Austin Community Foundation is the catalyst for generosity in Austin. We bring together philanthropists, dollars and ideas to shape Austin's future, today. Founded: 1977 Assets : $239 million Endowed assets: 49% Funds: 1,126 Scholarships awarded in 2017: $600,000 to 350 students Community Grants awarded in 2017: $2.3 million Total Grants awarded in 2017: $31.1 million (including Donor Advised Funds) Offering popular donor tools: donor advised funds, memorial funds, endowments, scholarship funds, charitable gift annuities, planned giving and impact investing. Accepting assets for charitable donation: real estate, appreciated stock, closely-held stock, life insurance, retirement funds, charitable trusts, bequests, business interests and bitcoin.