Private foundation · EIN 56-2547434 · Menasha, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jane and Tad Shepard Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $8,750.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $70K total, median $8,750. 22% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$70K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in WI
22%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

Written application indicating recipient organization, purpose of grant and evidence of 501(c)(3) status Contact: William a Shepard, 398 Willow Lane, Menasha, Wi, 9207226106 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Active Children Excel Project IncWestmont, ILGeneral$8,750
Future Urban LeadersMilwaukee, WIGeneral$8,750
Hopekids MinnesotaEden Prairie, MNGeneralgeneral$8,750
Imagine a Day IncOconomowoc, WIGeneral$8,750
Mamie's Poppy PlatesLittle Rock, ARGeneral$8,750
Wayside Food ProgramsPortland, MEGeneral$8,750
Teens IncNederland, COGeneral$8,750
The Grove ProjectMadison, NJGeneral$5,000
Good GriefMorristown, NJGeneral$3,750

By state: Wisconsin 2 · Illinois 1 · New Jersey 2 · Minnesota 1 · Arkansas 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Jane and Tad Shepard Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Menasha, Wisconsin, administered in care of Jpmorgan Services Inc, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Jane and Tad Shepard Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written application indicating recipient organization, purpose of grant and evidence of 501(c)(3) status Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Jane and Tad Shepard Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $70K across 9 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Jane and Tad Shepard Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New Jersey (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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