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For over 45 years, the Regional Foundation Library (RFL) has served individuals and organizations in need of educational or special project funding. Its patrons include representatives of nonprofit programs and services, educational entities, charitable organizations, faith-based programs and services, governmental entities, as well as individuals. The RFL opened its doors in 1962, making it the fifth Cooperating Collection in the Foundation Center's national network. The RFL began as a dream of Dr. Robert L. Sutherland, the first President of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, a grantmaking and operating foundation that is an administrative unit of The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Sutherland recognized the critical importance of providing information and facilitating open communication between tax-exempt entities seeking funds and the growing number of grantmakers, especially those in Texas. The RFL contains core publications from The Foundation Center as well as other major materials in fund development, grants and nonprofit management. It provides a full range of print materials and a growing number of electronic resources. Because of the availability of electronic information on state and federal grants opportunities, the RFL emphasizes private sector funding options and information (i.e., private foundations and corporate foundation/direct giving programs). It has little on-site information about small business startups. In keeping with its original commitment to make information accessible to all, the RFL is open to everyone, free of charge. Mission Services
& Hours
While appointments are never required, they are recommended for the following:
Feel free to call or write to set up a time for staff to provide you with in-depth personal assistance. Seven computer terminals are available in the library for internet funding research. A photocopier and a television/VCR are available for printed and other materials found at the RFL. We are very family friendly and handicapped accessible.
Please contact us if you have special parking needs and convenient
basement elevator access will be arranged for your visit.
Outreach Contact
Us Mailing
address: Phone:
512-475-7373 Links The University of Texas at Austin Texas Department of Health Funding Information Center Council on Foundations and Affinity Groups Guidestar, a nonprofit locator Association of Small Foundations National Center for Nonprofit Boards *There has been a reorganization and the Regional Foundation Library is now under the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement. Its office location will remain the same. |
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