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The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc

Wilmington, Delaware  ·  EIN 590998866  ·  Private foundation

The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.0M in grants paid and $21.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 584 individual grants from this funder — $6.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.3M
Total assets
584
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc funds

The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, immigrants & refugees, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesimmigrants & refugeeswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Duke University
for the establishment of the Morris N. Broad Professorship in Neuroscience
Durham, NC$250K2017
New York Law School
creation of the "Center for Clinical and Experiential Learning"
New York, NY$100K2017
University of Florida Foundation Inc
endowment fund for community outreach initiatives of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Department of BioMedical Engineering
Gainesville, FL$75K2020
Temple Beth Sholom
To increase the endowment of the Broad Bussel Educational Enhancement Fund
Miami Beach, FL$75K2023
Temple Beth Sholom
Broad Bussel Educational Enhancement Fund
Miami Beach, FL$75K2022
Loomis Institute
Student Travel and Study Abroad Program
Windsor, CT$70K2017
Florida International University Foundation Inc
endowment fund for the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series managed by the Steven J. Green School of International & Publi
Miami, FL$62K2020
Jewish Community Services of South Florida Inc
to establish the Refugee Resettlement & Placement Program at JCS as an affiliate of HIAS
Miami, FL$60K2022
Leo Baeck Education Center Foundation
development and implementation of a plan to organize and mobilize a Leo Baeck alumni community
Houston, TX$55K2020
Barry University Inc
Institute for Immigration Studies
Miami Shores, FL$54K2022
Loomis Institute
Support of Refugee Students
Windsor, CT$50K2022
Schwab Charitable Fund
Daniel J. Bussel & Raquelle de la Rocha Donor Advised Fund
San Francisco, CA$50K2022
Schwab Charitable Fund
Daniel J. Bussel & Raquelle de la Rocha Donor Advised Fund
San Francisco, CA$50K2023
Loomis Institute
Support of Refugee Students
Windsor, CT$50K2023
Americans for Immigrant Justice
General & Unrestricted
Miami, FL$50K2020

The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.2M
2018$646K
2020$1.0M
2022$1.1M
2023$1.0M
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc

The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc

Does The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc fund?
The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Duke University, New York Law School, University of Florida Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 584 grants.
Where is The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc located?
The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 590998866.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.