The Austin Community Foundation is the Heart of Giving in Central Texas
The Austin Community Foundation is a unique, not-for-profit connection between donors from all walks of life and the broad spectrum of efforts that improve our evolving community. The Foundation brings an efficiency of scale to these donors, allowing their charitable dollars to go as far as possible toward improving life for all Central Texans.

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The Austin Communtiy Foundation is a proud partner of the I Live Here I Give Here Campaign.

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Grant Application is NOW online!

The Austin Communtiy Foundation is very pleased to announce that its Grant Application is now online. Click here to read and apply to the ACF Competitive Grant Cycle. You will be required to create an account using your email address and a password. This will allow access to your grant application at a later time to complete a saved application that has not been submitted; or to see past submitted grant applications. (Note: only online applications will be listed).

Beginning May 1, 2010, the Austin Community Foundation will no longer accept paper applications for its Community Grants process.

If you have questions about the online grants application process, contact the ACF office at 512.472.4483 or MariBen Ramsey.

Saturday, Sept. 11
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
GirlPower!
An Introduction to Thoughtful Philanthropy

Sign up now to attend this half-day program with your daughter, niece or any girl in your life 10-18 years old. Join us to learn more about healthy relationships and thoughtful philanthropy.

All proceeds go to Women's Fund of Central Texas and SafePlace, an Austin domestic violence center and shelter. Limited space available.

Click here to learn more and register.

Charity Navigator Ranks
Austin Community Foundation as 
#1 Slam-Dunk Charity in 2009

Slam-Dunk Charities are not only tops in terms of fiscal health, but also for respecting the rights of donors. Charity Navigator awards 10 charities a 4-star rating each year for both organizational efficiency and organizational capacity. 
 
Check out our Charity Navigator rating.