Good Shepherd Foundation of Ohio

EIN 31-1190446 · NJ · NTEE P70I

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in OH
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Good Shepherd Foundation of Ohio based in NJ paid 27 grants totaling $1.1M to 27 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $185K, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included LIFETOWN COLUMBUS aka OSU CHABAD HOUSE, I AM BOUNDLESS INC, and SPECIAL OLYMPICS OHIO INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,899,096
Giving (latest yr)
$1,059,356
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
27
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • LIFETOWN COLUMBUS aka OSU CHABAD HOUSE$185,000
  • I Am Boundless Inc$130,000
  • Special Olympics Ohio Inc$100,000
  • Blossom Hill Inc$80,000
  • University of Cincinnati Foundation$60,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$1,059,356 · 27 grants

Grants Paid (27)

LIFETOWN COLUMBUS aka OSU CHABAD HOUSE
New Albany, OH
Unrestricted General
$185,000
I Am Boundless Inc
Worthington, OH
Unrestricted General
$130,000
Special Olympics Ohio Inc
Columbus, OH
Unrestricted General
$100,000
Blossom Hill Inc
Westlake, OH
Unrestricted General
$80,000
University of Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
Unrestricted General
$60,000
Ucp of Greater Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
Unrestricted General
$50,555
Lott Industries Inc
Toledo, OH
Unrestricted General
$50,000
Heinzerling Community
Columbus, OH
Unrestricted General
$48,188
Graceworks Lutheran Services
Dayton, OH
Unrestricted General
$35,000
Bittersweet Farms Inc
Whitehouse, OH
Unrestricted General
$30,000
Stepping Stones Inc
Cincinnati, OH
Unrestricted General
$30,000
New Avenues to Independence
Cleveland, OH
Unrestricted General
$30,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Good Shepherd Foundation of Ohio does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Good Shepherd Foundation of Ohio is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services.

In its most recent filing, Good Shepherd Foundation of Ohio reported 27 itemized grants totaling $1.1M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $185K (median $25K).

Recent recipients include LIFETOWN COLUMBUS aka OSU CHABAD HOUSE, I AM BOUNDLESS INC, SPECIAL OLYMPICS OHIO INC, among 27 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Good Shepherd Foundation of Ohio is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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