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The Secret Sheppard Inc

Preselected recipients only Maumelle, Arkansas · EIN 461626751

The Secret Sheppard Inc is a private foundation in Maumelle, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,836 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,808 and the largest $15,513. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $16,986 the year before.

56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,6576$48,621
2024$16,9867$43,796
2025$33,83610$25,414

How to apply

The Secret Sheppard Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Secret Sheppard Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.

StateGrantsAmount
Arkansas10$33,836

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Food Distribution
Maumelle, AR
General support$15,513
Individual
AR
General support$6,330
Arkansas Little Rock Mission
North Little Rock, AR
General support$4,200
All Other Grants Under 5000
Maumelle, AR
General support$2,349
Love Unity
North Little Rock, AR
General support$2,000
Cabot Faith House
Cabot, AR
General support$1,617
Bible Distribution
Maumelle, AR
General support$1,191
Full Counsel Metro Church
North Little Rock, AR
General support$273
Dana's House Inc
Dewitt, AR
General support$235
First United Methodist Church of Maumelle
Maumelle, AR
Backpack program$128

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Secret Sheppard Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Secret Sheppard Inc give?

$33,836 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,808.

Who runs The Secret Sheppard Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Bill Smith (President), Nancy Smith (Treasurer) and Andrea Smith (Secretary).

What does The Secret Sheppard Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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