Austin Community Foundation

Austin Community Foundation

Austin Community Foundation was established in 1977. It functions as a public charity that accepts donations and maintains component funds for individuals and organizations in the Austin area. The foundation allocates capital across private equity, real estate, and cash equivalents. Current private equity exposure stands at 3.45 percent against a 9 percent target. Confirmed holdings include a stake in Balmoral Special Situations Fund IV through its long-term endowment pool and full ownership of FundATX. Geographic focus remains Central Texas, with additional exposure to national venture and buyout strategies. The organization employs 52 professionals at its Austin headquarters. It maintains relationships with service providers including Fiducient Advisors as investment advisor since 2010 and CliftonLarsonAllen as auditor since 2023. April 2024: Sponsored the Austin in Common event on philanthropy and economic mobility. Governance centers on a board that oversees grantmaking through dedicated vehicles such as the Hispanic Impact Fund and The Black Fund. These structures separate donor intent from operational decisions while allowing targeted deployment into housing and education initiatives.