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SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

Shepherdstown, WV, US
501(c)3
EIN
55-6020064
Regional Funder
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SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

Shepherdstown, WV, US
501(c)3
EIN
55-6020064
Regional Funder

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Est.

1961

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Shepherd University Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within its community, having paid a total of $1.5 million across 15 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV.
Total Funding Given

$1.5M

2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$29.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.7K
K
Karl L Wolf
Board Member
J
James S Scott
Board Member
W
W Gregory Snellings
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC give?
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in West Virginia and Virginia. 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 UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SHEPHERDSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC, EASTERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION, and CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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