Robert E Shepherd Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert E Shepherd Foundation is a private foundation in Elmhurst, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$78,448
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $25,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 5 | $70,735 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 5 | $78,448 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Re Shepherd Scholarship Foundat 660 North Industrial Drive, Elmhurst, IL 60126 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 941-2300 |
| What to submit | 1) completed application 2) one page detailing extra-curricular activities and employment 3) additional page(s) with two essay responses 4) official high school transcripts 5) copy of high school's method for calculating gpa 6) official act or sat test scores |
| Deadlines | April 4th |
| Restrictions | 1) a high school senior at the time of application 2) provisionally accepted as a full-time student into an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university 3) a depedendent child of a member in good standing of the bac adc 1 of il. |
What Robert E Shepherd Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univeristy of Wisconsin on Behalf of Ilan Cambaliza | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois University on Behalf of Lucas Smardo | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Loyola University on Behalf of Max Bruzga | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois on Behalf of Robert Munaco | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Indiana University on Behalf of Ryan Burns | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Volpentesta
- Mike Petritis
- Dan Kuckowski
- Ruben Collazo - Past
Questions people ask
Does Robert E Shepherd Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 4th.
How much does Robert E Shepherd Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert E Shepherd Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Volpentesta (Trustee), Mike Petritis (Trustee), Dan Kuckowski (Trustee) and Ruben Collazo - Past (Trustee).
What does Robert E Shepherd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.