The Shepherd Foundation
Accepts applications
The Shepherd Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $362,100 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $362,100 and the largest $362,100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$362,100
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$362,100
- Largest grant$362,100
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $367,600 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $367,616 | 1 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $367,600 | 1 | $9.5 million |
| 2025 | $362,100 | 1 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Shepherd Foundation 10 Shepherd Woods Road, Saint Louis, MO 63131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 965-2434 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required, but written solicitation is preferred. The application must show the name and address of the recipient organization, the intended use of the request, and the tax status and purpose of the organization making the request. No telephone solicitations will be accepted. |
| Deadlines | None sspecified |
| Restrictions | Grants are evaluated on a individual basis and compared to the purposes of our family foundation before seeking funding it is advised that all grant applicants secure the sponsorship of at least one director every approved grant must be funded from the annual allocation of a directors funds |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $362,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule 1 Attached | Charitable contributions | $362,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Susanne Shepherd
- Susan Ittner
- Charles T Shepherd II
- Sally Haimbaugh
- James Medart
Questions people ask
Does The Shepherd Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None sspecified.
How much does The Shepherd Foundation give?
$362,100 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $362,100.
Who runs The Shepherd Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susanne Shepherd (Director), Susan Ittner (Director), Charles T Shepherd II (Director) and Sally Haimbaugh (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.