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Shepherds Purse

  • East Lansing, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2006
  • EIN: 37-1491160

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Youth Development / Youth Centers, Clubs, Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$68.6k (2023)

Expenses
$70.5k (2023)

Total Assets
$6.79k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$68,569
Expenses
$70,521
Net Income
-$1,952
Net Assets
$6,790
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $68,569
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,790
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,790
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $26,000 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
John Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0
Laurie Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Jane Gordon (Board Member) $0 $0
Alice Schueller (Board Member) $0 $0
Carol Carlson (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 26, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$121,059
Expenses
$129,106
Net Income
-$8,047
Net Assets
$8,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $121,059
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,742
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,742
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $24,500 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
John Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0
Laurie Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Jane Gordon (Board Member) $0 $0
Alice Schueller (Board Member) $0 $0
Carol Carlson (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$84,085
Expenses
$84,484
Net Income
-$399
Net Assets
$16,789
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,085
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,789
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,789
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $20,250 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
John Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0
Laurie Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Jane Gordon (Board Member) $0 $0
Alice Schueller (Board Member) $0 $0
Carol Carlson (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 17, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$105,657
Expenses
$96,474
Net Income
$9,183
Net Assets
$17,188
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,657
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,188
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,188
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $18,750 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
John Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0
Laurie Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Jane Gordon (Board Member) $0 $0
Alice Schueller (Board Member) $0 $0
Carol Carlson (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 8, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$77,811
Expenses
$75,527
Net Income
$2,284
Net Assets
$8,005
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,811
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,005
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,005
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $20,250 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
John Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0
Laurie Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Jane Gordon (Board Member) $0 $0
Alice Schueller (Board Member) $0 $0
Carol Carlson (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 17, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,456
Expenses
$87,891
Net Income
-$1,435
Net Assets
$5,721
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,456
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,721
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,721
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $19,500 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
John Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0
Laurie Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Jane Gordon (Board Member) $0 $0
Alice Schueller (Board Member) $0 $0
Carol Carlson (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 4, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,177
Expenses
$68,256
Net Income
$3,921
Net Assets
$7,156
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $72,177
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,156
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,156
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $18,800 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
John Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on March 30, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$70,858
Expenses
$73,099
Net Income
-$2,241
Net Assets
$3,235
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,852
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,235
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,235
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $18,274 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
Dr David Hendrix (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on March 27, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$42,302
Expenses
$47,945
Net Income
-$5,643
Net Assets
$5,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,302
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,476
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $12,000 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
Dr David Hendrix (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on March 23, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,841
Expenses
$58,370
Net Income
$1,471
Net Assets
$11,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,841
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,119
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $11,119
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $12,000 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
Dr David Hendrix (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 17, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$63,374
Expenses
$60,198
Net Income
$3,176
Net Assets
$9,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,374
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,648
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,648
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael L Wetzel (Director) $12,000 $0
Shirley J Wetzel (Board Member) $0 $0
Dr David Hendrix (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 4, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,563
Expenses
$62,445
Net Income
-$2,882
Net Assets
$6,472
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,563
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,472
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,472

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$37,129
Expenses
$47,871
Net Income
-$10,742
Net Assets
$9,354
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,129
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,354
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,354

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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