Shepherds Foundation Inc
The mission of the Shepherds Foundation, inc. Is to support the primary mission of shepherds ministries, inc. Through effective communication, faithful stewardship and promotion of philanthropic activities. The Shepherds Foundation, inc. Encourages donors to contribute and arrange various types of charitable gifts to enhance the work of educating and training students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Shepherds Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shepherds Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,795,615
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,795,615
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,795,615
- Total assets
- $3,598,596
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Shepherds Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shepherds Ministries Inc ($1.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Shepherds Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2022) to $3.1M (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Ministries Inc Union Grove, WI | Ministry Support | $1,795,615 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,598,596 | $2,788,050 | $2,837,490 | $1,795,615 | 1 | $70 |
| 2024 | $3,316,178 | $2,494,464 | $2,496,141 | $1,724,067 | 1 | $70,600 |
| 2023 | $3,038,804 | $2,459,505 | $2,591,184 | $1,897,817 | 1 | $151,289 |
| 2022 | $3,010,334 | $2,177,112 | $2,102,670 | $1,545,253 | 1 | $23,793 |
| 2021 | $3,524,006 | $3,302,927 | $3,327,250 | $2,875,720 | 1 | $-46,503 |
| 2020 | $2,992,427 | $3,972,358 | $3,574,833 | $3,131,883 | 1 | $14,181 |
| 2019 | $2,565,003 | $3,079,496 | $3,270,844 | $2,885,680 | 1 | $-17,010 |
About Shepherds Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Shepherds Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Union Grove, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $70.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shepherds Foundation Inc is led by Brian Canright, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Canright
President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Huedepohl
Chairman
Director → Director & Chairman, 2022
Director & Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Braeger
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Matthiesen
Director
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Terrill
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Lodewyk
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Niewolny
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Stevens
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Erickson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Longo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Tennyck
Vice President of Advancement
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Paul Wilken
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Tomczak
Vice President of Finance
Vice President of Finance & Shepherds Ministries → Vice President of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Ziebell
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Amy Harrill (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Carrie Park (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Joy Phillips (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Dave Fantl (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Dennis Vanden Heuvel (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Janis Hansen (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: John Anderson (2019–2022) — Chairman
- Former: David Gower (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Sam Polson (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $120K, to David Tennyck (VP of Advancement).
Frequently asked questions about Shepherds Foundation Inc
How much does Shepherds Foundation Inc give each year?
Shepherds Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 1 grant.
How large is Shepherds Foundation Inc?
Shepherds Foundation Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
Where does Shepherds Foundation Inc operate?
Shepherds Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Shepherds Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shepherds Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1344722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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