Local investments for social good.

A unique tool to unlock capital and drive greater results.

Impact investing

This powerful tool is being used by foundations of all types and sizes to make a difference across communities and sectors. By investing in ways that generate both a targeted social benefit and a financial return, impact investing helps foundations make the most of their capital assets.

FundATX is a portfolio of investments aimed at improving the economic mobility of Central Texans. The investments are structured as low-cost loans to nonprofit organizations and community development institutions. Once repaid, the loans generate financial returns that allow philanthropic capital to be recycled back into the community to do even more good.

How FundATX works

Anyone is welcome to participate in FundATX. Donor advised fundholders at Austin Community Foundation are invited to allocate a portion of their assets to FundATX. New donors can participate by opening a donor advised fund at ACF. The minimum investment in FundATX is $3,000 for a commitment period of two years.

If you’re not ready to open a DAF, you can make a philanthropic gift to FundATX. When you do so, the capital and gains remain in the fund and are reinvested, so your generosity continues to have an impact on the economic mobility of Central Texans.

FundATX invests in:

Small Business Growth & Entrepreneurship

Programs and investment vehicles that offer an ecosystem of support—including access to capital—for undercapitalized entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Addressing Systemic Barriers

Fair financial products that increase savings or reduce debt for communities that have experienced historic wealth inequality.

Career Pathways & Resources

Supports for Central Texans looking to achieve and retain living wage employment (e.g. child care, transportation).

Housing Stability

Strategies that support housing stability and/or create pathways for asset building through homeownership.

Current and past partners

FundATX spotlight

Investing in women entrepreneurs

Grameen America is the fastest-growing nonprofit microlender in the country dedicated to helping low-income entrepreneurial women build businesses to enable financial mobility. With support from FundATX, Grameen America is able to serve more under-capitalized small business owners in Austin and help remove barriers to economic independence.

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