Austin Community Foundation is the catalyst for generosity in Austin. We bring together philanthropists, dollars and ideas to shape Austin's future, today.Founded: 1977Assets : $239 millionEndowed assets: 49%Funds: 1,126Scholarships awarded in 2017: $600,000 to 350 studentsCommunity 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.