AI Summary
The Shepherd Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2021, the foundation awarded a total of $422,000 across seven grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BOV FOUNDATION INC
$211K
17%
Bessemer Giving Fund Inc.
$211K
17%
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC
$150K
12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHEPHERD FOUNDATION?
No. SHEPHERD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHEPHERD FOUNDATION give?
SHEPHERD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, Florida, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SHEPHERD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHEPHERD FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHEPHERD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, SHEPHERD FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $422 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHEPHERD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2021, SHEPHERD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOV FOUNDATION INC, Bessemer Giving Fund Inc., and HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHEPHERD FOUNDATION?
SHEPHERD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.