Church of the Good Shepherd
Preselected recipients only
Church of the Good Shepherd is a private foundation in Stuart, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $266,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $61,500. 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$266,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$61,500
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $220,750 the year before.
8% 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 | $185,800 | 27 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $220,750 | 24 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $266,000 | 24 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Church of the Good Shepherd 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 Church of the Good Shepherd funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $236,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $7,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Martin-St Lucie | Children and family services | $61,500 |
| Hope Rural School | Religious education | $25,000 |
| Project Lyft | Mental health treatment | $20,000 |
| House of Hope | Poverty | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | Youth education | $12,000 |
| Usscmc | Youth education | $11,500 |
| Christian Community Dental | Medical | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Religious education | $10,000 |
| Light of the World | Medical | $10,000 |
| Palm City Presbyterian Church | Religious education | $10,000 |
| Safespace Inc | Domestic violence shelter | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Humanitarian aid | $10,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Medical | $10,000 |
| Young Life Martin County | Youth education | $10,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center | Children and family services | $10,000 |
| Sailfish Point Foundation | Youth education | $6,000 |
| Abbott Library | Literary program | $5,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Education & preservation | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Education | $5,000 |
| Mother Caroline Academy and Education Center | Religious education | $3,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Religious education | $3,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Medical | $2,000 |
| Integrare | Religious education | $1,000 |
| Nehsa | Youth education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James S Nichol
- Kathryn Nichol
Questions people ask
Does Church of the Good Shepherd accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Church of the Good Shepherd give?
$266,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Church of the Good Shepherd?
Its 2025 filing lists James S Nichol (President/Treasurer) and Kathryn Nichol (Vice President/Secretary).
What does Church of the Good Shepherd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.