | $180,341 | 7 | $216,576 | $67,575 | $190,187 |
| 2023 | $3,262,764 | $88,662 | $349,562 | $190,145 | 6 | $326,842 | $66,082 | $177,115 |
| 2022 | $3,527,047 | $192,632 | $379,521 | $230,048 | 6 | $355,060 | $169,392 | $194,006 |
| 2021 | $3,714,006 | $329,227 | $378,041 | $224,995 | 6 | $342,639 | $169,283 | $222,787 |
| 2020 | $3,762,924 | $191,361 | $368,672 | $220,023 | 7 | — | $147,846 | $202,202 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shepherds for the Savior reported a distributable amount of $191K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shepherds for the Savior is led by Becky Thompson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Becky Thompson
President
President & Fndtn D → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
$16K (2021) → $18K (2025)
Bill Garrett
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Debbie Spanier
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Rd Oliver
Board Member
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Scott Barr
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
George Portele
Board Member
On filings since 2022
$1K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Stephanie Swann
Board Member
On filings since 2022
$250 (2022) → $2K (2025)
Tracey Magee
Foundation Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$71K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Rhonda Saldivar (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Hamlin (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Rebecca L. Thompson (2020) — President & Foundation Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $71K, to Tracey Magee (Foundation Manager). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shepherds for the Savior
How much does Shepherds for the Savior give each year?
Shepherds for the Savior gave $190K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 7 grants.
What is Shepherds for the Savior's typical grant size?
Shepherds for the Savior's median grant in 2025 was $21,255, and its average grant was $31,681, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shepherds for the Savior give grants?
Shepherds for the Savior gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, TX (6 grants).
Does Shepherds for the Savior give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Shepherds for the Savior's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Shepherds for the Savior's largest grantees?
Shepherds for the Savior's largest 2025 grantees include Ministry Grants ($96,160), Disaster Relief ($33,000) and Bible Project ($28,509), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shepherds for the Savior?
Shepherds for the Savior reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $350K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Shepherds for the Savior?
Shepherds for the Savior is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Montgomery, TX. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Shepherds for the Savior's EIN?
Shepherds for the Savior's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0554658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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