The Shepherds Hands
The Shepherds Hands is a private foundation, based in Sylva, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $596K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $14K.
The Shepherds Hands at a glance
In short: The Shepherds Hands gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,632
- -85.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,816
- -93.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,816
- Total assets
- $595,732
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (50% 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 Shepherds Hands funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was House of Hope International ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shepherds Hands gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 48% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $20K (2024) to $140K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House of Hope International Belton, SC | General Fund | $9,816 |
| Joni and Friends Matthews, NC | General Fund | $9,816 |
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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 | $595,732 | $15,824 | $11,953 | $19,632 | 2 | $19,821 | $14,298 | $41,349 |
| 2023 | $591,165 | $16,302 | $77,858 | $139,678 | 1 | $139,678 | $14,684 | $39,931 |
| 2022 | $652,721 | $85,464 | $61,857 | $58,000 | 4 | $58,000 | $81,868 | $42,666 |
| 2021 | $629,114 | $16,653 | $22,271 | $49,700 | 4 | $49,700 | $16,333 | $47,720 |
| 2020 | $634,732 | $17,888 | $35,791 | $50,125 | 4 | — | $15,465 | $40,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shepherds Hands reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shepherds Hands is led by Michael N. Moore, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael N. Moore
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen M. Acker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maria G. Moore
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Shepherds Hands
How much does The Shepherds Hands give each year?
The Shepherds Hands gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 1 grant.
How large is The Shepherds Hands?
The Shepherds Hands reported $596K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Shepherds Hands operate?
The Shepherds Hands has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina.
What is The Shepherds Hands's EIN?
The Shepherds Hands's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0386073. 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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