Private foundation · Sylva, NC
The Shepherds Hands
Typical grant size
$2K – $10K – $13K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
9
Repeat grantees
2
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNone
ContactMICHAEL MARIA MOORE · 4107710001
MaterialsTHE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATION.
RestrictionsTHE APPLICANT MUST SIGN AN AGREEMENT THAT STATES THEY AGREE TO USE THE GRANT, IF IT IS AWARDED, FOR THE PURPOSE REQUESTED AND TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE CORPORATION ABOUT HOW MONEY IS SPENT BY A SPECIFIC DATE THAT WILL BE AGREED UPON WHEN THE GRANT IS AWARDED.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Michael N Moore
PRESIDENT
Maria G Moore
VICE PRESIDENT
Kathleen M Acker
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
3.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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43
Total grants awarded
$485K
Total amount
$11K
Average grant
$140K
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.