The Shepherds Center of Greater Winston-Salem Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote and support successful aging by providing direct services, volunteer opportunities and enrichment programs for older adults. During 2024, over 8,300 older adults were served through the Faith In Action Care and Vital Living Senior Center program areas.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 9.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 51%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 350
- Highest pay
- $77,000, 1220 forsyth st. winston salem, nc 27101
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
Strong: 93 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2519 of 19 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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 (2)
- $661,616 spent. Faith In Action Care Program - 22,973 service requests were received from 3,808 older adults for transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping (17,038 requests; 2,567individuals), minor home repair (1,234 requests; 725 individuals), visitation and respite care (2,782 requests; 292 individuals), the Saturday Night Fellowship Program offered in collaboration with over 15 congregations (448individuals), and the Family Caregiver Training (Powerful Tools for Caregivers) which had 177 requests from 64 individuals. The program also coordinated the Coalition of Ministries with Older Adults which brings together representatives of congregations and agencies serving older adults which meets monthly for networking and education.
- $284,851 spent. Vital Living Senior Center Program - attendance of 47,710 was recorded for 3,780 older adults who participate in exercise classes, health and wellness programs, games (bridge, etc.), support groups and fellowship opportunities. Over 50 activities and virtual events were held each week in various locations throughout the community. The program also offers discussion groups, day trips, and extensive life-long learning programs held throughout the year. Insurance counseling through the N. C. Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) served 1,450 individuals.
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 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 October 13, 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 2024.
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 March 1990.
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 October 21, 2026.
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