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 …
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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.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShepherd 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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 MINISTRIES 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 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
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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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 · 1981
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo 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