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Est.

1982

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Good Shepherd Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on establishing relationships with nonprofits, providing funding through an invitation-only process. With a total of $47.3K in grants paid to two grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SEEK TO PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND THE WELLBEING OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BECOME A PART OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION.AS COMMITTED PARTNERS WITH GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES, THE FOUNDATION SHALL PROVIDE THESE RESOURCES UNDER THE TENETS OF OUR CHRISTIAN HERITAGE, TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, WITHOUT BIAS TOWARD RELIGIOUS BELIEF OR CIRCUMSTANCE OF LIFE.
Total Funding Given
$47.3K
2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$27.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$75.2K
A
Amy Luhmann
Board Member
D
David U'ren
Board Member
P
Pat Georgens
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION?
No. GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION give?
GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $27 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $47 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION?
GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.