Shepherds Stand
Shepherds Stand is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Bellevue, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $451K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $19K.
Shepherds Stand at a glance
In short: Shepherds Stand gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $450,519
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shepherds Stand funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thanksgiving Church ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $35K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Church Bellevue, NE | CHURCH | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $450,519 | $37,851 | $37,934 | $30,000 | 1 | $32,214 | $19,156 |
| 2023 | $450,602 | $10,661 | $42,843 | $35,000 | 2 | $41,515 | $5,831 |
| 2022 | $482,784 | $5,627 | $22,843 | $13,000 | 3 | $28,132 | $10,898 |
| 2021 | $500,000 | $500,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shepherds Stand is led by Jamie Antoniak, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamie Antoniak
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Leah Dougherty
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Chris Antoniak
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jamie Nichols (2021) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Shepherds Stand
How much does Shepherds Stand give each year?
Shepherds Stand gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Shepherds Stand?
Shepherds Stand reported $451K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What is Shepherds Stand?
Shepherds Stand is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Bellevue, NE. It holds $451K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Shepherds Stand operate?
Shepherds Stand has awarded grants in Minnesota, Nebraska.
What is Shepherds Stand's EIN?
Shepherds Stand's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3789230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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