Nonprofits Funded in Travis County

DEVELOP AND STEWARD MEANINGFUL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROMOTE INNOVATION AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES THAT PREPARE AUSTIN ISD STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE, CAREER AND LIFE.

TRANSFORMING EDUCATION SYSTEMS THROUGH DATA AND COLLABORATION SO ALL STUDENTS SUCCEED.

To protect, enhance and connect the Ann and Roy Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all.

TO CHAMPION IMPROVED COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH THE POWER OF NUTRITION AND FOOD.

Communities for Recovery supports long-term recovery for people with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues by partnering with other organizations in the community to provide peer-supported recovery services.

HUTSON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY NUTURES A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONCONNECTING KNOWLEDGE POWER PASSION AND VALUES

The Progress Texas Institute provides research and strategic communications on issues with the ultimate goal of increasing civic engagement.

TEXAS 2036 EMPOWERS TEXANS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS USING DATA AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLANNING TO SUSTAIN TEXAS AS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK.

HILL COUNTRY CONSERVANCY PRESERVES VITAL NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH CONSERVATION, COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, AND ENGAGEMENT TO SUSTAIN OUR REGION NOW AND FOREVER.

To inspire and empower public media organizations to advance their missions.

TO ADVOCATE FOR AND PROTECT THE HUMAN AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE CITIZENS OF TEXAS WITH DISABILITIES.

THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, HEADQUARTERED IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER FROM THE POINT OF DIAGNOSIS THROUGH THE ENTIRE CANCER JOURNEY.SINCE 1997, THE FOUNDATION HAS SERVED AND SUPPORTED OVER 13.9 MILLION PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY CANCER. THE FOUNDATION IS FOCUSED ON SOLVING THE EVERYDAY PROBLEMS CAUSED BY CANCER WHICH UNNECESSARILY COMPROMISE QUALITY OF LIFE. FINDING AND FUNDING THESE SOLUTIONS IS OUR PRIMARY FOCUS.THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS IN THREE WAYS: THROUGH ITS SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAMS, ITS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND ITS SOLUTION GRANTS PROGRAM FINDING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE EVERYDAY PROBLEMS FACED BY CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

PROVIDING LOW-BARRIER WORK OPPORTUNITIES COMBINED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT/SOCIAL SERVICES. DEVELOPING A NON-CONGREGATE EMERGENCY SHELTER COMPLEX AT CAMP ESPERANZA, LOCATED AT 780 S HWY 183 IN AUSTIN, TX.

THIS INSTITUTE, UNLIKE MANY INSTITUTIONS CONCERNED WITH LAW AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, WILL NOT DEVOTE ITSELF TO ADVOCACY OR LOBBYING, TO LITIGATION, OR TO HOLDING LARGE-SCALE PUBLIC EVENTS. RATHER, IT WILL FOCUS ON COLLABORATION WITH ESTABLISHED ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AND PUBLIC POLICY SCHOOLS, THINK-TANKS, POLICY MAKERS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN GOVERNMENT, AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO UNDERTAKE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN ITS FIELD OF STUDY: THE INTERSECTION OF LAW AND STRATEGY. IN ALL INSTANCES, THE INSTITUTE WILL EMPHASIZE THE GENERATION AND CULTIVATION OF TOP-FLIGHT THINKING ON AMERICAN LAW AND NATIONAL SECURITY AS THESE SUBJECTS INTERSECT. THE INSTITUTE WILL UNDERTAKE ITS WORK THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION OF THOSE WHO MOST NEED TO SEE IT IN GOVERNMENT, ACADEMIA, AND THE MEDIA, SO THAT IT CAN INFORM AND ENRICH THEIR WORK IN GOVERNMENT AND POLICY. THE INSTITUTE PLANS TO ALSO MAKE ITS WORK AVAILABLE TO INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH PUBLICATIONS.

Making education accessible for students through philanthropic support, aligned with Austin Community College (ACC) strategic priorities.

Our mission is simple – to serve. We strive to care for everyone who needs us, regardless of age, diagnosis, or ability to pay. As a nonprofit, we put people before profits. » Contact us if we can assist you (512) 342-4700

MINDPOP brings the revolutionay power of the arts and creative learning to classrooms, schools, and communities for the benefit of every student.

Our mission is to educate and advocate on behalf of the Edwards Aquifer and the natural heritage of the Hill Country region and its watersheds with special emphasis on Barton Springs.

Texas Book Festival connects authors and readers through experiences that celebrate the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination.

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY STABLY HOUSED, FINANCIALLY SECURE, HEALTHY, EQUITABLE, AND SUPPORTED; HEALTH AND WELLNESS TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING IN THE HOMES OF OLDER ADULTS EXPERIENCING BARRIERS IN LIFE; ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH AS LIFE-LONG ADVOCATES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THOSE WHO IDENTIFY LGBTQIA+, AND PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

TO SUPPORT ITS PLANNED PARENTHOOD AFFILIATES BY ENGAGING IN DIRECT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS TEXAS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS, ENGAGE THESE COMMUNITIES AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP REGARDING WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE AND SAFETY, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ISSUES, AND INCREASING ACCESS FOR ALL TO BASIC PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE.