Jane and Tad Shepard Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMenasha, Wisconsin · EIN 56-2547434 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,750 and $8,750.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM A SHEPARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 WILLOW LANE, MENASHA WI 54952 |
| Phone | 9207226106 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION INDICATING RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE OF GRANT AND EVIDENCE OF 501(C)(3) STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
77% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Children Excel Project Inc | Westmont, IL | General | $8,750 |
| Future Urban Leaders | Milwaukee, WI | General | $8,750 |
| Hopekids Minnesota | Eden Prairie, MN | Generalgeneral | $8,750 |
| Imagine a Day Inc | Oconomowoc, WI | General | $8,750 |
| Mamie's Poppy Plates | Little Rock, AR | General | $8,750 |
| Wayside Food Programs | Portland, ME | General | $8,750 |
| Teens Inc | Nederland, CO | General | $8,750 |
| The Grove Project | Madison, NJ | General | $5,000 |
| Good Grief | Morristown, NJ | General | $3,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621059349100547
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2547434
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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