The Shepherd Foundation Ltd
The Shepherd Foundation is a 501(c)(3) based in Potomac, MD that provides tuition assistance to families for Catholic elementary and high school education in the Archdiocese of Washington. The site lists EIN 52-1613402, a PO Box in Potomac, an [email protected] contact, and describes distribution of scholarship funds to partner schools.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Catholic elementary or secondary school (or a school-administered tuition assistance program) in Maryland or the Washington, DC area seeking institutional scholarship support.
Good Fit
- • Is a Catholic school or a school-administered tuition assistance fund within the Archdiocese of Washington or nearby Maryland/DC communities.
- • Seeks grants in the typical range the funder awards (roughly $5K–$42K, median around $11K–$13K).
- • Can be approached through standard institutional outreach (school-to-foundation contact).
Geography
Observed giving is regional: grants are concentrated in Maryland and Washington, DC, with about 77% of dollars staying in Maryland in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (29 distinct independent recipients); across observed years the foundation funded many different schools rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many new grantees each year and no repeats across the observed period, which suggests unfamiliar institutional applicants (schools) have been able to enter the portfolio; however, no formal application guidelines were found.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
