Question 1

How can I give to the endowment?

Answer

The endowment is professionally managed by the Austin Community Foundation (ACF). Donors wishing to support The Rebecca Warren Powers Endowment for Impact Austin should make a check payable to the Austin Community Foundation and send to:

Austin Community Foundation
4315 Guadalupe Street, Suite 300
Austin, Texas 78751

Note in memo of check: The Rebecca Warren Powers Endowment for Impact Austin You can also make a donation via credit card on our donate page or contribute using appreciated stock donations and required minimum distributions from your 401(k). Detailed instructions about making this type of gift can be found here.

Question 2

Why did Impact Austin establish the endowment with the Austin Community Foundation?

Answer

The endowment was established with the Austin Community Foundation (ACF), a local 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization that manages endowments for more than 70 local nonprofits as well as individual donors. Via ACF, Impact Austin will reap the benefits of gaining access to world-class investment services and receiving support from an organization focused on fostering an ecosystem of philanthropy.

Question 3

How does the endowment support Impact Austin?

Answer

As the endowment grows over time, the annual distributions of investment income to Impact Austin of up to 5% of the market value of the fund will go to support our operations and the grant-making mission of Impact Austin.

Question 4

Can anyone give to the endowment, or do I have to be a member of Impact Austin?

Answer

We welcome gifts from anyone who would like to support the work done by Impact Austin. The Austin Community Foundation has a robust Gift Acceptance Policy, including transfers into our endowment from existing Donor Advised Funds under their management. To discuss ways you can give, please contact Nicole Genovese, Impact Austin Office Manager.

Question 5

Is there a minimum donation accepted for the endowment?

Answer

No. Impact Austin has made meaningful annual giving accessible to women from nearly all socioeconomic backgrounds and we want our endowment to offer the same access.

Question 6

How do I make a gift of stock to support the endowment?

Answer

Donors can contribute using appreciated stock donations or required minimum distributions from a 401K. Detailed instructions about making this type of gift can be found here.

REBECCA WARREN POWERS ENDOWMENT FOR IMPACT AUSTIN

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I give to the endowment?

Why did Impact Austin establish the endowment with the Austin Community Foundation?

How does the endowment support Impact Austin?

Can anyone give to the endowment, or do I have to be a member of Impact Austin?

Is there a minimum donation accepted for the endowment?

How do I make a gift of stock to support the endowment?

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR ENDOWMENT

REBECCA WARREN POWERS ENDOWMENT FOR IMPACT AUSTIN

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I give to the endowment?

Why did Impact Austin establish the endowment with the Austin Community Foundation?

How does the endowment support Impact Austin?

Can anyone give to the endowment, or do I have to be a member of Impact Austin?

Is there a minimum donation accepted for the endowment?

How do I make a gift of stock to support the endowment?

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR ENDOWMENT