Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.3 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.3 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $383,250 the year before.
74% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $443,748 | 17 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $337,767 | 14 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $383,250 | 14 | $9.7 million |
| 2025 | $3.3 million | 23 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $3.2 million |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $17,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | General support | $1.1 million |
| Breakthrough Central Texas | General support | $993,393 |
| Foundation Communities | General support | $333,334 |
| Uatx | General support | $240,000 |
| Integral Care | General support | $168,750 |
| Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd | General support | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Texas | General support | $70,000 |
| Austin Angels | General support | $50,000 |
| Preservation Austin | General support | $50,000 |
| Other Ones Foundation Inc | General support | $47,500 |
| Huntry Hill Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| I Live Here I Give Here | General support | $25,000 |
| Mission Accomplished | General support | $25,000 |
| Trinity Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | General support | $17,500 |
| The David Phillips Foundation | General support | $12,000 |
| Best Defense Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| LSU in Shreveport Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Texsar | General support | $10,000 |
| Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillside Early Childhood Center | General support | $1,500 |
| West Texas Food Bank | General support | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene Shepherd Jr
- Robin Beasley Shepherd
- Eugene Byron Shepherd III
- Ben Shepherd
- Sam Shepherd
Questions people ask
Does Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eugene Shepherd Jr (Director), Robin Beasley Shepherd (Director), Eugene Byron Shepherd III (Director) and Ben Shepherd (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.