Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship Committee
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 62-6047221 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ALISA MCMURTRY CO REGIONS BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 4TH AVENUE NORTH, NASHVILLE TN 37219 |
| Phone | 6157482044 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT GRANTINTERFACE.COM/REGIONSSCHOLARSHIP/COMMON/LOGON.ASPX |
| Deadlines | NEW APPLICATIONS DUE BY MAY 1. RENEWAL APPLICATIONS DUE BY JANUARY 15 |
| Restrictions | STUDENTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Scholarships | $21,000 |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Tn Technological University | Cookeville, TN | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Mississippi | University, MS | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Ut Health & Science Center | Memphis, TN | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating | $1,500 |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Murray State University | Murray, KY | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Lee University | Cleveland, TN | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Bethel University | St Paul, MN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Mississippi State University | Ms State, MS | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $76,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103348
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6047221
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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