Austin Community Foundation



The Austin Community Foundation is a unique, not-for-profit connection between donors from all walks of life and the broad spectrum of efforts that improve our evolving community. The Foundation brings an efficiency of scale to these donors, allowing their charitable dollars to go as far as possible toward improving life for all Central Texans.

Assets and Giving for Austin Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 299,194,596
2018 - 234,727,240
2017 - 234,064,351
Domestic Grants

2019 - 33,757,839
2018 - 26,959,920


    

Recent News from Austin Community Foundation


Central Texas' Permanent Affordable Housing Solution: Austin Community Foundation ...
Foundation: Austin Community Foundation

"There is an urgent need for affordable housing throughout Central Texas, and the demand far exceeds the supply," Mike Nellis, CEO of the Austin Community Foundation, tells the Austin...more

This Austin family fled Congo after war broke out. They drew strength from their faith.
Foundation: Austin Community Foundation

You can donate online or use the coupon on Page 2B and mail it to Austin Community Foundation, c/o Statesman Season for Caring, 4315 Guadalupe...more

Kendra Scott jewelry brand launches foundation to support women, youth - Fox Business
Foundation: Austin Community Foundation

... to "shine bright and do good" with a new philanthropic initiative. ... Scott began her philanthropy with product donations for fashion...more

Kendra Scott celebrates International Women's Day with new collection and philanthropic foundation
Foundation: Austin Community Foundation

According to a release, Kendra Scott started her brand with the intention of doing good first and selling jewelry second, a...more

Jeff Bezos' charity gives $2.5M to Austin's Ending Community Homelessness Coalition
Foundation: Austin Community Foundation, Dell Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation

1, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, $120.78 million. 2, St. David's Foundation¥, $61.87 million. 3, Austin Community Foundation, $41.11...more

District 5 Council candidates chat with the 'Monitor': Part II
Foundation: Austin Community Foundation

Bazan, a member of South Austin's Limon family, serves on the steering committee of the Austin Community Foundation's Hispanic Impact...more

Austin Community Foundation Launches The Black Fund
Foundation: Austin Community Foundation

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Community Foundation announced today the launch of The Black Fund, a new giving network that aims to unleash the power...more

Austin Community Foundation commits to investing $1M over three years in Black community - KVUE
Foundation: Austin Community Foundation

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Community Foundation, a public charity focused on closing the opportunity gap, announced the launch of a fund...more

New grant program prepares to give more than $1 million to Austin's Black community
Foundation: Austin Community Foundation

The Black Fund has used $200000 of its discretionary funds to build the framework of the program, according to the Austin Community...more



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