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Shepherds Village Inc

EIN 59-3096209 · Largo, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WALK ALONGSIDE SINGLE MOMS AND THEIR KIDS SO THEY CAN FACE THEIR FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE.

Income
$879,037
Spending
$680,944
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
7
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$183,939, president/ceo

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $496,134 spent. SHEPHERD'S VILLAGE PROVIDES UNIQUE CHRISTIAN LIFE-SUPPORTING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING DEVELOPING A PERSONAL SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION, LIFE-SKILL TRAINING, ADVANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND LIMITED AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ASSIST STRUGGLING SINGLE-MOTHER FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A HEALTHY, STABLE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AS THEY TRANSITION FROM CRISIS TO SELF-SUSTAINABILITY.34 FAMILY MEMBERS LIVED IN THE FACILITIES, AND A TOTAL OF 7,971 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED WITH DIRECTION AND/OR RESOURCES DURING 2024.
  2. SHABBY TO CHIC IS A STYLISH, THRIFTY BOUTIQUE OFFERING DONATED HOME FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES. AS AN OUTREACH OF SHEPHERD'S VILLAGE, EVERY ITEM SOLD SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF HELPING SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN FACE THEIR FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE. MORE THAN JUST A STORE, SHABBY TO CHIC TRANSFORMS SHOPPING INTO A PURPOSE-DRIVEN EXPERIENCEWHERE EACH PURCHASE DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTES TO CHANGING LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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