The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc
The Shepherd’s Arms Rescue Mission Inc is a Chattanooga, Tennessee public charity that serves homeless women and children, widows, and at-risk inner-city youth. It operates a transitional, Christ-centered shelter for women with children and makes contributions to other organizations.
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc at a glance
In short: The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc gave $77K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,345
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,950
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,930
- Total assets
- $1,780,561
- -7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 16758, Chattanooga, TN 37416
Phone: (423) 821-8363
Website: https://shepherdsarms.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nehemiah Project ($6K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its service work as centered on Chattanooga’s inner city. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee (85%), Georgia (8%), and North Carolina (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $84K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $77K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah Project Lenoir City, TN | Contributions | $6,185 |
| City Church of Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Widow's Harvest Ministry Chattanooga, TN | Contributions | $5,930 |
| 1040 Connections Chattanooga, TN | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Ministry to Israel Cleveland, TN | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Project 52 Signal MTN, TN | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Harvest Christian Academy for the Deaf Ringgold, GA | Contributions | $5,930 |
| NHC Healthcare Activity Dept Chattanooga, TN | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Scenic City Women's Network Chattanooga, TN | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Centers of Hope Spring City, TN | Contributions | $5,930 |
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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 | $1,780,561 | $601,146 | $762,838 | $77,345 | 13 | $8 |
| 2024 | $1,923,202 | $690,084 | $702,270 | $74,184 | 12 | $11 |
| 2023 | $1,935,388 | $723,783 | $698,438 | $83,688 | 11 | $14 |
| 2022 | $1,909,818 | $687,222 | $664,354 | $78,924 | 12 | $16 |
| 2021 | $1,905,828 | $664,178 | $739,699 | $65,520 | 12 | $13 |
| 2020 | $2,001,558 | $686,873 | $705,889 | $80,682 | 14 | $78 |
| 2019 | $1,985,671 | $534,363 | $632,228 | $60,443 | Total only | $68 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to present Jesus Christ to homeless, unemployed, and destitute people; provide education that redefines self-worth according to Biblical principles; and offer temporary shelter, food, and Christian counseling to help clients integrate into society.
Its residential ministry is a transitional shelter for homeless women with children, rather than an emergency shelter. The program includes housing, meals, counseling, classes, and practical support. The organization also makes contributions to other organizations. Among its 2025 grantees, Timothy Two Project International describes its mission as reaching and teaching pastors in the majority world; 1040 Connections says it proclaims the gospel while defending life and multiplying servant leaders; and Scenic City Women’s Network says it encourages, equips, and energizes Christian working women.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 13 grants totaling $77,345. Grant amounts ranged from $5,930 to $6,185, with a median of $5,930. Named recipients included Nehemiah Project ($6,185) and City Church of Chattanooga, Widow’s Harvest Ministry, 1040 Connections, Ministry to Israel, Project 52, Harvest Christian Academy for the Deaf, NHC Healthcare Activity Department, Scenic City Women’s Network, Centers of Hope, The Redemption Project, and Timothy Two Project International (each $5,930).
The filing reports 12 grants totaling $74,184 in 2024 and 11 grants totaling $83,688 in 2023. The available information does not state an application process or deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jimmy D. Sanders as president; Dr. Mary Anna Sanders as vice president; Vivian G. Gillette as treasurer; Charlene Schwenk as secretary; and Barry Watson, Frank Bodine, and Mary Ann Sanders as board members. The organization’s 2023 filing states that Jimmy Sanders and Mary Ann Sanders are married, and that Dr. Mary Anna Sanders is their daughter.
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc is led by Jimmy D. Sanders, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jimmy D. Sanders
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$49K (2019) → $65K (2025)
Mary Ann Sanders
Vice President & Board Member
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$49K (2019) → $65K (2025)
Barry Watson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Schwenk
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Bodine
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivian G. Gillette
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $65K, to Jimmy D Sanders (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc
How much does The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc give each year?
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc gave $77K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $74K across 12 grants.
What is The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc's typical grant size?
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,930, and its average grant was $5,950, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc give grants?
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (8%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (6 grants) and Cleveland, TN (2 grants).
Does The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contributions" (13 grants).
Who are The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc's largest grantees?
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nehemiah Project ($6,185), City Church of Chattanooga ($5,930) and Widow's Harvest Ministry ($5,930), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc?
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $601K.
What does The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to present Jesus Christ to homeless, unemployed, and destitute people; provide education that redefines self-worth according to Biblical principles; and offer temporary shelter, food, and Christian counseling to help clients integrate into society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc?
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check shepherdsarms.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc's EIN?
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1617005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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