Austin Music Charities Fund

Black Fret

Black Fret is a 501(c)(3) charity that provides grants and mentoring to Austin's musicians to support them in the creation and performance of music.

Austin Music Foundation Inc

The Austin Music Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity that supports Austin's musicians through business education and mentoring.

Health Alliance For Austin Musicians

Founded in 2005, by Robin Shivers, a local philanthropist and businesswoman who saw the need for preserving the health of Austin's local musician community, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) provides access to affordable health care for Austin's low-income, working musicians with a focus on prevention and wellness. HAAM is a uniquely Austin non profit that is both a cultural arts support and a healthcare safety net. We are able to accomplish our mission through community collaborative partnerships with a wide variety of healthcare organizations and community providers which leverages every dollar donated by $7.

Sims Foundation Inc

The SIMS Foundation provides mental health and substance use recovery services and supports for musicians, music industry professionals, and their families. Through education, community partnerships, and accessible managed care, SIMS seeks to destigmatize and reduce mental health and substance use issues, while supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of the music community at large.