Category: Blog

Donor-Driven Recovery: Kerr County Flood Response

Austin Community Foundation Launches Professional Advisors Council

Austin Community Foundation (ACF) is excited to launch the Professional Advisors Council, a cross-disciplinary group of financial advisors, estate-planning attorneys, and CPAs who share a commitment to strengthening Central Texas through strategic philanthropy.

Economic Mobility Grants Available for Local Nonprofits

Austin Community Foundation is awarding $550,000 each through our signature programs, the Hispanic Impact Fund and Women’s Fund.

What We Built Together Through Austin in Common

Austin in Common brought together more than 1,750 community members and raised nearly $1.8 million to expand opportunity across Central Texas.

Reflections from Latino Monologues y Dialogues

Latino Monologues y Dialogues brought together community leaders to celebrate Latino leadership, resilience, and opportunity, featuring inspiring reflections from Sylvia Acevedo.

Letter from the 2026 Women’s Fund Chairs

Be part of a values-driven community making real change. Join the 2026 Women’s Fund and help direct $1.1M in funding across Central Texas.

How Women Are Shaping the Future of Philanthropy in Central Texas

Why We Created Austin in Common

Austin Futures: Investing in Central Texas Students

ACF offers students more than 60 donor-directed scholarship opportunities and ACF’s pooled scholarship, Austin Futures. Together, our community comes together to invest in students—and in the future workforce and leadership of our region.

New Investment and Partners Grow Impact in Affordable Housing

Values-Aligned Philanthropy: Giving That Reflects What Matters Most

Discover how values-aligned philanthropy helps you give with intention, align your generosity with what matters most, and create meaningful community impact.