1,300,000
reinvested into the downtown community through programmatic art and cultural placemaking since 2019
Our Mission is to strengthen Downtown Austin through fundraising and partnerships that make possible the projects and programs that create, preserve, and enhance the vibe, vitality, and value of downtown for everyone.
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Downtown Austin Alliance, a 501(c)(3) that helps turn big ideas for downtown into real, visible impact. We secure private support to accelerate projects, programs, and experiences that make Downtown Austin more vibrant, inclusive and welcoming. Working alongside the Downtown Austin Alliance, the Foundation bridges the gap with private philanthropy, helping bring art, culture, parks and activated public spaces to life for all.
Our Vision is a thriving and inclusive Downtown Austin, where resources and partnerships fuel programs, projects and spaces that benefit and inspire the entire community.
Support for the Foundation directly funds the projects and programs that shape downtown’s everyday experience, for residents, workers and visitors alike. Because the Downtown Austin Alliance absorbs all administrative and overhead costs, 100% of Foundation donations go directly back into the community.
Private support makes downtown extraordinary.
Together, we can do more for Downtown Austin and future generations.
Our Fundraising Priorities
Arts & Culture
Parks & Green Spaces
Public Spaces & Economic Vitality
Arts & Culture
Downtown Austin Space Activation
Downtown Austin Space Activation (DASA) breathes new life into vacant or underutilized spaces downtown. By partnering with property owners, businesses and stakeholders, this program creates dynamic spaces that attract foot traffic, stimulate economic activity, enhance the aesthetics of downtown and provide opportunities for entrepreneurship, inclusive prosperity and creativity to flourish.
Learn More⟶Musicians Activating Spaces
Musicians Activating Spaces elevates Austin musicians through free-to-the-public performances. We partner with creatives and industry partners to transform public spaces into active, welcoming, and inclusive live music destinations where the power of music brings people together and invigorates community life and vibrancy downtown.
Learn More⟶Writing on the Walls
Writing on the Walls curates collaborative public art installations and events celebrating art, diversity and public spaces in Downtown Austin, including our annual Art & Parks Tour. Launched in March 2020, the program brings artists, community members, stakeholders and partners together to drive economic growth, increase cultural understanding and cultivate a sense of belonging through public art.
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Downtown Austin Parks
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation manages, operates and programs spaces in Downtown Austin. We are stewards of Republic Square and Old Bakery Park and ensure that these spaces are clean, safe and welcoming for all to enjoy.
Republic Square
Republic Square is the People’s Park, an inspired place located along the 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor where friends can connect and community is ignited. Through intentional and diverse programming, we energize this loved greenspace by bringing folks together through arts, culture, education, fitness and more.
Old Bakery Park
Old Bakery Park is a public plaza outside of the historic Old Bakery & Artisan Emporium. This quaint park near the Capitol is a prime space to celebrate the rich history of this area of Austin, from its Indigenous roots to its Swedish heritage. With its ample seating and rotating mural wall, Old Bakery Park is where art and history meet, cultural events happen and community gathers.
Our Impact
1500000
Annual Visitors to Republic Square
5000
Peppermint Alley Attendees
3187
Square Feet Painted in 2023-2024
23
Musicians Activating Spaces Performing Acts in 2023-2024
Signature Events
The Downtown Austin Alliance hosts signature events throughout the year, ranging from family-friendly affairs like downtown’s annual Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll to educational events like our quarterly Issues & Eggs Series, Art & Parks Tour kickoff rides, and Future of Downtown event.
Help Us Achieve Our Mission
Join us in elevating our important work of supporting underserved and underrepresented populations downtown through art and cultural placemaking by supporting today.
Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation EIN: 74-2862219.