“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” – Pericles

 MISSION

The Austin Area Foundation seeks to enhance
the community through charitable giving.

The Austin Area Foundation is a community
foundation governed by a volunteer Board of
Directors whose members live in Austin and
greater Mower County. The board is committed to
ensuring that the spirit and intent of each gift
is honored.

CREATE

THE FOUNDATION

• Builds endowment funds
• Helps donors establish a legacy
• Meets a wide range of needs
• Fulfills multiple charitable needs
• Provides personalized service
• Offers maximum tax advantage
• Preserves donor intent
• Manages funds

ENRICH

The Austin Area Foundation annually awards
grants to local non-profit organizations. A list of
grant recipients can be found at the Austin Area
Foundation’s site, www.austinareafoundation.org.

The annual grant application deadline is
September 1st. Find your grant application at:

• Austin Public Library
• Austin Area Chamber of Commerce
• Austin Area Foundation Web site
  www.austinareafoundation.org