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Shepherd Ministries Inc

Shepherd Ministries, Inc. exists to provide an online library of Christian teachings. This includes articles, books, bible teachings, 2 websites, and digitizing a library of over 8000 sermons …

Religion Milo, IA EIN: 421170828 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Shepherd Ministries Inc

The CFO Classics Library is the official message archive of the Camps Farthest Out, providing CFO messages for free download & streaming.

Founded
Headquarters
Milo, IA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Shepherd Ministries, Inc. exists to provide an online library of Christian teachings. This includes articles, books, bible teachings, 2 websites, and digitizing a library of over 8000 sermons to be made available for free streaming or download.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 23%
Peer average: 87%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.23
Program$0.23

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Shepherd Ministries Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1981, it predates 87% of the religion charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than 84% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 + methodology

Shepherd Ministries Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Milo, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 421170828. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $286K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Shepherd Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421170828. 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 Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Shepherd Ministries Inc is located in Milo, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Shepherd Ministries Inc has $286K in annual revenue. It allocates 23% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Shepherd Ministries Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $286K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Shepherd Ministries 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 Ministries 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 23% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.

The CFO Classics Library is the official message archive of the Camps Farthest Out, providing CFO messages for free download & streaming. Shepherd Ministries Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 23% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $286K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Shepherd Ministries Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Shepherd Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421170828, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
23% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2017, FY2013, FY2010.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michael J••• L••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
FY2010
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1981
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Shepherd Ministries Inc

What is Shepherd Ministries Inc?
Shepherd Ministries Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Milo, United States. The CFO Classics Library is the official message archive of the Camps Farthest Out, providing CFO messages for free download & streaming.
When was Shepherd Ministries Inc founded?
Shepherd Ministries Inc was founded in 1981.
Who leads Shepherd Ministries Inc?
Michael John Leach serves as Treasurer.
Where is Shepherd Ministries Inc located?
Headquartered in Milo, IA, United States.
What is Shepherd Ministries Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 23% of expenses go to program services.
Is Shepherd Ministries Inc trustworthy?
Shepherd Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Ministries Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 421170828.
What is Shepherd Ministries Inc's website?
https://www.cfoclassicslibrary.org