THE SHEPHERD'S FOUNDATION

EIN: 411751767 501(c)(3) Religion

ISANTI, MN

Total Revenue
$586,480
Total Expenses
$674,684
Total Assets
$847,985
Net Assets
$847,890
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
KYLE KRECKLOW
Phone
7632770286
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE SHEPHERD'S FOUNDATION, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $586K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $675K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

SHEPHERD'S FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON CHRIST-CENTERED, SOCIALLY RELEVANT, MEASURABLE, SUSTAINABLE, AND REPRODUCIBLE MINISTRIES THAT HAVE A LASTING EFFECT ON INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN UKRAINE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $627,797

CAMP MAXIMUM. SHEPHERD'S FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY THE LARGEST SUPPORTER OF CAMP MAXIMUM, A CHRISTIAN CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER IN ZOLOTONOSHA, UKRAINE. CAMP MAXIMUM HOSTS ESL CAMPS, SPORTS CAMPS...

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CAMP MAXIMUM. SHEPHERD'S FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY THE LARGEST SUPPORTER OF CAMP MAXIMUM, A CHRISTIAN CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER IN ZOLOTONOSHA, UKRAINE. CAMP MAXIMUM HOSTS ESL CAMPS, SPORTS CAMPS, SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS, WAR VETERANS' CAMPS, AND FAMILY CAMPS PROVIDING SPIRITUAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE AND SURROUNDING COUNTRIES. CAMP MAXIMUM IS ALSO USED AS A RETREAT CENTER FOR CHURCHES AND OTHER LARGE ORGANIZATIONS WHO NEED A FULL-SERVICE FACILITY FOR THEIR CONFERENCE NEEDS. TEAM BUILDING CONFERENCES, PASTOR'S CONFERENCES, FAMILY, AND YOUTH CONFERENCES ARE UTILIZING THE CAMP MONTHLY. IN 2019, THE FIRST YEAR OF FULL OPERATION OF CAMP MAXIMUM, 47 DIFFERENT CAMPS AND RETREATS WERE HOSTED. WITH THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC OF 2020, THIS NUMBER WAS REDUCED TO 22 AND LEFT AMERICAN TEAMS PROHIBITED FROM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO ASSIST IN THE CAMPS. DESPITE THE ON-GOING CONFLICT WITH RUSSIA, IN 2024 THE CAMP WAS BACK TO FULL CAPACITY SURPASSING 2019 BOTH IN TERMS OF USERS AND NUMBER OF PROGRAMS.STARTING IN THE FALL OF 2022 AND CONTINUING THROUGHOUT 2024, PLANS WERE DEVELOPED TO BUILD A PROSTHETIC CLINIC FOR UKRAINIAN MILITARY PERSONNEL AND CIVILIANS WHO HAVE LOST A LIMB(S) AS A RESULT OF THE WAR. THIS NEW PROSTHETIC CLINIC AT CAMP MAXIMUM HOSTED ITS GRAND OPENING IN THE SPRING OF 2024 PROVIDING MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES TO CIVILIANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL.2024 SAW CAMP MAXIMUM HOSTING SPECIALTY CAMPS FOCUSING ON TRAUMA HEALING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AS A RESULT OF WAR ATROCITIES. THESE CAMPS ARE STAFFED WITH PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS TRAINED IN TRAUMA RELIEF FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS HELPING THEM DEAL WITH THE TRAUMATIC MENTAL HEALTH EFFECTS OF WAR. THE NEED CONTINUES TO GROW DAILY AS THE WAR CONTINUES ON. IN SPITE OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE WAR, THESE CAMPS ARE FULL AND MANY TIMES HAVE A WAITING LIST. THOUSANDS OF LIVES ARE BEING TOUCHED DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY WITH THE GOSPEL THROUGH CAMP MAXIMUM!

Program 2

MEDICAL SERVICES THROUGH CAMP MAXIMUM IN ZOLOTONOSHA, UKRAINE, SHEPHERD'S FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, ADULTS, DISABLED WAR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND...

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MEDICAL SERVICES THROUGH CAMP MAXIMUM IN ZOLOTONOSHA, UKRAINE, SHEPHERD'S FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, ADULTS, DISABLED WAR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND SPECIAL CAMPS AND CONFERENCES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THEIR NEEDS.

Program 3

SOCIAL SERVICES GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO FOSTER FAMILIES WITH AT-RISK CHILDREN IN UKRAINE. IN 2024, SHEPHERD'S FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE GORYCHENKO FAMILY WHO ARE CURRENTLY RAISING 11 CHILDREN.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $578,588
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,944
Other Revenue $4,948
TOTAL REVENUE $586,480

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $582,045
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $627,797
Other Expenses $92,639
TOTAL EXPENSES $674,684

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $586,480 $584,657 +0.0%
Expenses $674,684 $838,235 -0.2%
Net Income $-88,204 $-253,578 -0.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$25,000
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LOWELL BECKER VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA BRADLEY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE KRECKLOW PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN HUGOSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE BONAWITZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM RADIO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY WADE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENA EVANS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARB WICKLANDER CONSULTANT 10.00
Officer
$25,000 $0 $25,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $586,480 $674,684 $847,985 $-88,204
2023 $584,657 $838,235 $936,410 $-253,578
2022 $627,456 $499,743 $1,189,986 $127,713
2021 $707,765 $279,864 $695,380 $427,901
2021 $1,074,533 $279,738 $1,062,148 $794,795
2020 $225,804 $202,944 $267,289 $22,860
2019 $516,795 $361,228 $244,609 $155,567
2018 $411,075 $451,369 $89,033 $-40,294
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