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Fueling Innovation. Inspiring Education.Austin Ed Fund

Austin's future is sitting in our classrooms today.

Who We Are

At the Austin Ed Fund, we believe a student's potential should dictate their future—not their zip code or financial circumstances. By connecting community generosity with strategic district partnerships, we bridge the gap between classroom learning and future success. We fund milestone experiences that open doors, spark ambitions, and prepare Austin ISD students to thrive in college, careers, and life.

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Our Mission

Austin Ed Fund inspires the community to invest in Austin ISD.

Invest in Student Success
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Our Vision

Austin Ed Fund is a recognized champion of Austin ISD.

Explore Our Impact
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Our Story

Founded in 1993 as the Austin Public Foundation.

Austin Ed Fund spent over three decades connecting community generosity with classroom innovation.

Community Investment
630+

Over 630 educator projects supported since 2015.

“Every innovative idea deserves a champion. Austin Ed Fund exists to be that champion — for teachers, for students, and for the future of public education in our city.”
— Michelle Wallis, Executive Director, Austin Ed Fund
The Proof is in the Numbers

We don't just talk about impact—we deliver it.

Early Literacy & Numeracy

Building the foundation for every student's future.

College & Career Readiness

Opening doors to big futures, one campus visit at a time.

Educator Experience

Empowering educators to create transformative classrooms.

Crisis Support Fund

Mobilizing community support when Austin ISD families need it most.

Austin Ed Fund — Inspiring the Future.

Because of our donors, partners, and advocates, our teachers feel supported, our students are inspired, and our public schools are stronger than ever.

"Because of your funding, we were able to provide dinner, incentives, and childcare so our families could attend parent nights. You gave an everlasting gift to the Dobie community and our families."

Paige Masley — Together We Learn Project
Annual Sponsors

Our Community Partners

Our Board

Leadership & Board

Meet Our Board
  • Samantha BordersChairTapestry Foundation
  • Doyle ValdezImmediate Past ChairValco Resource Management, Inc.
  • Jackie PadgettSecretaryCircuit
  • Kathy BurrellTreasurerBank of America
  • Felicia GarciaAt-LargeCoca-Cola
  • Khib KuglerAt-LargeAKG Energy L.P.
  • Matias SeguraEx-OfficioSuperintendent, Austin ISD
  • Candace HunterEx-OfficioBoard of Trustees, District 1, Austin ISD
  • Priscilla Aquino GarzaEducation First
  • Jessica BazanO'Connell Robertson
  • A.J. BinghamBingham Group
  • Shawn BoseREALLY
  • Rudy GarzaGarzaEMC
  • Manny GonzalezWestern Governors University
  • Larry GrahamTexas Gas Service
  • James GuerraJG Consulting
  • Julian HuertaSt. David's Foundation
  • Meagan LongleyAustin Community Foundation
  • Oriana LoveCSL
  • Elizabeth NelsonCommunity Member
  • Colette Pierce BurnetteWaterloo Greenway Conservancy
  • David QuintanillaUT McCombs School of Business
  • Sean RansenbergEmpower Insights
  • Anita SalmonConductive Community LLC
  • Missy StrittmatterUnited Way for Greater Austin
  • Kelea YoungbloodAustin Board of Realtors
Michelle Wallis
Michelle WallisExecutive Directormichelle.wallis@austinisd.org

The Austin Ed Fund is supported by staff from Austin ISD's Office of Innovation and Development.

Transparency & Impact

Annual Reports

Read about how your support is making a difference in Austin ISD classrooms.