Shepherds Foundation
Support the mission and ministries of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Phoenix, AZ Scholarship for Phoenix Preparatory School Phoenix, AZ
Shepherds Foundation at a glance
In short: Shepherds Foundation gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $504K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,008,818
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $504,409
- Median grant
- $504,409
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Shepherds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church ($959K). Together the top 2 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Phoenix, AZ | Transfer assets to close Shepherd's Foundation. | $958,818 |
| Phoenix Christian Preparatory School Phoenix, AZ | Scholarships | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,853 | $1,149,830 | $1,008,818 | 2 | $3,409 |
About Shepherds Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Shepherds Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shepherds Foundation is led by William Lamkin, President, Secretary & Board of Directors on the 2021 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
William Lamkin
President, Secretary & Board of Directors
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Berggren
Board of Directors
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Peterson
Board of Directors
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Shelby Butler
Board of Directors
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Shepherds Foundation
How much does Shepherds Foundation give each year?
Shepherds Foundation gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Shepherds Foundation?
Shepherds Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Shepherds Foundation operate?
Shepherds Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Shepherds Foundation's EIN?
Shepherds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0148190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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