Nonprofit · EIN 20-4067500
SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC
Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78270
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $484,405 | $491,015 | -$6,610 | $524,776 | $10,950 | $513,826 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $457,606 | $446,490 | $11,116 | $523,422 | $2,986 | $520,436 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $473,163
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $11,242
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $123,291
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $146,095
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $16,500
- Program services (functional)
- $477,980
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,418
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,617
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $523,422
- Total assets, end of year
- $524,776
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,950
- Net assets, end of year
- $513,826
- Gross receipts
- $484,405
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 67
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Lowe | Executive Director Officer, Highest-paid employee | 52 | $41,841 | $60,000 |
| David Butler | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Butler | Director Trustee or director | 3.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Shirley | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Shirley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sidney Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Zane Williams | Director Trustee or director | 2.9 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Lowe | Director Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Wurzburg | Director Trustee or director | 2.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Wurzburg | Director Trustee or director | 2.8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Lowe | Executive Director Officer, Highest-paid employee | 52 | $28,520 | $70,000 |
| David Butler | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Butler | Director Trustee or director | 3.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Shirley | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Shirley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sidney Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Zane Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1.9 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Lowe | Director Trustee or director | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Wurzburg | Director Trustee or director | 2.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Wurzburg | Director Trustee or director | 2.8 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 701233, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78270-1233
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Frederick W Lowe, 66 Spring Lake Dr, San Antonio, TX 782482438
- Signed the 990
- Frederick W Lowe, Executive Director
- Phone
- (210) 387-9806
- Return prepared by
- Kevin Hammond
Mission
The corporation is organized exclusively for the purpose of operating exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational purposes as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, either directly or by contributions to organizations qualifying as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. In particular, the corporation is organized to encourage and equip spiritual leaders through educational, economic, and medical support for the honor of the Lord Jesus in accordance with the word of God, the Holy Bible.
Program accomplishments
- Shepherds Support, Inc. provides learning environments that Encourage, Equip and Engage national Christian leaders and spouses to faithfully serve the Lord Jesus Christ and His mission. We do this through sending teaching teams and sponsoring training conferences throughout the less-resourced areas of the world. Also sending resources for churches and Christian ministries doing refugee relief work.Expenses $477,980 · revenue $473,163
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4067500
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $524,776
- Income (IRS master file)
- $484,405
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $437,090 | $381,960 | $513,868 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $456,026 | $383,972 | $468,101 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC
- What is the EIN of SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC is 20-4067500.
- Is SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Frederick W Lowe.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $41,841 (Rick Lowe, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SHEPHERDS SUPPORT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $484,405, expenses of $491,015 and total assets of $524,776 at year end.
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