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The Sheppard Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL INC
$655.9K
43%
Trust Women Foundation Inc
$252K
17%
FUNDAMENTAL LITERACY FOUNDATION
$100K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$175
Median 2nd year grant
$980
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION give?
THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Montana, and Missouri. 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 THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $18 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL INC, Trust Women Foundation Inc, and FUNDAMENTAL LITERACY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION?
THE SHEPPARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.