The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 111 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$37.0 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 93 | $31.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 102 | $33.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 111 | $37.0 million |
How to apply
The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 43 | $574,260 |
| California | 18 | $122,000 |
| New York | 8 | $96,500 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $82,300 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $82,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $43,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Branches Inc | ID program | $50,000 |
| Loomis Inst | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| JCS S FL | Case Management | $40,000 |
| So FL PMG Inc | Impact Fund | $40,000 |
| Don Adv Char Giv | Funding Daniel J. Bussel & Raquelle de la Rocha Do Donor Advised Fund Acct No. 4235-4523 | $35,000 |
| We Ct Inc | Sembrando Justicia Campaign | $30,000 |
| Ajc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Duke U | to fund the Ann B. Bussel Grant to be awarded by T Sherwood, Duke University Department of Biology | $25,000 |
| Hillel the Fdn for Jwh Camp Life | 2026 Fact Finding Journey (Perspectives Trip) for UCLA Student Leaders and Israel Learning Fellowships | $25,000 |
| Ref Asst Ally Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Zoo MIA Fdn Inc | Education Outreach | $25,000 |
| Loomis Inst | 2025-26 Annual Fund | $22,000 |
| Ruth K Br Bay Hbr K-8 Ctr | Ann Bussel Teaching Award Grants | $20,660 |
| Individual | Opportunity Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Duke U | Trinity College Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Elev Acc Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Mia Dade Col Fdn Inc | Museum of Art & Design: Publication; Distribution of Freedom Tower Broadsheet; Immigrant Archive Project | $20,000 |
| Mus Cont Art Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Ref Asst Ally Inc | Employment Growth | $20,000 |
| Ref Asst Ally Inc | Employment Growth | $20,000 |
| Ruth K Br Bay Hbr K-8 Ctr | In support of the Tutoring Program during this 2025-26 school year | $20,000 |
| SYE INIT Inc | Unrestricted Operating | $20,000 |
| The UCLA Fdn | UCLA School of Law - The Shepard Broad Scholarship Fund (30559C) | $20,000 |
| Wmns Fd Mia-Dade Inc | Grantmaking Fund | $20,000 |
| Brigid All Inc | General Support | $18,000 |
| DKT Int Inc | Women on Waves | $17,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Hillel the Fdn for Jwh Camp Life | 2026 Fact Finding Journey (Perspectives Trip) for UCLA Student Leaders and Israel Learning Fellowships | $15,000 |
| Mia Dade Col Fdn Inc | Book Fair | $15,000 |
| Nif | Outreach | $15,000 |
| Rnsm Evgld Sch Inc | Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| Twn Bay Hbr Isl | Town Picnic | $12,500 |
| AI Justice | General Support | $10,000 |
| Child Ber Ctr Inc | Extended Shiva Project | $10,000 |
| Gablestage Inc | Education Programs | $10,000 |
| ICIVICS Inc | Sandra Day O'Connor Educator Award | $10,000 |
| JCS S FL | CEO Discretionary Funds | $10,000 |
| Jud Ref Cong | RRIJ Fund | $10,000 |
| Leo Baeck Ed Ctr Fdn | Emergency expenses and relief efforts at Haifa resulting from the state of war between Israel and Iran | $10,000 |
| Mem Ctr Repro | Unrestricted Operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Berman
- Ann B Bussel
- Daniel J Bussel
- Deborah Bussel
- John M Bussel
Questions people ask
Does The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Berman (Dir, Treas), Ann B Bussel (Dir, Chairperson), Daniel J Bussel (Dir, Sec) and Deborah Bussel (Dir, Pres) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.