Shepherds Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Shepherds Foundation is a non-partisan Economic Club that exists to empower emerging leaders by accelerating their success, expanding economic mobility, and supporting holistic well-being through leadership retreats, executive coaching, community service, economic research, and digital engagement.
- Income
- $17,609
- Spending
- $12,553
- Reserves
- 4.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 57%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $3,202 spent. Demystifying the Family Office Panel Washington, DCConvened a curated group of investors, operators, and emerging leaders to break down the structure and accessibility of family offices.The discussion increased transparency around capital pathways and led to meaningful connections between attendees, resulting in follow-on conversations around investment, mentorship, and career opportunities.
- $8,347 spent. Multi-City Leadership Retreats Oakland, Dallas, and Washington, DCHosted quarterly retreats across three cities, bringing together a growing network of members for structured programming focused on executive coaching,peer-to-peer feedback, mental health support, and relationship building. These gatherings directly facilitated business partnerships, mentorship relationships, and career advancement opportunities across the community.
- $313 spent. Website Launch Digital Platform for Community EngagementLaunched the Foundations first official website to centralize its mission, programming, and impact. The platform enhanced visibility with donors and stakeholders,streamlined communications, and created a scalable way to engage new members while showcasing measurable outcomes and community growth.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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