Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc
SSM provides Biblical financial & marriage counseling, training, & seminars, along with pastoral ministry to individuals & families.
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Through paid and volunteer counselors and staff, SSM served our community by providing Biblically-based counseling, training, and seminars, along with direct pastoral ministry to individuals & families. SSM oversaw volunteer budget counselors, providing them with administrative support, ministry/counseling, and training.
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Mission
SSM provides Biblical financial & marriage counseling, training, & seminars, along with pastoral ministry to individuals & families.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 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 + methodologyShepherds Staff Ministries Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Wichita, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 481195820. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $228K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 481195820. 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.
Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc is located in Wichita, KS, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc has $228K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc is classified as a Human Services 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 $228K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Shepherds Staff 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, Shepherds Staff 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Through paid and volunteer counselors and staff, SSM served our community by providing Biblically-based counseling, training, and seminars, along with direct pastoral ministry to individuals & families. SSM oversaw volunteer budget counselors, providing them with administrative support, ministry/counseling, and training. Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $228K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 481195820, 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
5 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.
SHEPHERDS STAFF 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 14 officers 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 · 1999
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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 Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc
- What is Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc?
- Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wichita, United States. Through paid and volunteer counselors and staff, SSM served our community by providing Biblically-based counseling, training, and seminars, along with direct pastoral ministry to individuals & families. SSM oversaw volunteer budget counselors, providing them with administrative support, ministry/counseling, and training.
- When was Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc founded?
- Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc?
- Johnston Wickham serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc located?
- Headquartered in Wichita, KS, United States.
- What is Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc trustworthy?
- Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 481195820.
- What is Shepherds Staff Ministries Inc's website?
- http://www.shepherdsstaffministries.org