Nonprofit · EIN 39-0988997
SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · UNION GROVE, WI 53182
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,764,446 | $8,999,189 | -$1,234,743 | $9,357,611 | $2,457,045 | $6,900,566 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,493,976 | $8,332,153 | -$838,177 | $9,856,858 | $1,705,501 | $8,151,357 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,552,392 | $6,865,068 | -$312,676 | $10,764,303 | $1,791,002 | $8,973,301 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,991,969
- Program service revenue
- $5,774,337
- Investment income
- -$1,860
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,860
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,055,544
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $522,805
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,324,021
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,690,393
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $40,278
- Accounting fees
- $92,000
- Occupancy
- $262,153
- Travel
- $119,555
- Depreciation
- $430,562
- Program services (functional)
- $6,522,393
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,476,796
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,856,858
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,357,611
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,457,045
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,900,566
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,958,012
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,730,300
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $170,266
- Gross receipts
- $7,766,306
- Employees
- 145
- Volunteers
- 167
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY TERRILL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $124,145 | $76,729 |
| BRIAN CANRIGHT | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $124,745 | $26,397 |
| LORI KONOPASEK | VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,333 | $13,416 |
| TODD DUNNUM | ASSOCIATE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,292 | $12,481 |
| CARRIE ZIEBELL | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Officer | 39 | $91,967 | $20,359 |
| BRYAN TOMCZAK | VP OF FINANCE Officer | 39 | $102,257 | $3,688 |
| SCOTT NASH | VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,308 | $3,201 |
| JESSICA BRAEGER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HUEDEPOHL | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BILL LODEWYK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MATTHIESEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ATTORNEY JIM LIEBLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WILKEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA ISAACS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Terrill | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $129,785 | $68,138 |
| Brian Canright | Vice President Officer | 40 | $121,960 | $19,108 |
| Karyn A Borucki | Asst Treasurer (part year), Controller Officer | 40 | $89,927 | $15,887 |
| Bryan Tomczak | VP of Finance / Asst. Treasurer Officer | 39 | $96,334 | $3,510 |
| Joy Phillips | Asst. Secretary Officer | 30 | $41,079 | $926 |
| Dr Bill Lodewyk | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Braeger | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Matthiesen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Huedepohl | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Tein-Johnson | Director (part year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen Ryan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Stevens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melinda Isaacs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Wilken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Ellis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Canright | Asst. Secretary (part year), Vice President Officer | 40 | $96,373 | $15,138 |
| Tracy Terrill | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $45,361 | $56,528 |
| Karyn A Borucki | Asst. Treasurer Officer | 40 | $73,477 | $2,183 |
| Bryan Tomczak | Officer Officer | 39 | $59,076 | $1,981 |
| Jessica Braeger | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Matthiesen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Huedepohl | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Fantl | Director (part year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Bill Lodewyk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Tein-Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen Ryan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Stevens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melinda Isaacs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Wilken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Ellis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1805 15TH AVE, UNION GROVE, WI 53182-1527
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TRACY N TERRILL, 1805 FIFTEENTH AVENUE, UNION GROVE, WI 531821597
- Signed the 990
- TRACY N TERRILL, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (262) 878-5620
- Website
- WWW.SHEPERDSCOLLEGE.EDU
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
BECAUSE PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HAVE UNREALIZED GOD GIVEN POTENTIAL, SHEPHERDS COLLEGE PROVIDES A TAILORED TRAINING ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR STUDENTS TO DISCOVER AND MAXIMIZE THAT POTENTIAL, SO THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO LEAD A FULFILLING LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- SHEPHERDS COLLEGE IS THE NATION'S LEADING, FULLY-ACCREDITED NON-DEGREE GRANTING, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM CREATED WITH THE LEARNING NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN MIND. SHEPHERDS COLLEGE BELIEVES THAT WHEN STUDENTS LEARN IN AN ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THEM, THEY WILL THRIVE, AND OFFERS THREE, IMMERSIVE OCCUPATIONAL MAJORS. THE COLLEGE EQUIPS STUDENTS TO REACH APPROPRIATE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS. AS A FAITH-BASED SCHOOL, SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH WEEKLY CHAPEL MEETINGS, BIBLE STUDIES, ATTENDANCE AT LOCAL CHURCHES, AND STUDENT-LED PRAYER GROUPS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULED O)THE SCHOOL PURSUES EXCELLENCE IN ALL ITS OPERATIONS, EVIDENCED BY ITS EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY AND STAFF, THE NEW AND RECENTLY UPDATED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES, CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM, AND ITS INVESTMENT IN IMPACTING THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY THROUGH STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING. OPERATIONS ARE FUNDED PRIMARILY FROM PAYMENT FOR TUITION FEES WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SHEPHERDS FOUNDATION, INC.Expenses $6,522,393 · grants $1,055,544 · revenue $5,774,337
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-0988997
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,357,611
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,766,306
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,764,446 | $8,999,189 | $9,357,611 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,493,976 | $8,332,153 | $9,856,858 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,552,392 | $6,865,068 | $10,764,303 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,438,958 | $6,814,394 | $10,932,314 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 39-0988997).
Questions about SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES INC is 39-0988997.
- Is SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES 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 MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TRACY N TERRILL.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,145 (TRACY TERRILL, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does SHEPHERDS MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,764,446, expenses of $8,999,189 and total assets of $9,357,611 at year end.
Other nonprofits in UNION GROVE
- MIDWEST FIRST YEAR CONFERENCE EIN 82-2061692 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- YORKVILLE SCHOOL PTO INC EIN 27-4613546 · last filed 990-N for 2023
- SHEPHERDS FOUNDATION INC EIN 20-1344722 · last filed 990 for 2025
- RACINE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC EIN 39-1388270 · last filed 990 for 2025
- EPIC VOLLEYBALL CLUB INC EIN 82-2057932 · last filed 990 for 2025
- TINY HOOVES RESCUE INC EIN 47-3739280 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MIDWEST THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM INC EIN 39-1964780 · last filed 990 for 2025
- UNION GROVE BRONCOS SHOOTING CLUB INC EIN 47-3550317 · last filed 990 for 2025