SHEPHER FOUNDATION
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2025 · Form 990PF · revenue $2.0M · expenses $593K · assets $2.4M
- EIN
- 45-6748619
- Address
- 16027 VENTURA BLVD STE 400, ENCINO, CA 91436-2747
- NTEE code
- T22
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (trust)
- Ruling date
- June 2012 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 2 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Shepher | TRUSTEE | 2014-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Isaac Shepher (former) | Trustee | 2014-2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIRIAM SHEPHER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2025 · 19 grants to organizations · $591K
2024 · 19 grants to organizations · $585K
2023 · 17 grants to organizations · $766K
2022 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 17 grants to individuals · $599K
2021 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 18 grants to individuals · $409K
2020 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 21 grants to individuals · $711K
2019 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 17 grants to individuals · $400K
2018 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 6 grants to individuals · $1.4M
2017 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 2 grants to individuals · $3.9M
2016 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 2 grants to individuals · $325K
2015 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 2 grants to individuals · $385K
2014 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 2 grants to individuals · $250K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2025 · 1 contributor · $1.9M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIRIAM SHEPHER | Person | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,900,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2025 · filing |
2021 · 1 contributor · $1.5M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIRIAM SHEPHER | Person | ENCINO, CA | $1,500,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing |
2019 · 1 contributor · $10K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANK OF THE WEST | Person | SAN RAMON, CA | $10,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2019 · filing |
2017 · 1 contributor · $2.0M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIRIAM SHEPHER | Person | ENCINO, CA | $1,999,999 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2017 · filing |
2016 · 1 contributor · $4.5M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIRIAM SHEPHER | Person | ENCINO, CA | $4,500,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2016 · filing |
2015 · 1 contributor · $2.0M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIRIAM SHEPHER | Person | ENCINO, CA | $2,000,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2015 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,969,276 | $593,462 | $2,438,429 | $2,438,429 | $1,900,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $36,040 | $593,557 | $1,062,615 | $1,062,615 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $0 | $767,690 | $1,620,132 | $1,620,132 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $0 | $603,246 | $2,387,822 | $2,387,822 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,500,000 | $413,102 | $2,991,068 | $2,991,068 | $1,500,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $0 | $717,089 | $1,904,170 | $1,904,170 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $10,000 | $401,660 | $2,621,259 | $2,621,259 | $10,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $0 | $1,452,146 | $3,012,919 | $3,012,919 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,999,999 | $3,940,254 | $4,465,065 | $4,465,065 | $1,999,999 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,500,000 | $328,733 | $6,405,320 | $6,405,320 | $4,500,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,000,000 | $385,860 | $2,234,053 | $2,234,053 | $2,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $0 | $250,860 | $619,913 | $619,913 | - | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,049,359 | $1,257,487 | DIRECTOR, CHAIR, SECRETARY, TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| DMK FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,182,027 | $1,344,844 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| RENEE B FISHER FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,264,993 | $1,828,447 | PRES & DIR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| GRETLER FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,803,897 | $546,286 | PRESIDENT & | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| JSLH FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,912,662 | $2,827,162 | PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR | $196,232 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| JANS FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,834,817 | $1,228,698 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,377,820 | $142,217 | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, AND TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| KIRBY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,112,240 | $1,455,523 | PRESIDENT | $15,000 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| TARBLE FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,891,045 | $467,316 | TRUSTEE | $111,360 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| INDIRA FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,883,613 | $2,446,653 | MANAGING TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| COUGAR FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,813,589 | $1,618,103 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| THE@KT FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,141,578 | $1,088,032 | President | $48,000 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| B K KEE FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,741,213 | $1,325,973 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $265,575 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| ARCADIA FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,005,987 | $4,292,346 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,086,309 | $731,101 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| J&K LAU FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,147,216 | $874,434 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| OCTOBER SAINTS FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,229,444 | $569,225 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| SUGGS FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,867,611 | $963,634 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| DE GROOT FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,023,512 | $685,600 | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| KRONER FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,640,710 | $3,213,577 | PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| KARLIN FAM FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $2,027,483 | $1,816,586 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PALOHEIMO FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,853,207 | $1,718,930 | BOARD MEMBER | $26,000 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE HEART FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,786,067 | $888,868 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $75,661 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ARON FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,746,488 | $84,314 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HEFFERNAN FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $1,718,526 | $1,607,824 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $145,000 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990PF · $593,462 spent · pay $0 · grants $590,850 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $590,850 | 99.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,550 | 0.3% | |
| Taxes | $1,037 | 0.2% | |
| Other expenses | $25 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $593,462 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990PF · $593,557 spent · pay $0 · grants $585,150 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $585,150 | 98.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $6,882 | 1.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,500 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $25 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $593,557 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $767,690 spent · pay $0 · grants $765,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $765,500 | 99.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,165 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $25 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $767,690 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $603,246 spent · pay $0 · grants $598,800 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $598,800 | 99.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,896 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,350 | 0.2% | |
| Other expenses | $200 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $603,246 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $413,102 spent · pay $0 · grants $408,625 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $408,625 | 98.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,127 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,350 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $413,102 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $717,089 spent · pay $0 · grants $710,800 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $710,800 | 99.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,929 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,350 | 0.2% | |
| Other expenses | $10 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $717,089 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $401,660 spent · pay $0 · grants $400,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $400,500 | 99.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,150 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $10 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $401,660 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $1,452,146 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,446,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,446,000 | 99.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,826 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,150 | 0.1% | |
| Other expenses | $170 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,452,146 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $3,940,254 spent · pay $0 · grants $3,925,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,925,000 | 99.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $8,569 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $6,525 | 0.2% | |
| Other expenses | $160 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $3,940,254 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $328,733 spent · pay $0 · grants $325,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $325,000 | 98.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,673 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $900 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $160 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $328,733 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $385,860 spent · pay $0 · grants $385,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $385,000 | 99.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $850 | 0.2% | |
| Other expenses | $10 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $385,860 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $250,860 spent · pay $0 · grants $250,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $250,000 | 99.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $850 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $10 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $250,860 | 100% |
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