The Harold & Helen Shepherd Foundation concentrates its giving locally in rural Washington, directing most of its resources to municipal operations and public higher-education institutions. The foundation's recent grants heavily favour the City of Pomeroy for general operations and a single substantial gift to the Washington State University Foundation, suggesting a focus on sustaining local civic services and supporting regional public university programs.
Highly concentrated giving: a small number of grants with one dominant repeated grantee (City of Pomeroy) and a single sizable gift to a public university; emphasis on unrestricted/general operating support rather than project-specific funding.
Harold & Helen Shepherd Foundation’s giving is anchored by repeated general-operations support for the City of Pomeroy, including a $122,303 grant in 2025 and a $90,302 grant in 2024. That pattern places the foundation squarely in local public finance and civic stability rather than project-based philanthropy. Across the recent grants list, the foundation also backs Garfield County Hospital, Garfield County fire and county services, Pomeroy School District, and community groups in Pomeroy, all in Washington. A separate strand of support goes to higher education through the Washington State University Foundation, with multiple grants across 2023 and 2025. The mix of municipal, hospital, school, and university support shows a funder working through core operating dollars for institutions that serve rural Eastern Washington. The grant sizes in the recent list range from small operating awards to six-figure gifts, with several repeated recipients appearing year after year. The foundation’s recent pattern is concentrated enough to show continuity, but broad enough to cover public services, education, and community infrastructure within a single local region.
Municipal operations are a central theme. The foundation gave $122,303 to the City of Pomeroy in 2025 and $90,302 in 2024, both for general operations. It also supported Garfield County and County of Garfield with general-operations grants, pointing to county-level public services as another priority. Public higher education appears in the grants to Washingon State Univ Foundation, including $60,000 in 2023 and $40,000 in 2025 for general operations. In community life, the foundation funded the Pomeroy Community Center with an $18,000 general-operations grant in 2025. Health and local infrastructure also show up through Garfield County Hospital and Garfield County Fire District, each receiving operating support.
The typical grant size is $2,538 at the 25th percentile, $10,576 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile. That distribution fits a pattern of many mid-sized operating grants alongside a smaller number of much larger awards. The recent list shows repeated support to the same recipients across multiple years, especially the City of Pomeroy, Pomeroy School District, Senior Round Table, Pataha Flour Mill, Garfield County, and Washingon State Univ Foundation. The foundation is structured as a private foundation rather than a DAF, and it does not make program-related investments or grants to individuals in the recent list.
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$528K
Most grants fall between $3K and $20K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Notable grantees: City of Pomeroy, Washington State University Foundation
Grantmaking is entirely in Washington, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. The main recipient cities are Pomeroy and Pullman. Pomeroy dominates the list through city government, county services, the hospital, schools, and community organizations, while Pullman appears through Washingon State Univ Foundation. The country distribution is exclusively US, with 88 recent grants recorded to domestic recipients.
The recent grants list is centered on public and community institutions in rural Washington: the City of Pomeroy, Garfield County entities, Pomeroy School District, Garfield County Hospital, Garfield County Fire District, and the Washington State University Foundation. The foundation also supports community organizations such as the Pomeroy Community Center and Senior Round Table.
The recent grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $2,538, a median of $10,576, and a 75th percentile of $20,000. Many awards cluster around operating support at these levels, with some larger gifts above that range.
Yes. The City of Pomeroy appears in multiple years, as do Pomeroy School District, Senior Round Table, Pataha Flour Mill, Garfield County, and Washingon State Univ Foundation. The pattern suggests recurring support rather than one-time-only grants.
Its recent grantmaking is entirely in Washington, and the recipient city most often seen is Pomeroy. Pullman appears as well through Washingon State Univ Foundation, but the list is dominated by Pomeroy-based organizations and public agencies.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF POMEROY | POMEROY, WA | $67,174 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY HOSPITAL | POMEROY, WA | $49,424 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SPINNERS CLUB | POMEROY, WA | $42,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY SCHOOL DISTRICT | POMEROY, WA | $41,541 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| WASHINGON STATE UNIV FOUNDATION | PULLMAN, WA | $40,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SENIOR ROUND TABLE | POMEROY, WA | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY | POMEROY, WA | $25,762 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PATAHA FLOUR MILL | POMEROY, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY COMMUNITY CENTER | POMEROY, WA | $16,391 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY ASSIST | POMEROY, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY FOOD BANK | POMEROY, WA | $14,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY SUPER CITIZEN | POMEROY, WA | $13,400 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY SWIM TEAM | POMEROY, WA | $11,300 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | WALLA WALLA, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS/WORKFORCE |
| BMAG | POMEROY, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| QUALITY BEHAVORIAL HEALTH | CLARKSTON, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY COMMUNITY CONNECTION | POMEROY, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY PIONEER ASSOCIATION | POMEROY, WA | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TOUCHET VALLEY SOCCER | DAYTON, WA | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY JR GUN CLUB | POMEROY, WA | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| WALLA WALLA SYMPHONY | WALLA WALLA, WA | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE | POMEROY, WA | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY COMMUNITY GARDEN | POMEROY, WA | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY MARKSMEN | POMEROY, WA | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| INLAND FATHERHOOD | POMEROY, WA | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY | WALLA WALLA, WA | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CITY OF POMEROY | POMEROY, WA | $122,303 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| WASHINGON STATE UNIV FOUNDATION | PULLMAN, WA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY SCHOOL DISTRICT | POMEROY, WA | $36,570 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT | POMEROY, WA | $32,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SENIOR ROUND TABLE | POMEROY, WA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PATAHA FLOUR MILL | POMEROY, WA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY | POMEROY, WA | $19,950 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY COMMUNITY CENTER | POMEROY, WA | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY HOSPITAL | POMEROY, WA | $14,896 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SPINNERS CLUB | POMEROY, WA | $14,214 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY SWIM TEAM | POMEROY, WA | $10,999 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | WALLA WALLA, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS/WORKFORCE |
| POMEROY ASSIST | POMEROY, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY FOOD BANK | POMEROY, WA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY SUPER CITIZENS | POMEROY, WA | $4,800 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY BOOSTER CLUB | POMEROY, WA | $2,653 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POMEROY JR GUN CLUB | POMEROY, WA | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| WALLA WALLA SYMPHONY | WALLA WALLA, WA | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY MARKSMEN | POMEROY, WA | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY | WALLA WALLA, WA | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| QUALITY BEHAVORIAL HEALTH | CLARKSTON, WA | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CITY OF POMEROY | POMEROY, WA | $90,302 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GARFIELD COUNTY | POMEROY, WA | $46,800 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SPINNERS CLUB | POMEROY, WA | $39,412 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
CITY OF POMEROY
$67,174GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY HOSPITAL
$49,424GENERAL OPERATIONS
SPINNERS CLUB
$42,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$41,541GENERAL OPERATIONS
SENIOR ROUND TABLE
$35,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY
$25,762GENERAL OPERATIONS
PATAHA FLOUR MILL
$20,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY COMMUNITY CENTER
$16,391GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY ASSIST
$15,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY FOOD BANK
$14,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY SUPER CITIZEN
$13,400GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY SWIM TEAM
$11,300GENERAL OPERATIONS
WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$10,000SCHOLARSHIPS/WORKFORCE
BMAG
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
QUALITY BEHAVORIAL HEALTH
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY COMMUNITY CONNECTION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY PIONEER ASSOCIATION
$3,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TOUCHET VALLEY SOCCER
$3,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY JR GUN CLUB
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
WALLA WALLA SYMPHONY
$2,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
$2,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY COMMUNITY GARDEN
$2,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
COLUMBIA COUNTY MARKSMEN
$1,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
INLAND FATHERHOOD
$1,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
$1,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
CITY OF POMEROY
$122,303GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$36,570GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
$32,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
SENIOR ROUND TABLE
$30,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
PATAHA FLOUR MILL
$20,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY
$19,950GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY COMMUNITY CENTER
$18,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY HOSPITAL
$14,896GENERAL OPERATIONS
SPINNERS CLUB
$14,214GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY SWIM TEAM
$10,999GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY ASSIST
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY FOOD BANK
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY SUPER CITIZENS
$4,800GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY BOOSTER CLUB
$2,653GENERAL OPERATIONS
POMEROY JR GUN CLUB
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
COLUMBIA COUNTY MARKSMEN
$1,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
$1,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
QUALITY BEHAVORIAL HEALTH
$1,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CITY OF POMEROY
$90,302GENERAL OPERATIONS
GARFIELD COUNTY
$46,800GENERAL OPERATIONS
SPINNERS CLUB
$39,412GENERAL OPERATIONS