Private foundation · Lakeland, FL
The Shepherds Hand Inc
Typical grant size
$2K – $5K – $8K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
109
Repeat grantees
73
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE
ContactRICHARD A PORTER · 2482077580
MaterialsTHE ORGANIZATION SHOULD SEND INFORMATION, TAX STATUS, NEEDS, AREA OF MINISTRY, WEBSITE, AND BROCHURES TO THE SHEPHERDS HAND INC.
RestrictionsNONE
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Richard Porter
PRESIDENT
Sharon Porter
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Amanda Nielsen
VICE PRESIDENT
Richard Porter Jr
TRUSTEE
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
4.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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743
Total grants awarded
$4.0M
Total amount
$5K
Average grant
$25K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.