Austin Community Foundation works to close the racial and gender wealth gap while increasing opportunities for economic mobility. We invest in long-term solutions to support the critical and evolving needs of Central Texans.
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 our signature programs, the Hispanic Impact Fund and Women’s Fund, is centered in equity. We’ve incorporated elements to the grant application and decision-making processes to actively combat implicit bias and engage a more diverse group of grant partners.
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.
