At Austin Community Foundation, we work to reduce the wealth gap and create more opportunities for economic advancement. Our investments focus on long-term solutions that meet the critical and changing needs of our community.
Support this workAustin is often hailed as among the best places to live. Yet, research shows wages have stagnated as the costs of housing, education, and child care continue to rise, making it harder for families to be economically secure. We commission detailed data reports to inform our strategies so we can respond to the persistent barriers and unique needs of the populations we serve.
We recognize data can only tell us so much. It’s also through community voice and lived experience that we gain a holistic understanding of the issues we seek to address. Our economic mobility programs operate as collective giving networks led by community members who share responsibility for the vision, fundraising and grantmaking. This model offers a wide variety of ways to invest in a shared strategy.
The annual grantmaking of the Hispanic Impact Fund and Women’s Fund awards grants with a focus on closing the opportunity gap in Central Texas. The grant application and decision-making process incorporates diverse perspectives, counters implicit bias, and expands our network of grant partners to reflect the populations of our region.
A collective giving network supporting the economic mobility and advancement of Hispanic Central Texans.
A collective giving network dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for women and children in Central Texas.
A portfolio of impact investments aimed at improving the economic mobility of Central Texans.
A scholarship program to support the needs of Central Texas students as they pursue post-secondary education.
