Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation
Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Austin, Texas. The organization was established in December 2013 and operates as a philanthropic entity dedicated to improving the quality of life for Central Texas residents through strategic grant funding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$383K
+13.5% YoY
Grant Count
14
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+13.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is committed to providing Central Texas residents with access to quality education, affordable housing, and other essential services that enhance opportunity and improve quality of life.
The foundation's guiding principles emphasize:
- Partnership with organizations that improve the lives of Central Texans, with special emphasis on organizations that turn entrepreneurial ideas into effective and impactful solutions
- Engagement that is meaningful with organizations and their beneficiaries to optimize and ensure results and impact
- Data-driven results for Central Texans
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants primarily for general support to various organizations. Recent grant activity shows:
Grant Range
**: $500 to $101,000
Average Grant
**: $26,100
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple geographic areas including Austin, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Houston, Monument, Richardson, and Washington. It operates in Colorado, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, and Texas, with a primary focus on Central Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $6.85 million
- Total Revenue: $1.86 million
- Total Expenses: $466,000
- Total Liabilities: $37,500
- Total Giving: $383,250
Revenue Sources (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $307,708
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,555,846
The foundation has zero employees and operates with a lean administrative structure.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of directors who serve without compensation:
- Eugene Shepherd Jr., Director
- Robin Beasley Shepherd, Director
- James L. Shepherd, Director
- Ben Shepherd
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUGENE SHEPHERD JR | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| ROBIN BEASLEY SHEPHERD | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| EUGENE BYRON SHEPHERD III | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BEN SHEPHERD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SAM SHEPHERD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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