The Sheppard Foundation
Historical FunderDarien, Connecticut · EIN 22-6388719 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $206,869.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN W SHEPPARD JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 DAVIS LANE, DARIEN CT 06820 |
| Phone | 2036551754 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY LETTER STATING THE PURPOSE,NEEDS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. SHOULD INCLUDE PROOF OF SEC 501(C)(3) STATUS. (COPY OF DETERMINATION LETTER IS SUFFICIENT). |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS FOR RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING, LITERARY,EDUCATIONAL AND PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN OR ANIMALS WITHIN THE U.S. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John & Lynn Sheppard Family Fd | St Louis, MO | Charitable | $850,191 |
| The John & Lynn Sheppard Family Fd | St Louis, MO | Charitable | $206,869 |
| American Red Cross | Farmington, CT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of South Georg | Thomasville, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,117,060 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,975,244 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521329349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6388719
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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