Sheppard Foundation
Sheppard Foundation is a private foundation based in Frisco, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $11,500 to charitable organizations.
Sheppard Foundation at a glance
In short: Sheppard Foundation gave $12K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Alabama. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,500
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,150
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $266,857
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sheppard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17 Cowboys Way 300, Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (850) 385-7600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sheppard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Auburn University Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 35% to recipients in Florida, and 9% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sheppard Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $19K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $266,857 | $12,221 | $13,265 | $11,500 | 10 | $11,500 | $10,456 | $15,091 |
| 2023 | $267,901 | $14,458 | $14,626 | $10,250 | 10 | $10,250 | $10,582 | $15,089 |
| 2022 | $268,069 | $12,521 | $24,138 | $19,350 | 13 | $19,250 | $8,133 | $16,032 |
| 2021 | $279,686 | $39,756 | $23,587 | $19,200 | 25 | — | $35,369 | $15,861 |
| 2020 | $263,517 | $11,020 | $17,582 | $12,600 | 20 | — | $6,038 | $14,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sheppard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Auburn University Foundation describes its role as operating for the exclusive benefit of Auburn University, an educational, land-grant institution. Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation says it promotes education and leadership through grants, scholarships, and awards, and Leon County Humane Society says it fosters humane treatment of animals through education and other programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $11,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest awards were $3,000 to Auburn University Foundation and $2,500 to UAB School of Dentistry. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation, Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Foundation, and Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation; and $500 each to Carillon Beach Chapel, James Madison Institute, Leon County Humane Society, and Rotary Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Stanley A. Sheppard — President/Director
- Marcia Sheppard — Secretary/Treasurer/Director
- Stanley A. Sheppard Jr. — Director
- Lee L. Sheppard — Director
Sheppard Foundation is led by Stanley A. Sheppard, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stanley A. Sheppard
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee L. Sheppard
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Sheppard
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley A. Sheppard Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Sheppard Foundation
How much does Sheppard Foundation give each year?
Sheppard Foundation gave $12K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 10 grants.
What is Sheppard Foundation's typical grant size?
Sheppard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,150, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sheppard Foundation give grants?
Sheppard Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (35%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tallahassee, FL (5 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Sheppard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Sheppard Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sheppard Foundation's largest grantees?
Sheppard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Auburn University Foundation ($3,000), UAB School of Dentistry ($2,500) and Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sheppard Foundation?
Sheppard Foundation reported $267K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sheppard Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Auburn University Foundation describes its role as operating for the exclusive benefit of Auburn University, an educational, land-grant institution. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheppard Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sheppard Foundation's EIN?
Sheppard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2679645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sheppard Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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