Austin Community Foundation
98% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Austin Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 1977, with $79,280,742 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
4315 Guadalupe St Ste 300, Austin, TX, 78751 EIN 74-1934031 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$79.3M
▼ 30.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$70.1M
Net assets
$486.7M
Employees
34
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Austin Community Foundation: 98% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating83 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Austin Community Foundation: 83 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Austin Community Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Austin Community Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We mobilize ideas and resources to strengthen central texas.
What they do
Scholarships. the foundation grants scholarships for students attending institutions of higher education and vocation/technical education institutions. all scholarships are paid directly to the educational institution.
Initiatives and other community efforts. the foundation through a variety of efforts works with non-profit organizations and individuals to raise awareness of community need and the impact that private philanthropy can make. the foundation provides vehicles for individuals to get involved with the community through grant making and community building. the foundation also serves as the fiscal sponsor for the charitable projects.
Contact & location
- Address
- 4315 Guadalupe St Ste 300, Austin, TX, 78751
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $28.0M (FY2013) to $79.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $69.6MNet assets $486.7M
Operating margin
11.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$556.3M
Total liabilities
$69.6M
Net assets
$486.7M
Salaries & benefits
$3.8M
5% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,280,742▼30.9% | $70,092,345▲20.1% | $486,680,789▲5.0% | $556,297,153▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $114,740,139▼3.5% | $58,344,738▲0.6% | $463,399,101▲22.2% | $529,456,359▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $118,913,586▲33.9% | $57,976,904▲14.0% | $379,250,152▲1.3% | $442,233,146▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $88,798,773▲19.8% | $50,850,570▼6.9% | $374,352,105▲10.5% | $433,764,301▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $74,101,415▲0.8% | $54,639,410▲23.2% | $338,799,319▲15.1% | $347,115,217▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $73,533,997▲27.7% | $44,365,291▲19.1% | $294,251,608▲27.5% | $299,194,596▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $57,568,853▼29.7% | $37,259,072▲5.1% | $230,752,302▲0.1% | $234,727,240▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $81,863,770▲89.1% | $35,438,695▲22.2% | $230,633,428▲34.0% | $234,064,351▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $43,283,450▲21.2% | $28,998,360▼7.7% | $172,126,293▲15.1% | $174,559,981▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,725,778▼21.8% | $31,407,857▼0.6% | $149,549,363▼5.1% | $152,231,215▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $45,687,942▲62.9% | $31,603,020▲9.0% | $157,570,039▲9.3% | $159,402,355▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $28,044,294 | $29,004,015▼14.7% | $144,111,682▲4.6% | $144,799,201▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $33,997,084▲31.5% | $137,786,021▲12.7% | $138,653,051▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,850,223▼3.4% | $122,228,789▲7.3% | $123,099,411▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $26,767,006 | $113,889,701 | $114,662,304 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Mike Nellis — $334,000 (0.48% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Elizabeth Pena | Director, Community Impact | 40 | $114,942 |
| Rebekah Anthony | Director, Donor Relations | 40 | $111,937 |
| Kimberly Mccrary | Manager, Office Administration and Hr | 40 | $108,950 |
| Stephanie Sessa | Sr. Donor Relations Officer | 40 | $104,172 |
| Alex Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Anna Near | Director | 1 | — |
| Bobbie Barker | Director | 1 | — |
| Brandon Janes | Director (from 8/24) | 1 | — |
| Carla Pineyro Sublett | Director | 1 | — |
| Darrell Bazzell | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| David Lack | Director | 1 | — |
| Drew Tate | Director | 1 | — |
| Ellen Ray | Director | 1 | — |
| Geronimo Rodriguez | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Woollard Nichols and Associates | Consulting Services | $138,455 |
| The Honor Roll | Website Services | $121,915 |
Grants received · $41.7M total
198 grants to Austin Community Foundation totaling $41.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Davids Foundation | Health access grant | 2024 | $1,986,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $324,241 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $139,291 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $112,684 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $18,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $14,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Giving and generosity | 2024 | $6,300 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,200 |
| St Davids Foundation | Health access grant | 2023 | $2,000,000 |
| Ascension Seton | Donation to austin community foundation to support investments according to the ascension texas' 2021 chnas priorities; also in support of austin community foundation for austin in common | 2023 | $1,009,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $907,550 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $342,274 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $299,320 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $275,000 |
Grants made · $54.7M in FY2024
764 grants totaling $54.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Austin Community Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Foods Market Foundation | General support | $6,075,835 |
| One Missoula Church | General support | $4,000,000 |
| University of Texas At Austin (ut Austin) | General support | $3,553,300 |
| Team Church | Religion related | $2,000,000 |
| Austin Lyric Opera | General support | $1,021,331 |
| Shalom Austin | General support | $878,395 |
| Texas Tribune Inc | General support | $808,983 |
| Mercy Street Inc | General support | $800,000 |
| Notley Foundation | General support | $712,291 |
| Austin Public Education Foundation | Education | $694,954 |
| Texas One Fund Inc | General support | $650,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General support | $624,932 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School | General support | $565,500 |
| Honduras Good Works | General support | $500,000 |
| Casa Esperanza Inc | General support | $405,938 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Austin Community Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Austin Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1934031, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Austin Community Foundation's EIN?
- Austin Community Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1934031.
- How much revenue does Austin Community Foundation report?
- Austin Community Foundation reported $79,280,742 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Austin Community Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Austin Community Foundation spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Austin Community Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Austin Community Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Austin Community Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Austin Community Foundation's latest Form 990 is $334,000, paid to Mike Nellis (Ceo).
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Data for Austin Community Foundation (EIN 74-1934031) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.