The Sheppard Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 48-1124478

Foundation Overview

Based in Phoenix, AZ, The Sheppard Foundation has awarded 213 grants totaling $1,029,568 to organizations in Kansas, District of Columbia and 18 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $20 to $403,232, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,029,568
Total Assets
$1,088,750
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
13
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Growth
+400% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 23%

3 of 13 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Kansas

54% of grants are awarded in Kansas, with additional funding distributed across 19 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Wichita (78%), Overland Park (11%), Cottonwood Falls (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+123%

Strong 123% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Sheppard Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Daughters Of The American Revloutio $1,000 Washington, DC, US Historic Preservation 2023
Friends Of Sulgrave Manor $500 Sammamish, WA, US Historic Preservation 2023
Fully Informed Jury Association $10,000 Helena, MT, US Judicial Process Education 2023
Mamafilmcom $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Story Labs And Filmmaking 2023
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $252 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2023
Tallgrass Film Association $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Film Festival Programming 2023
The First Church Of Christ Scienti $4,000 Boston, MA, US Religious Programming 2023
The Principia $10,000 St Louis, MO, US Education Programming 2023
University Of Nevada Reno Fdn $1,000 Reno, NV, US Academic And Sports Scholarships 2023
Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Children's Arts Programming 2023
Wichita Swim Club $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Capital Campaign 2023
The Fundamental Literacy Foundation $100,000 Wichita, KS, US Capital Campaign - New Building 2023
Means Of Inquiry $15,000 Helena, MT, US Archaeological Studies 2023
Botanica The Wichita Gardens $125 Wichita, KS, US Public Gardens Program 2022
Daughters Of The American Revloutio $1,000 Washington, DC, US Historic Preservation 2022
Friends Of Sulgrave Manor $250 Sammamish, WA, US Historic Preservation 2022
Fully Informed Jury Association $10,000 Helena, MT, US Judicial Process Education 2022
Greater Kansas City Community Found $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Derby Ks Community Foundation 2022
Kansas Abortion Fund $10,000 Lawrence, KS, US Women's Health Services 2022
Mamafilmcom $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Story Labs And Filmmaking 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $252 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2022
Religious Coalition For Reproductiv $121 Washington, DC, US Reproductive Freedom Programming 2022
Symphony In The Flint Hills $1,500 Cottonwood Falls, KS, US Tallgrass Prairie Preservation 2022
Tallgrass Film Association $3,000 Wichita, KS, US Film Festival Programming 2022
The First Church Of Christ Scienti $1,000 Boston, MA, US Religious Programming 2022
The Principia $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Education Programming 2022
The Salvation Army $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Education Programming 2022
Trust Women Foundation $420 Wichita, KS, US Women's Health Issues 2022
University Of Nevada Ren $5,000 Reno, NV, US Swim And Dive Splash Club 2022
Verde Valley Leadship $211 Cottonwood, AZ, US Leadership Education 2022
Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Children's Arts Programming 2022
Wichita Swim Club $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Capital Campaign 2022
Wichita Swim Club $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Sponsor Splash & Dash Event 2022
Botanica The Wichita Gardens $125 Wichita, KS, US Public Gardens Program 2022
Daughters Of The American Revloutio $1,000 Washington, DC, US Historic Preservation 2022
Friends Of Sulgrave Manor $250 Sammamish, WA, US Historic Preservation 2022
Fully Informed Jury Association $10,000 Helena, MT, US Judicial Process Education 2022
Greater Kansas City Community Found $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Derby Ks Community Foundation 2022
Kansas Abortion Fund $10,000 Lawrence, KS, US Women's Health Services 2022
Mamafilmcom $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Story Labs And Filmmaking 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $252 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2022
Religious Coalition For Reproductiv $121 Washington, DC, US Reproductive Freedom Programming 2022
Symphony In The Flint Hills $1,500 Cottonwood Falls, KS, US Tallgrass Prairie Preservation 2022
Tallgrass Film Association $3,000 Wichita, KS, US Film Festival Programming 2022
The First Church Of Christ Scienti $1,000 Boston, MA, US Religious Programming 2022
The Principia $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Education Programming 2022
The Salvation Army $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Education Programming 2022
Trust Women Foundation $420 Wichita, KS, US Women's Health Issues 2022
University Of Nevada Ren $5,000 Reno, NV, US Swim And Dive Splash Club 2022
Verde Valley Leadship $211 Cottonwood, AZ, US Leadership Education 2022
Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Children's Arts Programming 2022
Wichita Swim Club $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Capital Campaign 2022
Wichita Swim Club $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Sponsor Splash & Dash Event 2022
Botanica The Wichita Gardens $125 Wichita, KS, US Public Gardens Program 2022
Daughters Of The American Revloutio $1,000 Washington, DC, US Historic Preservation 2022
Friends Of Sulgrave Manor $250 Sammamish, WA, US Historic Preservation 2022
Fully Informed Jury Association $10,000 Helena, MT, US Judicial Process Education 2022
Greater Kansas City Community Found $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Derby Ks Community Foundation 2022
Kansas Abortion Fund $10,000 Lawrence, KS, US Women's Health Services 2022
Mamafilmcom $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Story Labs And Filmmaking 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $252 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2022
Religious Coalition For Reproductiv $121 Washington, DC, US Reproductive Freedom Programming 2022
Symphony In The Flint Hills $1,500 Cottonwood Falls, KS, US Tallgrass Prairie Preservation 2022
Tallgrass Film Association $3,000 Wichita, KS, US Film Festival Programming 2022
The First Church Of Christ Scienti $1,000 Boston, MA, US Religious Programming 2022
The Principia $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Education Programming 2022
The Salvation Army $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Education Programming 2022
Trust Women Foundation $420 Wichita, KS, US Women's Health Issues 2022
University Of Nevada Ren $5,000 Reno, NV, US Swim And Dive Splash Club 2022
Verde Valley Leadship $211 Cottonwood, AZ, US Leadership Education 2022
Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Children's Arts Programming 2022
Wichita Swim Club $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Capital Campaign 2022
Wichita Swim Club $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Sponsor Splash & Dash Event 2022
Actblue Civics Inc $150 Somerville, MA, US Civic Participation 2021
Amnesty International Usa Inc $50 New York, NY, US Human Rights Efforts 2021
Arbor Day Foundation $33 Lincoln, NE, US Environmental Program 2021
National Audubon Society Inc $32 New York, NY, US Nature Conservation 2021
Botanica The Wichita Gardens $200 Wichita, KS, US Public Gardens Program 2021
Compassion & Choices $52 Portland, OR, US Hospice Care 2021
Congregation Emanu-el $100 Wichita, KS, US Religious 2021
Cooperative For Assistance & Relief $35 Atlanta, GA, US International Relief Efforts 2021
Daughters Of The American Revloutio $100 Washington, DC, US Historic Preservation 2021
Emberhope Inc $2,000 Newton, KS, US Children And Youth Health 2021
Friends Of Sulgrave Manor $500 Sammamish, WA, US Historic Preservation 2021
Fully Informed Jury Association $5,000 Helena, MT, US Judicial Process Education 2021
Human Rights Watch Inc $72 New York, NY, US Human Rights 2021
International Compaign For Tibet $42 Washington, DC, US Human Rights 2021
International Rescue Committee Inc $56 New York, NY, US Interntational Aid 2021
Kansas Abortion Fund $5,000 Lawrence, KS, US Women's Health Services 2021
League Of Women Voters $60 Raleigh, NC, US Civic Participation 2021
Mamafilmcom $6,500 Wichita, KS, US Story Labs And Filmmaking 2021
National Park Foundation $25 Washington, DC, US Nature Conservation 2021
Nature Conservancy Inc $25 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2021
Oxfam-america Inc $35 Boston, MA, US Social Rights 2021
Phillips Fundamental Learning Centr $12,000 Wichita, KS, US Sponsor Fundraiser 2021
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $252 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2021
Raise My Head Foundation $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Combat Human Trafficking 2021
Sesame Workshop $73 New York, NY, US Children's Advocacy 2021
Student Press Law Center $62 Washington, DC, US Support Student Journalists 2021
The Carter Center Inc $55 Atlanta, GA, US Human Rights 2021
The First Church Of Christ Scienti $1,000 Boston, MA, US Religious Programming 2021
The Independent School $40,000 Wichita, KS, US Educational Programming 2021
The Principia $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Education Programming 2021
The Salvation Army $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Education Programming 2021
Trust Women Foundation $5,504 Wichita, KS, US Women's Health Issues 2021
University Of Nevada Ren $1,000 Reno, NV, US Swim And Dive Splash Club 2021
Verde Valley Leadship $332 Cottonwood, AZ, US Leadership Education 2021
Waterkeeper Alliance $25 New York, NY, US Environmental Conservation 2021
Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance $500 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2021
Wichita Historical Museum $500 Wichita, KS, US Historical Preserviation 2021
Wichita Swim Club $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Community Center 2021
Wichita Symphony $3,500 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2021
Botanica The Wichita Gardens $200 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2020
Fully Informed Jury Association $2,000 Helena, MT, US Education Programming 2020
Fundamental Learning Center $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Sponsor Fundraiser 2020
Kansas Abortion Fund $2,000 Lawrence, KS, US Health Services 2020
Little Blessings $3,000 St Louis, MO, US Adoptive Support Services 2020
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $252 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2020
Sunrise Of African School $1,000 Lake Barrington, IL, US Educational Programming 2020
Tallgrass Film Associatio $4,500 Wichita, KS, US Underwrite Film Festival Programming 2020
The First Church Of Christ Scienti $1,000 Boston, MA, US Religious Programming 2020
The Second Church Of Christ Scient $200 Wichita, KS, US Relisious Programming 2020
The Independent School $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Educational Programming 2020
The Principia $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Education Programming 2020
The Salvation Army $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Education Programming 2020
Trust Women Foundation $504 Wichita, KS, US Family Health Center 2020
University Of Nevada Ren $1,000 Reno, NV, US Swim And Dive Splash Club 2020
Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2020
Wichita Swim Club $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Community Center 2020
Wichita Symphony $2,500 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2020
Coop For Assistance And Releif Ever $100 Atlanta, GA, US Humanitarian Relief 2018
Fully Informed Jury Association $5,000 Helena, MT, US Education Programming 2018
Fundamental Learning Center $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Sponsor Fundraiser 2018
Fundamental Learning Center $11,200 Wichita, KS, US Sponsor Fundraiser 2018
Little Blessings $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Adoptive Support Services 2018
Peggy Bowman Second Chance Fund $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Medical Care To Women 2018
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $100 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2018
Symphony In The Flint Hills $1,500 Cottonwood Falls, KS, US Arts Programming 2018
Tallgrass Film Associatio $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Underwrite Film Festival Programming 2018
The Independent School $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Educational Programming 2018
The Independent School $990 Wichita, KS, US Educational Programming 2018
The Principia $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Education Programming 2018
The Salvation Army $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Education Programming 2018
Trust Women Foundation $1,593 Wichita, KS, US Family Health Center 2018
University Of Nevada Ren $500 Reno, NV, US Swim And Dive Splash Club 2018
Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance $500 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2018
International Rescue Committee $138 New York, NY, US Social Services 2018
The Carter Center $300 Atlanta, GA, US Social Services 2018
Ballet Wichita $500 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2018
Historic Fort Worth Inc $200 Fort Worth, TX, US Arts Programming 2018
The Friends Of Chevalier Auditorium $1,000 Medford, MA, US Arts Programming 2018
Botanica The Wichita Gardens $125 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2018
Second Church Of Christ Scientist $100 Wichita, KS, US Religious Programming 2018
Catalyst For Peace $50 Falmouth, ME, US Social Services 2018
Foundation For Prayerful Living $1,000 Lakeside, AZ, US Religious Programming 2018
Sunrise Of Africa School Charity $500 Venice, FL, US Humanitarian Relief 2018
Verde Valley Humane Society Inc $100 Cottonwood, AZ, US Animal Shelter 2018
International Campaign For Tibet $75 Washington, DC, US Humanitarian Relief 2018
Mother Milk Bank $175 Austin, TX, US Social Services 2018
Coop For Assistance And Releif Ever $250 Atlanta, GA, US Humanitarian Relief 2017
First Church Of Christ Scientist $1,000 Boston, MA, US Religious Programming 2017
Foundation For Living And Leaning $500 Nashville, TN, US Support Center 2017
Fully Informed Jury Association $5,000 Helena, MT, US Education Programming 2017
Fundamental Learning Center $1,200 Wichita, KS, US Sponsor Fundraiser 2017
Fundamental Learning Center $11,100 Wichita, KS, US Sponsor Fundraiser 2017
Little Blessings $500 St Louis, MO, US Adoptive Support Services 2017
Peggy Bowman Second Chance Fund $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Medical Care To Women 2017
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $1,000 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2017
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $1,000 Overland Park, KS, US Sponsor Fundraiser 2017
Symphony In The Flint Hills $1,500 Cottonwood Falls, KS, US Arts Programming 2017
Tallgrass Film Associatio $1,850 Wichita, KS, US Underwrite Film Festival Programming 2017
Tallgrass Film Associatio $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Underwrite Film Festival Programming 2017
The Independent School $819 Wichita, KS, US Educational Programming 2017
The Independent School $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Educational Programming 2017
The Independent School $403,232 Wichita, KS, US Educational Programming 2017
The Principia $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Education Programming 2017
The Salvation Army $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Education Programming 2017
Trust Women Foundation $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Family Health Center 2017
Trust Women Foundation $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Family Health Center 2017
University Of Nevada Ren $1,000 Reno, NV, US Swim And Dive Splash Club 2017
Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance $500 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2017
Botanica The Wichita Gardens $65 Wichita, KS, US Botanical Garden Operations 2016
Drepung Loseling Monastery $240 Atlanta, GA, US Religious Programming 2016
First Church Of Christ Scientist $1,000 Boston, MA, US Religious Programming 2016
Fully Informed Jury Association $10,000 Helena, MT, US Education Programming 2016
Fundamental Learning Center $1,200 Wichita, KS, US Sponsor Fundraiser 2016
Fundamental Learning Center $10,800 Wichita, KS, US Literacy Programming 2016
Hope In The Valley Equine Rescue $375 Valley Center, KS, US Horse Rescue 2016
International Rescue Committee $125 New York, NY, US Humanitarian Relief 2016
Naacp $65 Baltimore, MD, US Education Programming 2016
National Women's Law Center $121 Washington, DC, US Education Programming 2016
Network For Good $103 Washington, DC, US Education Programming 2016
Nsdar $61 Washington, DC, US Education Programming 2016
Peggy Bowman Second Chance Fund $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Medical Care To Women 2016
Peggy Bowman Second Chance Fund $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Medical Care To Women 2016
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $20 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2016
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $500 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2016
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $1,000 Overland Park, KS, US Sponsor Fundraiser 2016
Planned Parenthood Of Great Plains $500 Overland Park, KS, US Women's Clinic Program 2016
Sunrise Of Africa School $500 Boston, MA, US Education Programming 2016
Symphony In The Flint Hills $1,500 Cottonwood Falls, KS, US Arts Programming 2016
Tallgrass Film Associatio $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Underwrite Film Festival Programming 2016
The Independent School $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Educational Programming 2016
The Independent School $492 Wichita, KS, US Educational Programming 2016
The Independent School $564 Wichita, KS, US Educational Programming 2016
The Principia $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Education Programming 2016
The Salvation Army $1,000 Wichita, KS, US Education Programming 2016
Trust Women Foundation $3,000 Wichita, KS, US Family Health Center 2016
University Of Nevada Ren $5,000 Reno, NV, US College Scholarships 2016
Wichita Art Museum $100 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2016
Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance $500 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2016
Wsu Dance $2,000 Wichita, KS, US Arts Programming 2016
Ywca $125 Wichita, KS, US Aid To Victims Of Domestic Violence 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 48-1124478
Website N/A
Address 2501 E CHOLLA ST Phoenix, AZ 85028-1832

Key People (1)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sheppard Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Julie Sheppard

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.