The Good Shepherd Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Good Shepherd Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,963 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $24,232. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$102,963
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$24,232
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was down from $115,669 the year before.
3% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,630 | 32 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $115,669 | 34 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $102,963 | 31 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Good Shepherd Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Good Shepherd Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14 | $40,463 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $24,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Highland Presbyterian Church | Maintenance of services | $24,232 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Mountain outreach, scholarship program, workship program and christmas ministries | $24,000 |
| University of Mary Washington | Justin arthur steinburg memorial scholarship | $10,000 |
| God's Word for Warriors - Co Dr Tom Seales | Ministry to provide moral and spiritual healing to assist veterans and their families in acclimating into society following deployments | $7,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Builds smart homes for catastophically injured veterans & first responders, mortgage free homes, assits vets in homelessness issues | $7,500 |
| Samford University | Hilda hicks scholarship in german studies & maintenance of services | $5,031 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Provides housing and support for military, veterans, and their families when family members are hospitalized | $3,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Service member & family support as well as transition programs for combat wounded & catastrophically injured service members | $2,500 |
| The Foundry | Alcohol and addiction recovery and rehabilitation center | $2,500 |
| Chimala Mission & Hospital | For hospital & general mission maintenance | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Assists wounded warriors mentally, physically with financial wellness, career counselling peer connection | $2,000 |
| American Bible Society | Provides bibles to third world countries | $1,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Research and outreach for crohn's disease & colitis patients | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Maintenance of cancer research & patient care | $1,000 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Maintenance of services | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Maintenance of services | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Maintenance of services | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Maintenance of services | $1,000 |
| Wgib Radio | Maintenance of services | $1,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Protects religious and constitutional freedoms. | $500 |
| Brother Bryan Mission | Support & rehabilitate homeless men | $500 |
| Individual | $500 | |
| Firehouse Shelter | Maintenance of shelter for homeless men | $500 |
| Moss Chapel Church | Cementary fund & maintenance of services | $500 |
| Temple Beth El | Maintenance of service | $500 |
| Ames Public Library | Maintenance of services (memorial gift) | $500 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network | Assists third world countries and disaster relief | $250 |
| Judicial Watch | Government oversight group dealing with illegal immigration, government corruption, honest elections | $250 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Assists america's warriors & veterans injured and facing mobility challenges with rescue and trained canines | $250 |
| Vested Interest in K-9S | National support center | $250 |
| Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church | Maintenance of services | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Alton W Baker
- Mary L Baker
- Greg Hyde
Questions people ask
Does The Good Shepherd Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Good Shepherd Foundation give?
$102,963 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Good Shepherd Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alton W Baker (Pres/Vp), Mary L Baker (Secy/Treas) and Greg Hyde (Director).
What does The Good Shepherd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and veterans.