Category: Blog

Unlock the Philanthropic Potential of Business Interests

Charitable giving can encompass so much more than cash donations. One of the unique aspects of Austin Community Foundation is our ability and flexibility to accept gifts of closely held business interests.  

New Members Join ACF Board

Austin Community Foundation welcomes two new members to the Board of Governors: Toya Bell and Montse Fuentes. Learn more about them.

One Millionth Dollar Granted through the Hispanic Impact Fund

The Hispanic Impact Fund recently awarded $365,000 to 28 organizations working to advance economic opportunity for Latinos in Central Texas. This year marked significant milestones for the program’s growth including offering grants in a new impact area, Leadership Development, and awarding its one-millionth dollar since its founding in 2017.

Women’s Fund Awards Nearly $500,000 to Support Central Texas Women and Children

Leaders of the Women’s Fund Grants Committee announce the 2022 grant partners and share details about the grantmaking process.

Spotlight on FundATX Partner: PeopleFund

Housing Affordability & the Critical Role of Philanthropy

Reflecting on the State of Child Care in Central Texas

Kimberly Storin, chair of the Women’s Fund Steering Committee, reflects on a recent panel discussion about inequitable access to child care in Central Texas.

Building a More Equitable Corporate Giving Program

Sara Watson, our Grants Management Specialist, shares a list of recommendations for creating a more equitable corporate giving program.

Drive a Senior, ATX Builds Community Through Volunteerism

ACF is excited to announce Drive a Senior, ATX as the 2021 recipient of the Jordan Award!

Hispanic Impact Fund Updates Grantmaking Strategy

The Hispanic Impact Fund updated its strategy to shape the grantmaking focus of the Fund.

For Professional Advisors: Supporting a family’s culture of philanthropy

For many donors, the importance of a multi-generational family philanthropy plan is high on the radar, especially as more families recognize the value of rallying around critical social issues and community needs.

FundATX Investments Support COVID-19 Recovery

Austin Community Foundation, in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, made two impact investments in local and national Community Development Financial Institutions.