Our Vision

We envision healthy lands, waters, native plants and animals supported with vibrant, thriving ecosystems throughout our beautiful state.

We believe great things happen when organizations and funders work together for the highest good. 

We are a donor-advised fund comprised of a fund director, advisory committee, and fund administrator. Established in 2017 by G.P. “Buzz” Avery, in partnership with the Austin Community Foundation, we support nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is preserving natural habitats, especially those that are critically threatened.

G.P. “Buzz” Avery
Founder and Director

Funding Priorities

PUBLIC ACTION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
We support projects that engage local communities in conservation action.

Projects are undertaken in collaboration with community volunteers, teachers and students, and partnering organizations.

These on-the-ground projects focus on priority areas such as:

WATER
Protecting natural water sources—including rivers, aquifers, springs, estuaries, and wetlands—as well as their supporting watersheds. 

NATURAL AREAS
Protection, restoration, and stewardship of natural areas and native habitat.

NATIVE WILDLIFE
Protecting and sustaining native, at-risk wildlife.