The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation
The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $163K. Net investment income was $114K.
The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation at a glance
In short: The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation gave $163K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,000
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,750
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $2,556,444
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (37% 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 The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emiteorg ($60K). Together the top 4 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 18 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2021) to $197K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emiteorg Belmont, NC | General | $60,000 |
| Wordsower Africa Bloomfield Hills, MI | General | $60,000 |
| Mailbox Club Valdosta, GA | General | $25,000 |
| Overland Missions Cocoa, FL | General | $18,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,556,444 | $129,087 | $177,997 | $163,000 | 4 | $163,800 | $113,555 | $135,128 |
| 2023 | $2,607,849 | $43,458 | $171,039 | $153,500 | 3 | $154,700 | $72,339 | $141,419 |
| 2022 | $2,732,935 | $182,020 | $215,992 | $180,000 | 7 | $180,000 | $168,651 | $148,603 |
| 2021 | $2,766,907 | $539,438 | $136,338 | $95,214 | 1 | $95,714 | $197,324 | $163,075 |
| 2020 | $2,363,807 | $188,528 | $226,334 | $196,898 | 3 | — | $136,635 | $174,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Toal
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott R. Toal
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Shepherds Trust Foundation
How much does The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation give each year?
The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation gave $163K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $154K across 3 grants.
What is The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation's typical grant size?
The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $42,500, and its average grant was $40,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation give grants?
The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (37%) and Georgia (15%).
Does The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation?
The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation's EIN?
The Good Shepherds Trust Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1243905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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