Shepherd Center Inc
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Shepherd Center’s mission is to help people with a temporary or permanent disability caused by injury or disease rebuild their lives with hope, independence, and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life while promoting safety and injury prevention.
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Mission
See schedule o for a complete description of shepherd center's mission statement.shepherd center's mission is to help people with a temporary or permanent disability caused by injury or disease rebuild their lives with hope, independence, and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life while promoting safety and injury prevention.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Shepherd Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShepherd Center Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 510141601. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $366M in annual revenue. 203 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Shepherd Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 510141601. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Shepherd Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Shepherd Center Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shepherd Center Inc has $366M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Shepherd Center Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $366M in annual revenue. The organization has 203 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Shepherd Center Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Shepherd Center Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Shepherd Center’s mission is to help people with a temporary or permanent disability caused by injury or disease rebuild their lives with hope, independence, and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life while promoting safety and injury prevention. Shepherd Center Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $366M is well above the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Shepherd Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 510141601, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SHEPHERD CENTER INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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KC Shepherd's Center director is on a mission to give south Kansas City older adults a place to thrive - Yahoo
KC Shepherd's Center director is on a mission to give south Kansas City older adults a place to thrive - KSHB 41 Kansas City
KC Shepherd's Center director on mission to give south Kansas City older adults place to thrive - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Sen. Rick Scott Announces Senate Salary Donation to the Shepherd Center in Honor... - Senator Rick Scott (.gov)
Shepherd's Center volunteer honored with national award - Henrico Citizen
Power soccer at Shepherd Center: Champions reimagining recovery after life-changing injuries - CBS News
Good Shepherd Center expands supportive housing with new Carolina Beach Road community - WECT
Good Shepherd Center expands supportive housing with new Carolina Beach Road community - WLBT
Good Shepherd Center expands supportive housing with new Carolina Beach Road community - WECT
Support the Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem at annual used book sale - WXII
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 203 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 203 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Shepherd Center Inc
- What is Shepherd Center Inc?
- Shepherd Center Inc is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Atlanta, United States. Shepherd Center’s mission is to help people with a temporary or permanent disability caused by injury or disease rebuild their lives with hope, independence, and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life while promoting safety and injury prevention.
- When was Shepherd Center Inc founded?
- Shepherd Center Inc was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Shepherd Center Inc?
- Beth Boatwright serves as CFO.
- Where is Shepherd Center Inc located?
- Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States.
- What is Shepherd Center Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shepherd Center Inc trustworthy?
- Shepherd Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Shepherd Center Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 510141601.
- What is Shepherd Center Inc's website?
- http://www.shepherd.org