The Foundation at Shield Ranch
The Foundation at Shield Ranch is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.7M in total assets. In 2024, it made $1.7M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $500.
The Foundation at Shield Ranch at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,665,143
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,725,169
- -75.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,739,252
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,120,517
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation at Shield Ranch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center Round Mountain, TX | General Support of the Organization | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,665,143 | $1,725,169 | $2,120,517 | — | — | $1,739,252 | $500 |
| 2023 | $15,506,820 | $7,129,469 | $2,107,452 | — | — | $1,731,613 | $10,492 |
| 2022 | $16,120,152 | $2,051,581 | $1,454,296 | — | — | $1,345,115 | $6,248 |
| 2021 | $9,278,581 | $5,561,669 | $853,842 | — | — | $850,590 | $528,662 |
| 2020 | $4,628,332 | $1,796,069 | $893,428 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $48,306 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation at Shield Ranch is led by Andrea Mellard, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Mellard
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$61K (2021) → $131K (2024)
Vera Ayres Bowen
President & Trustee
V.p., Treasurer & Trustee → V.p. & Trustee, 2021
V.p. & Trustee → President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ayres Domenech
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Bowers Ayres
Trustee
Secretary & Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Ayres Bowen
Secretary & Trustee
Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Shield Ayres
President Emeritus & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Alinka Bowen
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Ayres (2020–2023) — President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $131K, to Andrea Mellard (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation at Shield Ranch
How large is The Foundation at Shield Ranch?
The Foundation at Shield Ranch reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is The Foundation at Shield Ranch?
The Foundation at Shield Ranch is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Austin, TX. It holds $14.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Foundation at Shield Ranch operate?
The Foundation at Shield Ranch has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Foundation at Shield Ranch's EIN?
The Foundation at Shield Ranch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2432946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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