Austin Community Foundation Inc
Austin Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Austin, Texas, that mobilizes ideas and resources to strengthen Central Texas. Founded in 1977 with a $30,000 bequest, the organization has grown to become a major philanthropic institution serving the region through grantmaking, donor services, and community initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$556.3M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$54.7M
+13.4% YoY
Grant Count
764
+2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
+10.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Austin Community Foundation mobilizes ideas and resources to strengthen Central Texas.
The foundation's strategic focus centers on two primary impact areas:
- Economic Mobility & Security — Supporting economic advancement and financial stability for Central Texas residents
- Housing Affordability — Addressing the affordable housing needs in the region
Additional funding areas include:
- Arts and culture
- Education and training
- Community development and service
- Environment
- Health
- Human services
- Animal-related services
- Recreation and leisure
Grantmaking
Austin Community Foundation operates multiple grantmaking vehicles:
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Austin Community Foundation primarily serves six counties in Central Texas:
- Bastrop
- Burnet
- Caldwell
- Hays
- Travis
- Williamson
While the foundation's competitive grants cycle focuses on the Central Texas region, designated, donor-advised, and field of interest funds support public charities and governmental entities locally, statewide, nationally, and occasionally internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $556.3 million
- Annual Revenue: $79.3 million
- Total Expenses: $70.1 million
- Total Liabilities: $69.6 million
- Grants Distributed Since 1977: Over $00 million (specific figure not disclosed in sources)
The foundation operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution and investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $556,297,153 | $529,456,359 | $442,233,146 |
| Revenue | $79,280,742 | $114,740,139 | $118,913,586 |
| Expenses | $70,092,345 | $58,344,738 | $57,976,904 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $21,464,367 | $12,260,299 | $11,378,932 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
23 open opportunities from Austin Community Foundation Inc
AAYHF's Harvest Scholars Scholarship Program Fund Grant
AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ACF: Jordan Award
AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Aimee Melissa Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant
AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
CEO: Mike Nellis
The foundation is governed by a board of directors and staffed by a team of 34 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MOORE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DARRELL BAZZELL | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA WEAVER | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BOBBIE BARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOYA BELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEX BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUDY COLMENERO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT FLACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONTSE FUENTES PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRANDON JANES | DIRECTOR (FROM 8/24) | 1 | — |
| DAVID LACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNA NEAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLEN RAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GERONIMO RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN ROSAS | DIRECTOR (FROM 2/24) | 1 | — |
| PATRICK ROSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VENU SHAMAPANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HARPREET SINGH | DIRECTOR (FROM 6/24) | 1 | — |
| LATHROP SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLA PINEYRO SUBLETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DREW TATE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JORDAN WARE | DIRECTOR (FROM 2/24) | 1 | — |
| RAY MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR (THRU 7/24) | 1 | — |
| MIKE NELLIS | CEO | 40 | $334,000 |
| CORALIE PLEDGER | CFO | 40 | $209,000 |
| MEAGAN A LONGLEY | VP COMMUNITY IMPACT | 40 | $178,942 |
| CYBIL GUESS | VP DONOR RELATIONS | 40 | $174,541 |
| MISTY WHITED | VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $158,932 |
| JANA GRIGGS | CONTROLLER | 40 | $131,240 |
| KIMBERLY MCCRARY | MANAGER, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND HR | 40 | $108,950 |
| ELIZABETH PENA | DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY IMPACT | 40 | $114,942 |
| REBEKAH ANTHONY | DIRECTOR, DONOR RELATIONS | 40 | $111,937 |
| STEPHANIE SESSA | SR. DONOR RELATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $104,172 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Austin Futures Initiative:** The foundation is investing in Central Texas students through the Austin Futures program
Austin Community Foundation Awards $1.1 Million to Nonprofits and Boosts**First-Time Grant Partners:** Two first-time grant partners expanded access to law and healthcare careers through foundation support
Two First-Time Grant Partners Expand Access to Law & Healthcare Careers |**Austin in Common:** The foundation created this initiative to strengthen community engagement
Austin Community Foundation Awards $1.1 Million to Nonprofits and Boosts**Research & Reports:** The foundation commissions research to identify areas of greatest need, including the 2025 "Advancing Latino Futures" report and research on women's issues in the community
Austin Community Foundation Awards $1.1 Million to Nonprofits and Boosts**Economic Mobility Grants (2025):** Awarded $1.1 million to 29 nonprofits and boosted local entrepreneurs through the FundATX program
Austin Community Foundation Awards $1.1 Million to Nonprofits and BoostsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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