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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 59-0998866

The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 111 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $1,138,560

    Grants listed
    111
    Assets, end of year
    $25,764,103
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,007,150

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $23,951,141
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,030,187

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $23,814,911
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,099,333

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $23,925,635
  • Tax year 2021

    $871,475

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $23,843,596
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,028,181

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $21,261,763
  • Tax year 2019

    $633,825

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $19,741,507
  • Tax year 2018

    $646,062

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $18,629,064

Grants paid in 2025

111 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Branches IncMiami, FL

    ID program

    $50,000
  2. Loomis InstWindsor, CT

    Scholarship

    $50,000
  3. JCS S FLNorth Miami, FL

    Case Management

    $40,000
  4. So FL PMG IncMiami, FL

    Impact Fund

    $40,000
  5. Don Adv Char GivOmaha, NE

    Funding Daniel J. Bussel & Raquelle de la Rocha Do Donor Advised Fund Acct No. 4235-4523

    $35,000
  6. We Ct IncFlorida City, FL

    Sembrando Justicia Campaign

    $30,000
  7. AJCNew York, NY

    General Support

    $25,000
  8. Duke UDurham, NC

    to fund the Ann B. Bussel Grant to be awarded by T Sherwood, Duke University Department of Biology

    $25,000
  9. Hillel the Fdn for Jwh Camp LifeLos Angeles, CA

    2026 Fact Finding Journey (Perspectives Trip) for UCLA Student Leaders and Israel Learning Fellowships

    $25,000
  10. Ref Asst Ally IncCoral Gables, FL

    General Support

    $25,000
  11. Zoo MIA Fdn IncMiami, FL

    Education Outreach

    $25,000
  12. Loomis InstWindsor, CT

    2025-26 Annual Fund

    $22,000
  13. Ruth K Br Bay Hbr K-8 CtrBay Harbor Islands, FL

    Ann Bussel Teaching Award Grants

    $20,660
  14. Barry UMiami Shores, FL

    Opportunity Scholarship Fund

    $20,000
  15. Duke UDurham, NC

    Trinity College Annual Fund

    $20,000
  16. Elev Acc IncChampaign, IL

    General Support

    $20,000
  17. Mia Dade Col Fdn IncMiami, FL

    Museum of Art & Design: Publication; Distribution of Freedom Tower Broadsheet; Immigrant Archive Project

    $20,000
  18. Mus Cont Art IncNorth Miami, FL

    General Support

    $20,000
  19. Ref Asst Ally IncCoral Gables, FL

    Employment Growth

    $20,000
  20. Ref Asst Ally IncCoral Gables, FL

    Employment Growth

    $20,000
  21. Ruth K Br Bay Hbr K-8 CtrBay Harbor Islands, FL

    In support of the Tutoring Program during this 2025-26 school year

    $20,000
  22. SYE INIT IncNew York, NY

    Unrestricted Operating

    $20,000
  23. The UCLA FdnLos Angeles, CA

    UCLA School of Law - The Shepard Broad Scholarship Fund (30559C)

    $20,000
  24. Wmns Fd Mia-Dade IncMiami, FL

    Grantmaking Fund

    $20,000
  25. Brigid All IncNew York, NY

    General Support

    $18,000
  26. DKT Int IncWashington, DC

    Women on Waves

    $17,000
  27. Barry UMiami Shores, FL

    Scholarships

    $15,000
  28. Hillel the Fdn for Jwh Camp LifeLos Angeles, CA

    2026 Fact Finding Journey (Perspectives Trip) for UCLA Student Leaders and Israel Learning Fellowships

    $15,000
  29. Mia Dade Col Fdn IncMiami, FL

    Book Fair

    $15,000
  30. NifNew York, NY

    Outreach

    $15,000
  31. Rnsm Evgld Sch IncCoconut Grove, FL

    Annual Fund

    $15,000
  32. Twn Bay Hbr IslBay Harbor Islands, FL

    Town Picnic

    $12,500
  33. AI JusticeMiami, FL

    General Support

    $10,000
  34. Child Ber Ctr IncMiami, FL

    Extended Shiva Project

    $10,000
  35. Gablestage IncCoral Gables, FL

    Education Programs

    $10,000
  36. ICIVICS IncCambridge, MA

    Sandra Day O'Connor Educator Award

    $10,000
  37. JCS S FLNorth Miami, FL

    CEO Discretionary Funds

    $10,000
  38. Jud Ref CongDurham, NC

    RRIJ Fund

    $10,000
  39. Leo Baeck Ed Ctr FdnHouston, TX

    Emergency expenses and relief efforts at Haifa resulting from the state of war between Israel and Iran

    $10,000
  40. Mem Ctr ReproMemphis, TN

    Unrestricted Operating

    $10,000
  41. Mem Ctr ReproMemphis, TN

    Unrestricted Operating

    $10,000
  42. Ref Asst Ally IncCoral Gables, FL

    Job Skills Development

    $10,000
  43. Tmpl Isr H-woodLos Angeles, CA

    General Support

    $10,000
  44. The Fountainhead Res IncMiami, FL

    General Support

    $10,000
  45. We Ct IncFlorida City, FL

    General Support

    $10,000
  46. Wmns Repro Rgtd Asst PrjSanta Monica, CA

    General Support

    $10,000
  47. Yale UNew Haven, CT

    SOM Alumni Fund

    $10,000
  48. DKT Int IncWashington, DC

    Women on Waves

    $8,000
  49. Don Adv Char GivOmaha, NE

    Funding Daniel J. Bussel & Raquelle de la Rocha Do The Ruth K. Broad Biomedical Research Foundation

    $8,000
  50. New Wld Sym IncMiami Beach, FL

    Music Lab

    $7,500
  51. Repro TLCBerwyn, IL

    Medical training

    $7,500
  52. Repro TLCBerwyn, IL

    Medical training

    $7,500
  53. Brigid All IncNew York, NY

    General Support

    $7,000
  54. Amer Frds of the Heb UNew York, NY

    scholarships

    $6,000
  55. Mia Dade Col Fdn IncMiami, FL

    Book Fair

    $6,000
  56. U MiaMiami, FL

    Lecture Series

    $6,000
  57. Benning Acad Mus FdnSherman Oaks, CA

    Mexican Music Academies

    $5,000
  58. Duke UDurham, NC

    For the work being conducted by Dr. Nina Sherwood, Duke University Department of Biology

    $5,000
  59. Elev Acc IncChampaign, IL

    General Support

    $5,000
  60. Enl Lat NCKnightdale, NC

    General Support

    $5,000
  61. Fdn for Ind Rts and Exp IncPhiladelphia, PA

    General Support

    $5,000
  62. Duke UDurham, NC

    General Support

    $5,000
  63. Henry E Huntington Lib & Art GlySan Marino, CA

    General Support

    $5,000
  64. ICIVICS IncCambridge, MA

    General Support

    $5,000
  65. JAFCO Child Fdn IncSunrise, FL

    Marge Flanz Alumni Circle Endowment Fund

    $5,000
  66. LA Lawyers PhilLos Angeles, CA

    General Support

    $5,000
  67. Mia Cty Ballet IncMiami Beach, FL

    Explore Dance Residency program at Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center

    $5,000
  68. Mus Cont Art IncNorth Miami, FL

    General Support

    $5,000
  69. Pelican Hbr Seabird Sta IncMiami, FL

    In support of wildlife program

    $5,000
  70. Regt UCLA - RIVRiverside, CA

    BioMedical Research

    $5,000
  71. Wmns Emer Net IncMiami, FL

    General Support

    $5,000
  72. Wmns Repro Rgtd Asst PrjSanta Monica, CA

    General Support

    $5,000
  73. Yng Ptrns Opera IncMaimi, FL

    In School performances

    $5,000
  74. Mia Dade Col Fdn IncMiami, FL

    Book Fair

    $4,000
  75. Ruth K Br Bay Hbr K-8 CtrBay Harbor Islands, FL

    ABB Teaching Awards

    $3,750
  76. Exch for ChgMiami, FL

    General Support

    $3,600
  77. Deborah Prj IncMerion Station, PA

    General Support

    $3,500
  78. Ctr for the Adv of Jwh Ed IncMiami, FL

    General Support

    $3,000
  79. Henry E Huntington Lib & Art GlySan Marino, CA

    2026 Fellows Program

    $3,000
  80. Jwh Fac Resil GrpBeverly Hills, CA

    General Support

    $3,000
  81. Syr USyracuse, NY

    Ruth Kugel Broad Endowed Scholarship Fund

    $3,000
  82. Arts Bal tht of FL IncAventura, FL

    aftercare outreach program at RKBBH K-8 Center.

    $2,500
  83. Car Ab FdDurham, NC

    General Support

    $2,500
  84. Commonsense Childbirth IncWinter Garden, FL

    General Support

    $2,500
  85. Dur-Chp Hill Jwh FedDurham, NC

    the Jewish Film Festival

    $2,500
  86. Frds of Danl CtrChevy Chase, MD

    General Support

    $2,500
  87. Leo Baeck Ed Ctr FdnHouston, TX

    Haifa Educational Programs

    $2,500
  88. LA FD FdnLos Angeles, CA

    Equipment

    $2,500
  89. NCJWWashington, DC

    Rabbi Zfund

    $2,500
  90. Pro Pub IncNew York, NY

    General Support

    $2,500
  91. Ruth K Br Bay Hbr K-8 CtrBay Harbor Islands, FL

    Teaching Prize

    $2,500
  92. SyaNorth Andover, MA

    SYA Fund

    $2,500
  93. So FL PBS IncBoynton Beach, FL

    General Support

    $2,500
  94. SW Org ProjAlbuquerque, NM

    Unrestricted Operating

    $2,500
  95. SW Org ProjAlbuquerque, NM

    Unrestricted Operating

    $2,500
  96. Rsn FdnLos Angeles, CA

    General Support

    $2,500
  97. Treepeople IncBeverly Hills, CA

    General Support

    $2,500
  98. Fulford Elem Sch PTAN Miami Beach, FL

    Teaching Prize

    $2,250
  99. A E Kelly Ed FdnDurham, NC

    Scholarships

    $1,800
  100. Fisher Hs Fdn IncRockville, MD

    General Support

    $1,500
  101. LA Phil AssocLos Angeles, CA

    General Support

    $1,500
  102. NCFPWashington, DC

    General Support

    $1,500
  103. NC Mus Art Fdn IncRaleigh, NC

    Judaica Collection

    $1,500
  104. Oakwood SchN Hollywood, CA

    General Support

    $1,500
  105. Dur-Chp Hill Jwh FedDurham, NC

    Lerner School Annual Fund

    $1,000
  106. Dur-Chp Hill Jwh FedDurham, NC

    the Jewish Book Fair

    $1,000
  107. Dur-Chp Hill Jwh FedDurham, NC

    The Great Challah Bake (Shabbat Fund)

    $1,000
  108. Reed InstPortland, OR

    General Support

    $1,000
  109. UNC - Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    UNC Hillel

    $1,000
  110. Wikimedia Fdn IncWashington, DC

    General Support

    $1,000
  111. Link GloLong Beach, CA

    General Support

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Religion1 grant $50,00044% of the total
  2. Civil rights1 grant $25,00022% of the total
  3. Health3 grants $17,50015% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $15,00013% of the total
  5. Community development1 grant $2,5002% of the total
  6. Environment1 grant $2,5002% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $1,5001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida43 grants $574,260
  2. California18 grants $122,000
  3. New York8 grants $96,500
  4. North Carolina14 grants $82,300
  5. Connecticut3 grants $82,000
  6. Nebraska2 grants $43,000
  7. Illinois4 grants $40,000
  8. District of Columbia5 grants $30,000
  9. Tennessee2 grants $20,000
  10. Massachusetts3 grants $17,500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Karen BermanDir, Treas Hours 1Pay $2,500
  • Ann B BusselDir, Chairperson Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daniel J BusselDir, Sec Hours 1Pay $2,500
  • Deborah BusselDir, Pres Hours 10Pay $0
  • John M BusselDir, VP Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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