Shepherd's Walk Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Shepherd's Walk Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$55,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$688,944
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $741,003 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 8 | $704,623 |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 8 | $688,944 |
How to apply
Shepherd's Walk Foundation 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.
What Shepherd's Walk Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $9,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Educational | $10,000 |
| Center for Empowered Politics | Educational | $9,000 |
| Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pitch in Baseball & Softball | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Purse | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Junior Bridge | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Wilson
- James Sterling Pave
- Jeffrey Wilson
- Warren Wilson
- Lonnie Wollin
Questions people ask
Does Shepherd's Walk Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shepherd's Walk Foundation Inc give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Shepherd's Walk Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia Wilson (Vice Preside), James Sterling Pave (Vice Preside), Jeffrey Wilson (Vice Preside) and Warren Wilson (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Shepherd's Walk Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.