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    • Why ACF?

      Learn why people choose ACF as their trusted partner in philanthropy.

    • What is a Community Foundation?

      Gain insight into how community foundations operate.

    • Our Mission and Vision

      Discover our purpose and how we strive to meet our mission.

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      Expand your understanding of ACF and who we serve.

    • Our People and Leadership

      Get to know the people driving our work.

    • Annual Reports and Financials

      Dig into the details of our impact on the community.

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    • Ways to Give

      Discover the many ways ACF can help you make a greater impact in Central Texas.

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      • What to Give
      • Estate Planning
      • Forever Austin Fund
      Transform your property into philanthropy

      Austin Community Foundation offers many ways for donors to maximize their giving through the donation of complex assets. One of the most impactful, yet often overlooked, methods of giving is donating real estate.

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    • Fundholder Services

      We take the guesswork out of charitable giving. Learn how our team can support your needs and maximize your philanthropy.

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      • Manage your Fund
      • Philanthropic Advising
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      • Donor Stories
      Our personalized approach to philanthropy

      Our team has seen firsthand how families apply charitable traditions to strengthen family bonds and inspire future generations to become involved in the causes they cherish most.

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    • For Advisors

      Explore resources for attorneys, CPAs, and other professional advisors.

      Overview
      ACF is your partner in client service. We offer a variety of charitable giving solutions to help your clients achieve their goals.
    • Austin in Common

      An evening for all of Austin.

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      Let's shape Austin’s future, together!

      While the event may be over, there's still time to help ACF create a more vibrant and equitable Central Texas.

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  • Our Programs
    • Economic Mobility

      We seek to address systemic barriers to economic mobility so that everyone can find opportunity.

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      • Hispanic Impact Fund
      • Women's Fund
      • FundATX
      • Austin Futures
      New report Advancing Latino Futures
      Impact Story Breakthrough Central Texas
    • Housing Affordability

      We invest in the protection, preservation, and production of affordable housing to support a thriving region.

      Overview
      • Housing Accelerator Loan Fund
      See our work in action

      Powering Central Texas housing solutions with philanthropic investments.

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    • Research
      All ACF Research
      We commission reports to better understand our community and identify areas of greatest need.
      Advancing Latino Futures

      New research examines key indicators of economic mobility for Latinos.

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  • Apply for Funding
    • Grants

      We offer a variety of grant opportunities for nonprofits in Central Texas.

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      • FAQs
      2025 Grant Cycle

      Apply for a grant from the Hispanic Impact Fund and/or Women's Fund until July 31.

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    • Scholarships

      We manage over 60 scholarship opportunities, each with varying criteria and award eligibility.

      Opportunities
      • Impact Report
    • Impact Investments
      Impact Investments
      Austin Community Foundation makes investments that address social issues and generate financial returns that can be recycled back into the Central Texas community.
      Housing Accelerator Loan Fund

      $3.6 million investment supports 164 new affordable homes in Southeast Austin.

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  • News & Stories
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    • Donor Stories
    Economic Mobility $1.1M in Grant Funding Available for Nonprofits in Central Texas
    Hispanic Impact Fund Hispanic Impact Fund Updates Grantmaking Strategy
    Housing Affordability Cady Lofts Opens Doors to New Beginnings
    A Night to Remember We All Have Austin in Common
  • Info for
    • Future Donors

      Explore how to begin your philanthropic journey, learn about giving options, and discover the impact you can create here in Central Texas.

    • Advisors

      Learn how partnering with ACF can help your clients meet their financial and charitable giving needs.

    • Current Donors

      Find resources to manage your fund, deepen your engagement, and take your giving to new levels.

    • Nonprofits

      Discover all the ways ACF supports nonprofit organizations in Central Texas—from grant opportunities to agency funds.

Category: Donor Stories

Private Foundation to Donor Advised Fund: One Couple’s Path to Simplify Their Giving 

Q2 Philanthropy Fund: Global Giving with Local Roots

Investing in Central Texas: LiveOak Ventures’ Philanthropic Journey

Hazoor Partners’ Unique Approach to Corporate Philanthropy 

Prominent figures in the investment community and devoted philanthropists knew from the start that charitable giving would be integrated into their business.

The Black Fund: From Concept to Creation

Amy Bell follows her passion for community by giving with ACF

Whole Foods Market Uses Innovative Philanthropy to Support Charitable Causes

Whole Foods Market uses a traditional philanthropic tool in innovative ways to make a greater impact in the world.

Suzanne’s and Sarah’s experiences influence their philanthropic journey

Diane Land & Mayor Steve Adler invest in Austin’s Black community

Diane Land and Mayor Steve Adler call on the Central Texas community to make an investment in Austin’s Black community by supporting Huston-Tillotson University.

One Gift Makes a Difference

The Saunders family weaves philanthropy through generations

Georgia B. Lucas and the lasting power of an endowment

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