The Shepherds Hand Inc is a private foundation based in Lakeland, Florida (EIN: 38-2092191). The organization was established in 1975 and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The foundation provides restorative medical care to patients in their homes throughout the metro Detroit area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.3M
-2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$503K
+8.3% YoY
Grant Count
98
+11.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-2.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Shepherds Hand supports nonprofit organizations throughout the United States with emphasis on Florida and Michigan. Primary funding interests include:
- Christian education
- Christian issues and ministries
- Children and family ministries
- Youth ministry
- Missions and missionary organizations
- Prison ministry
- Rescue missions
- Family support services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 93 grants in 2024, with total giving of $503,125. Grant sizes typically range from $500 to $22,000.
Grant Range
s typically range from $500 to $22,000.
Review Cycle
are not publicly detailed in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes funding in:
- Florida
- Michigan
- Illinois
- Throughout the United States
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $10,308,802
- Total Annual Giving: $503,125
- Total Revenues: $454,203
- Total Expenses: $686,381
- Investment Income and Dividends: $227,384
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,308,802 | $10,540,646 | $11,334,301 |
| Revenue | $454,203 | $-143,959 | $3,395,948 |
| Expenses | $686,381 | $649,401 | $732,097 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $523,767 | $484,510 | $620,764 |
| Net Investment Income | $294,089 | $63,365 | $3,297,850 |
| Distributable Amount | $632,573 | $520,756 | $470,275 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD PORTER | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| SHARON PORTER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA NIELSEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2333 Little Cypress Drive, Lakeland, FL 33810-2321
Phone: 248-207-7580
Website: www.metrohomehealthcare.com
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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