Nonprofit · EIN 35-1765846
SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,716,624 | $11,391,493 | $2,325,131 | $16,737,721 | $787,242 | $15,950,479 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,356,538 | $8,884,343 | -$527,805 | $13,689,137 | $561,088 | $13,128,049 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,677,408
- of which government grants
- $126,914
- Program service revenue
- $2,648,710
- Investment income
- $390,506
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $74,940
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,940,221
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $276,986
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,501,945
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,701,286
- Professional fundraising fees
- $238,000
- Legal fees
- $7,269
- Accounting fees
- $11,905
- Occupancy
- $354,843
- Travel
- $315,486
- Depreciation
- $178,028
- Program services (functional)
- $9,492,052
- Management and general (functional)
- $834,875
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,064,566
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,689,137
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,737,721
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $787,242
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,950,479
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,401,032
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,098,766
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,159,594
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,790,885
- Gross receipts
- $15,818,996
- Employees
- 156
- Volunteers
- 3,000
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Height | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $119,832 | $37,159 |
| Tim Sturgess | Chief Administrative Officer (part year) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,470 | $29,777 |
| Andrew Green | Asst. Executive Director Officer | 45 | $92,016 | $27,979 |
| Ben Lotter | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rich Cherry | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robby Phillips | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Lowery | Board Member (Part Year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| De'Niece Harrison-Hudson | Board Member (Part Year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Everling | Board Member (Part Year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kuykendall III | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lowell Short | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Emch | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim George | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wes Terry | CFO Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Height | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $117,919 | $12,000 | $20,028 |
| Tim Sturgess | Chief Administrative Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,729 | $0 | $19,338 |
| Andrew Green | Asst. Executive Director Officer | 45 | $92,619 | $0 | $8,344 |
| Ben Lotter | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rich Cherry | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robby Phillips | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Lowery | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| De'Niece Harrison-Hudson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Everling | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kuykendall III | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Emch | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wes Terry | CFO Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4107 E WASHINGTON ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46201-4538
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jay Height, 4107 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
- Signed the 990
- Jay Height, Executive Director
- Phone
- (317) 375-0203
- Website
- www.shepherdcommunity.com
- Return prepared by
- CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC
Mission
Shepherd Community cultivates healthier children, stronger families, and safer neighborhoods through supportive relationships that meet the physical, emotional, and academic and spiritual needs of area residents.
Program accomplishments
- The organization provides a continuum of care to residents of the 46201 and 46203 area codes. We offer programs to children, teens, adults, and families, helping them meet their physical, emotional, academic and spiritual needs. We serve more than 500 families (10,000+ individuals), including approximately 450 children and youth in grades K3-12th, annually in our programs.Expenses $8,222,507 · grants $1,589,174 · revenue $449,286
- Shepherd Community Academy is an accredited elementary school serving K3-5th grade students. All students are taught utilizing evidenced based programs and curriculum adhering to all state standards. With a high English Language Learner population among students, Shepherd Community Academy provides ELL teachers and specialized reading help. The academy is also very connected to all other parts of Shepherd's Continuum of Care in order to serve the whole family and remove barriers to a student's ability to learn.Expenses $1,269,545 · grants $351,047 · revenue $2,199,424
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 | Not 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
- 35-1765846
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,737,721
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,818,996
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $13,716,624 | $11,391,493 | $16,737,721 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,356,538 | $8,884,343 | $13,689,137 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $10,537,356 | $8,295,447 | $13,154,103 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 35-1765846).
Questions about SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC
- What is the EIN of SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC is 35-1765846.
- Is SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHEPHERD COMMUNITY 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 SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jay Height.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,832 (Jay Height, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SHEPHERD COMMUNITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $13,716,624, expenses of $11,391,493 and total assets of $16,737,721 at year end.
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