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The Shepard Broad Foundation, Inc.
Shepard Broad arrived in the United States as
an orphan at the age of thirteen. Overcoming
many obstacles, his achievements as a
lawyer, banker, philanthropist and leading
citizen of South Florida are legendary.
He founded the town of Bay Harbor Islands
and served as its mayor for 26 years. The Broad
Causeway spanning Biscayne Bay is named
in his honor. He founded American Savings
& Loan Association of Florida, a three billion
dollar banking institution that is now a part of
Wachovia Bank. In 1946 he founded the law
firm of Broad & Cassel, which now serves
several major cities in Florida.
Shepard Broad and his wife Ruth, through
the legacy of The Shepard Broad Foundation,
Inc., have given generous support to major
universities and hospitals throughout the world
including Florida International University,
Barry University, University of Florida,
Florida State University and the Shepard Broad Law School
at Nova Southeastern University.
His illustrious life ended on November 6, 2001
at the age of ninety-five. His beloved wife, Ruth,
died on December 26, 1989.
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