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EIN 31-1724639

Shepherds

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Bridgeport
State
Connecticut
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B84: Alumni Associations
Description
Shepherds provides inner-city Connecticut students with private high school education, mentoring and life skills programs for a brighter future.
Total revenues
$1,154,889
2024
Total expenses
$757,114
2024
Total assets
$899,916
2024
Num. employees
7
2024

Program areas at Shepherds

2023-2024 accomplishments -raised sufficient funds to provide financial support for 61 students to attend two private, college preparatory high schools, one in bridgeport ct. and the other in west haven ct. 14 Shepherds students graduated from their high schools and had multiple college acceptances with sufficient scholarships and financial aid to attend the college of their choice. Recruited and trained 16 new adult mentors and coached 61 mentors in their role. Provided extensive academic, college prep, and social and life skills to students throughout the year, including college tours, writing and math skills workshops, sporting events and game nights.

Who funds Shepherds

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Elizabeth M Pfriem FoundationEducation Grant$120,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$93,025
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$31,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Shepherds

NameTitleCompensation
Tim MageeExecutive Director
Jackie GratzDirector of Administration
Jane MacDonaldDirector of Development
Timothy MageeExecuve Director$0
Hugh McCrorySecretary$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Shepherds

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$512,065
Program services$14,420
Investment income and dividends$29,321
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$599,083
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,154,889

Form 990s for Shepherds

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-10-04990View PDF
2023-062023-11-22990View PDF
2022-062022-12-14990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062021-04-27990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Newman's Own Foundation
November 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
November 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $9,124 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
EducationChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
299 Washington Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
Website URL
shepherdsmentors.org/ 
Phone
(203) 367-4273
IRS details
EIN
31-1724639
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B84: Alumni Associations
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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