The Shepard Family Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 52-2135634 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$22.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
93% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | General fund | $252,481 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | General fund | $130,162 |
| Catholic Charities | Baltimore, MD | General fund | $112,205 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General fund | $104,850 |
| US Chamber of Commerce | Washington, DC | Hiring our heros program | $104,850 |
| Frontera Healthcare Network | Menard, TX | General fund | $103,987 |
| Friends of Mason County Sheriff | Shelton, WA | General fund | $50,000 |
| San Angelo Area Foundation | San Angelo, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| Rural Health Initiative | Raeligh, NC | General fund | $30,000 |
| UT MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General fund | $25,999 |
| Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Ctr | Baltimore, MD | general fund | $21,813 |
| Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation | Tuckahoe, NY | General fund | $20,708 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | Dallas, TX | General fund | $15,000 |
| American Junior Golf Association | Braselton, GA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Angel Reach | Conroe, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| At&t Performance Arts Centre | Dallas, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Borderlands Research Institute | Valley Village, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cynthia Woods Pavilion | The Woodlands, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Gloucester Institute | Gloucester, VA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mason Food Bank | Mason, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Mason Volunteer Fire Dept | Mason, WV | General fund | $10,000 |
| National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center | Savannah, GA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research | Memphis, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sunshine Acres Childrens Home | Mesa, AZ | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Jensen Project | Irving, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Marion School Foundation | Marion, IA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mason Booster Club | Mason, WV | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mason Tennis Association | Mason, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,182,055 | 31 |
| 2024 | $889,371 | 33 |
| 2023 | $751,772 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2135634
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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