Good Shepherd Foundation Inc 100 South Second Avenue
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") IS DEDICATED TO THE CARE, COMFORT, AND COMPASSION OF THE AGING POPULATION SERVED BY THE GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME & AFFILIATES. THROUGH ACTIVE FUND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, SPECIAL PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND THE GRANTING OF FUNDS, WE ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE.
- Income
- $154,890
- Spending
- $80,000
- Spent on programs
- 56%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 70%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 13
- Highest pay
- $223,565, president/ceo/administrator
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 32% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1555% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $44,381 spent. THE FOUNDATION MADE MEANINGFUL PROGRESS IN 2024, ADVANCING CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS, LAUNCHING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, AND ENHANCING SERVICES THAT ENRICHED THE DAILY LIVES OF RESIDENTS AND STAFF. THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING, INTENTIONAL FUNDRAISING, AND THE HEARTFELT GENEROSITY OF OUR SUPPORTERS, WHOSE UNWAVERING CONTRIBUTIONS TO BOTH GREATEST NEEDS AND RESTRICTED FUNDS CONTINUE TO MAKE A LASTING IMPACT.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION REMAINED COMMITTED TO GRATITUDE AND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH THOUGHTFUL COMMUNICATION, RECOGNITION, AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING. MONETARY AND IN-KIND GIFTS SUPPORTED ALL LEVELS OF CARE, REINFORCING TRUST BOTH WITHIN AND BEYOND OUR ORGANIZATION. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS STRENGTHENED RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESIDENTS, FAMILIES, EMPLOYEES, BUSINESS PARTNERS, AND LONG-STANDING DONORS.AS A RESULT, STEWARDSHIP DRIVEN GRANT APPROVALS FOCUSED ON ELEVATING QUALITY OF LIFE AND CREATING WARM, DIGNIFIED, AND HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENTS. FUNDED INITIATIVES INCLUDED COURT CORRIDOR AND COMMON AREA UPGRADES, GARDEN BOX SOIL TESTING AND REPLACEMENT, THE MILLE LACS LAKE HOUSEHOLD KITCHEN REMODEL, A VIBRANT OUTDOOR FENCE MURAL AT SHEPHERD OF GRACE MEMORY COTTAGES, CAMPUS FITNESS ROOM ENHANCEMENTS, AND EXPANDED CAMPUSWIDE RECREATION.IN ADDITION, DONOR SUPPORT ALSO MADE POSSIBLY A VARIETY OF STAFF AND RESIDENT EVENTS SUCH AS MOTHER'S DAY CARNATIONS, VETERANS DAY CAKE, ALL-SAINTS RECEPTION, ALL FOSTERING JOY, CONNECTION, AND APPRECIATION THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.AMONG THE MANY INITIATIVES SUPPORTED, ONE HIGHLIGHT WAS THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE MILLE LACS LAKE DINING ROOM, A CENTRAL SPACE WHERE RESIDENTS GATHER DAILY FOR MEALS AND CONNECTION. THE REVITALIZED SPACE NOW FEATURES SAFE, MOBILTY-FRIENDLY FLOORING, FUNCTIONAL CABINETRY, ERGONOMIC TABLES AND CHAIRS, AND CALMING DECOR THAT TOGETHER CREATE A WARM, HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE. BEYOND AESTHETICS, THIS TRANSFORMATION HAS HAD A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON RESIDENTS' EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, ENCOURAGING SOCIAL INTERACTION, REDUCING ISOLATION, AND STRENGTHENING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES ALIKE HAVE SHARED HOW MUCH MORE INVITING THIS AREA HAS BECOME.ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT, SHEPHERD OF GRACE (SOG) RESTRICTED FUNDS AND GREATEST NEEDS CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORTED A VIBRANT MURAL ON THE MEMORY COTTAGE COURTYARD'S WHITE PVC FENCE. FEATURING FLOWERS, BIRDS, AND BUTTERFLIES, THE MURAL TRANSFORMS THE STERILE FENCE INTO WARM, ENGAGING, AND THERAPUETIC OUTDOOR SPACE. IT BEAUTIFIES THE GARDEN WHILE PROVIDING COMFORT, CONVERSATION, AND REMINISCENCE, ESPECIALLY FOR RESIDENTS WITH MEMORY LOSS. THE PROJECT INCLUDED THE INITIAL DESIGN AND A PROTECTIVE ANTI-GRAFFITI COATING TO PRESERVE THE ARTWORK. ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ARE PLANNED WITH SOG FAMILIES TO EXPAND THE MURAL ACROSS THE ENTIRE FENCE, FURTHER ENRICHING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. IN ADDITION, 2024 BROUGHT GENEROUS GIFTS FROM A LOCAL ORGANIZATION AND A FAMILY MEMBER TO SUPPORT OUR ALZHEMIER'S AND SAUK RAPIDS MEMORY COTTAGES. PLANS ARE NOW UNDERWAY TO SHARE THESE CONTRIBUTIONS WITH RESIDENTS IN 2025.MEMORIAL DONATIONS ENABLED THE FOUNDATION TO HONOR LOVED ONES WITH MEMORY STONES IN THE SERENITY GARDEN AND IMPROVEMENTS TO GARDEN BOXES. MUSIC AND MEMORY FUNDS SUSTAINED OUR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION, PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC MUSIC TO RESIDENTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN MEMORY CARE TO IMPROVE MOOD AND MANAGE BEHAVIORS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PARTNERED WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO MEET RESIDENT NEEDS, DONATING ITEMS SUCH AS PUMPKINS FOR CONTESTS, FOOD FOR EVENTS, WALKER BAGS, WEIGHTED BLANKETS, GARDEN PLANTINGS, LARGE-PRINT ACTIVITY BOOKS, GRIP STOCKINGS, AND RAZORS TO SUPPORT GRACEFUL AGING.RESIDENT ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION CONTINUED TO THRIVE ACROSS BOTH THE SAUK RAPIDS AND SHEPHERD OF GRACE CAMPUSES IN 2024, THANKS TO ONGOING SUPPORT FROM OUT CAMPUSWIDE RECREATION FUND. PROGRAMMING EXTENDED TO RESIDENTS IN BOTH NURSING AND HOUSING SETTINGS, OFFERING JOYFUL MOMENTS AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED SEASONAL FLOWER ARRANGING, CRAFTING, VISITS FROM THE SINGING SAINTS CHORUS, SANTA CLAUS, A VENTRILOQUIST, AND AN EXCITING RAPTOR VISIT, ENRICHING DAILY LIFE WITH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONNECTION.IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION PROUDLY CONTINUED ITS COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION THROUGH THE ANNUAL MILLER MISSION AWARD PROGRAM. SIX STAFF MEMBERS WERE EACH AWARDED $1,000 FOR DEMONSTRATING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, RESPECT, POSITIVITY, TRUSTWORTHINESS, AND CREATIVE LEADERSHIP. TO FURTHER ENGAGE TEAM MEMBERS, PROMOTE NOMINATIONS AND CELEBRATE, TWO STAFF APPRECIATION EVENTS FEATURING COOKIES AND MEAT/CHEESE TRAYS WERE HOSTED.THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE VITAL SUPPORT FOR TEAM MEMBERS FACING CATASTROPHIC OR LIFE-CHANGING EVENTS. ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES COULD APPLY FOR A LOAN OR GRANT DESIGNED TO EASE FINANCIAL STRAIN AND HELP THEM RECOVER WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT GOOD SHEPHERD.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1977.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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