Shepherds Endowment Society
The Shepherds Endowment Fund was established in 2007 within the Good Shepherd Manor Foundation to provide a continuing source of income for Good Shepherd Manor and to do so in perpetuity.
Endowment gifts are not spent but are invested to generate annual income far beyond the life of the donor. The investment income provides a stable funding source for future operating expenses of Good Shepherd Manor.
“The SES helps the Manor have long-term financial security, which means long-term care for these special men. We want other families to feel the sense of contentment and peace knowing their loved one will always have a home providing safe and compassionate care.”
SES Members – Ed and Joan O’Brien, sister of a former resident
The Shepherds Endowment Society makes a disbursement annually into the budget of Good Shepherd Manor. These disbursements represent the gifts of love from your spirit of generosity.
They concretely manifest the Gospel message to “love one another” and the commitment to care for the “least of our brothers.”
So How Can You Ensure More Tomorrows?
To advance our mission into tomorrow, and for all of the tomorrows beyond, we need your help.
You can simply choose, according to your own situation and preference, from the options listed below with a Current Gift or a Deferred Gift through your estate plan or a combination of gifts:
| Current Gifts |
| Cash or Check |
| Debit or Credit Card |
| Recurring Gifts(e.g.: Monthly, quarterly, annually) |
| Current Pledge (e.g. within 3 years) |
| Stock/Securities |
| Required IRA Distributions |
| Real Estate |
| Deferred Gifts |
| Bequest |
| Will or Living Trust |
| Beneficiary of Life Insurance |
| Pension Plan/Other Qualified Plan |
| Closed Checking & Savings Accounts |
| Real Estate |
Membership
The Shepherds Endowment Society encourages and invites you to consider a gift at one of six membership levels.
| Member Levels | Current Gift | Deferred Gift |
|---|---|---|
| Innkeepers | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Angels | $30,000 | $60,000 |
| Archangels | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Magi | $125,000 | $250,000 |
| Guiding Stars | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| Protectors of the Innocent | $500,000 | $1 million or more |
By becoming a member of the SES, you will be ensuring a high quality-of-life and dignified care for current and future generations of individuals with special needs and their families.