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
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
Arts & Culture
Public art, music, and cultural experiences are what give downtown its soul—bringing vibrancy, expression, and connection to streets, parks, and plazas.
Writing on the Walls
Curates collaborative public art installations and events that celebrate creativity, diversity, and shared public space.
Learn More⟶Construction Walkways
Beautifying pedestrian routes and maintaining vibrancy—even during construction.
Learn More⟶Mexican American Heritage Corridor
Celebrating and elevating Mexican American heritage and identity in the heart of downtown.
Learn More⟶Musicians Activating Spaces
Free live music in public spaces that supports local musicians and brings people together.
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Parks & Green Spaces
Downtown’s parks and green spaces are where people gather, relax and connect—and the Foundation helps keep them welcoming, active and loved.
Republic Square
A central gathering space programmed to support community, culture, and connection in the heart of downtown.
Learn More⟶Downtown Tree Canopy
Expanding and caring for trees and green infrastructure that make downtown cooler, healthier and more resilient.
Learn More⟶Art & Parks Tour
A self-guided way to experience downtown’s best art and parks, featuring an annual guided community ride.
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Public Spaces & Economic Vitality
Keeping downtown lively, inviting and economically vibrant happens when spaces are activated, safe and thoughtfully designed.
Downtown Austin Space Activation (DASA)
Revitalizes vacant or underutilized spaces to spark creativity, foot traffic and new ideas.
Learn More⟶Our Future 35 Cap & Stitch
Funding projects that reconnect neighborhoods and improves public infrastructure.
Learn More⟶Downtown Lighting Projects
Improving safety and atmosphere through strategic lighting investments.
Safety Ambassadors
Supporting friendly, visible ambassadors who help people feel safe and welcome downtown.
Learn More⟶Homelessness Outreach
Partnering with organizations to provide compassionate, human-centered outreach.
Learn More⟶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.