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Meet Our 2025 Jordan Award Recipients

Austin Community Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Jordan Award recipients to two Central Texas nonprofits, each receiving $11,500 in support of their work.

Reflections on the First Forever Austin Fund Grant Cycle 

In its inaugural year, Austin Community Foundation’s Forever Austin Fund awarded $2.3 million to 99 nonprofits across Central Texas. Built on legacy gifts, the Fund responds to today’s challenges while honoring donor intent. Learn what we’re celebrating, what we’re learning, and how this permanent fund will shape the region’s future.

Fundholders See Philanthropy in Action

Austin Community Foundation fundholders gathered at Community First! Village to share breakfast, connect with peers, and witness the impact of their giving. Together, we’re sparking new ideas for philanthropy and building a stronger Central Texas.

Give Outside the Box

Donating complex assets to a donor-advised fund (DAF) at Austin Community Foundation can reduce your tax burden and amplify your giving power for years to come.

Shape Your Legacy, Your Way

ACF offers a meaningful way to shape a philanthropic future that reflects your values and supports the community you love.

What’s Next for Your DAF? Start a Succession Plan

Creating a succession plan for your donor advised fund is a meaningful step toward building a legacy rooted in your values, and ACF is here to help.

Letter from the Women’s Fund and Hispanic Impact Fund Chairs

The Jordan Award: Honoring a Legacy of Service

You Asked, We Answered: Donor Advised Funds Explained

$1.1M in Grant Funding Available for Nonprofits in Central Texas

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

Hispanic Impact Fund Updates Grantmaking Strategy

We All Have Austin in Common