Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation
Historical FunderElmhurst, Illinois · EIN 36-2911506 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE RE SHEPHERD SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 660 NORTH INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, ELMHURST IL 60126 |
| Phone | 6309412300 |
| Form and materials | 1) COMPLETED APPLICATION 2) ONE PAGE DETAILING EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND EMPLOYMENT 3) ADDITIONAL PAGE(S) WITH TWO ESSAY RESPONSES 4) OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS 5) COPY OF HIGH SCHOOL'S METHOD FOR CALCULATING GPA 6) OFFICIAL ACT OR SAT TEST SCORES |
| Deadlines | APRIL 4TH |
| Restrictions | 1) A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION 2) PROVISIONALLY ACCEPTED AS A FULL-TIME STUDENT INTO AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY 3) A DEPEDENDENT CHILD OF A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE BAC ADC 1 OF IL. |
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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univeristy of Wisconsin | Madision, WI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited College Or University (Tbd) | Elmhurst, IL | Scholarship awarded by the board of trustees during fye 8/31/25. payment will be made in a future year upon satisfaction of the… | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543459349101214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2911506
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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