The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc
The good shepherd foundation ("foundation") is dedicated to the care, comfort, and compassion of the aging population served by the good shepherd lutheran home & affiliates. Through active fund development efforts, special events, investment strategies, special programming, community partnerships and the granting of funds, we enhance and enrich the lives of those entrusted to our care.
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,381
- -67.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,381
- -67.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,381
- Total assets
- $2,909,655
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Good Shepherd Lutheran Home of Sauk Rapids Minnesota ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 156% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $164K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Home of Sauk Rapids Minnesota Sauk Rapids, MN | Support General Operations | $44,381 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,909,655 | $154,890 | $80,000 | $44,381 | 1 | $107,706 |
| 2023 | $2,667,477 | $192,667 | $173,304 | $137,779 | 1 | $124,743 |
| 2022 | $2,502,669 | $138,949 | $223,084 | $164,182 | 1 | $79,492 |
| 2021 | $3,158,604 | $199,423 | $52,625 | $17,347 | 1 | $142,570 |
| 2020 | $2,809,705 | $126,333 | $75,611 | $46,766 | 1 | $74,414 |
About The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Sauk Rapids, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $108K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc is led by Michael Stordahl, President, CEO & Administrator since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Stordahl
President, CEO & Administrator
President & CEO → President, CEO & Administrator, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Fitch
Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Strohschein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Zoeller
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Studenski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Machula
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krista Martini
Vice President of Finance & CFO
Vice President of Finance, CFO & Financial Officer → Financial Manager, 2023
Financial Manager → Vice President of Finance & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Cloeter
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Kirchoff
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Kersten
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Mahnke
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Scapanski
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois Perleberg
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Bacon
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Rhonda Pohl (2020–2023) — Vice President of Human Resources
- Former: Morgan Kern (2022–2023) — Vice President of Finance & CFO · Filing note: Since dec 2022
- Former: Joyce Hawkinson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Douvier (2021–2022) — Vice President of Finance & CFO · Filing note: Thru SEPT22
- Former: Terry Kurash (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Mahnke (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Charlie Luedtke (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Greg Tomhave (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Fitch (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Sally Grabuskithrough July (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Meemkenthrough Oct (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sally Grabuski (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Meemken (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc
How much does The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc give each year?
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $138K across 1 grant.
How large is The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc?
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $155K.
What is The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc?
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Sauk Rapids, MN. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc operate?
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1302004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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