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Shepherds Hands is a private corporation based in SYLVA, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Michael Moore. It holds total assets of $596K. Annual income is reported at $16K. Total assets have grown from $321K in 2011 to $596K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina. According to available records, Shepherds Hands has made 12 grants totaling $166K, with a median grant of $13K. Annual giving has grown from $50K in 2021 to $116K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $20K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in North Carolina and Michigan and South Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Shepherds Hands primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, MI, SC.
Shepherds Hands has distributed a total of $166K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $20K.
Shepherds Hands typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The applicant must sign an agreement that states they agree to use the grant, if it is awarded, for the purpose requested and to make a report to the corporation about how money is spent by a specific date that will be agreed upon when the grant is awarded.
Shepherds Hands is headquartered in SYLVA, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria G Moore | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael N Moore | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathleen M Acker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$596K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$596K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$166K
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of HopeOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Mauldin, SC | $5K | 2021 |
| The Orchard ChurchGENERAL FUND | Waynesville, NC | $20K | 2022 |
| Baptist Childrens Homes Of NcSPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT | Thomasville, NC | $16K | 2022 |
| Black Mountain Home For ChildrenEVERY DAY FUND | Black Mountain, NC | $12K | 2022 |
| Hillsdale CollegeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Hillsdale, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Baptist Childrens Home Of NcOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Thomasville, NC | $20K | 2021 |
| Black Mtn Home For YouthOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Black Mountain, NC | $15K | 2021 |
| New Covenant Church Of WaynesvilleOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Clyde, NC | $10K | 2021 |