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Sheppard Foundation

Preselected recipients only Frisco, Texas · EIN 752679645

Sheppard Foundation is a private foundation in Frisco, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $11,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was up from $10,250 the year before.

0% of its 2023 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$10,25010$308,668
2023$11,50010$266,857

How to apply

Sheppard Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Sheppard Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama3$6,500
Florida6$4,000
Tennessee1$1,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Auburn University Foundation
Auburn, AL
Helps support the programs of the foundation.$3,000
Uab School of Dentistry
Birmingham, AL
To optimize oral health in alabama and beyond through teaching, service, scholarly activities and patient care.$2,500
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation
Memphis, TN
Providing academic scholarships.$1,000
Quarterbacking Children's Health Foundation
Birmingham, AL
To support the mission of providing funds to fulfill medical needs for children whose needs would otherwise be unmet.$1,000
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Foundation
Tallahassee, FL
To benefit the operations of tallahassee memorial healthcare, inc. In transforming care, advancing health & improving lives.$1,000
Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation
Tallahassee, FL
To provide academic scholarships to deserving high school students who have overcome significant obstacles.$1,000
Carillion Beach Chapel
Carillion Beach, FL
To help restore the meeting house and bell tower which are community landmarks$500
James Madison Institute
Tallahassee, FL
Seek to advance public policy solutions that provide citizens of fl greater access to economic opportunities.$500
Leon County Humane Society
Tallahassee, FL
The mission is to relieve animal suffering & prevent animal cruelty.$500
Rotary Foundation
Tallahassee, FL
Develop community service projects that address many of today's most critical issues.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sheppard Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Sheppard Foundation give?

$11,500 in tax year 2023, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Sheppard Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Stanley A Sheppard (President/Director), Marcia Sheppard (Sect/Treas/Director), Stanley A Sheppard Jr (Director) and Lee L Sheppard (Director).

What does Sheppard Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.

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