Shepherd Sower Sentinel and Scholar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shepherd Sower Sentinel and Scholar Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $460,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$460,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $425,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $375,000 | 4 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $425,000 | 5 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $460,000 | 4 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Shepherd Sower Sentinel and Scholar 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 Shepherd Sower Sentinel and Scholar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $225,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $150,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focus on the Family | Support a global christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. | $225,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Advocate and defend religious freedom for families | $150,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering, helping meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing god's love | $50,000 |
| American Bible Society | Sharing gods truth worldwide and changing lives | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne Lowell
- Nan Lowell
Questions people ask
Does Shepherd Sower Sentinel and Scholar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shepherd Sower Sentinel and Scholar Foundation give?
$460,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Shepherd Sower Sentinel and Scholar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wayne Lowell (President) and Nan Lowell (Secretary).
What does Shepherd Sower Sentinel and Scholar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and faith communities.