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The Good Shepherd Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $115.7K awarded across 30 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS INC
WILLIAMSBURG, KY
$62K
13%
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
$29K
6%
THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM HUMANE SOCIETY INC
Birmingham, AL
$9.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION?
No. THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION give?
THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. 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 THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $116 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS INC, Samford University, and THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM HUMANE SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION?
THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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