The official KUT mission is “to be the most trusted radio source for news and music in Central Texas.” In real terms, that means we strive every day to bring you insightful news coverage and music that gets us fired up. This page includes a lot of information that we need to share with you. But what we want you to know is that our entire staff is devoted to bringing you the best news and music in Central Texas every day—every hour, every minute that we’re on the air.

KUT Austin is licensed by the FCC to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas and operates as a department within the College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin.

KIPP Austin Public Schools was founded in 2002 after to address the educational inequities for students in East Austin. Having served as a pioneer teacher at the original KIPP Academy in Houston, the founder recognized that the KIPP educational model would work best for students in East Austin. KIPP, the "Knowledge is Power Program," was founded in 1994 by Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin, two young teachers who had just completed their Teach For America service. This program for Houston inner-city fifth graders has grown to a national network of 66 schools in 19 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 16,000 students.

KDK-Harman Foundation was established in 2004 by Janet E. Harman. Janet named the family philanthropy in honor of her three children, Kevin, David, and Kelly. The foundation focuses on serving economically disadvantaged Central Texas students and their families to help them achieve educational success; transforming their lives from poverty to financial independence and enabling a better life for future generations; providing financial and capacity building resources to education focused nonprofits, schools and collaborations; and creating a culture of giving excellence in our community through leadership, high-engagement, advocacy and innovation.

The Junior League of Austin is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Austin is dedicated to strengthening our community through creative solutions to current and future challenges.

The Jewish Community Association of Austin (JCAA) supports an innovative community where Jewish living and learning can thrive. Located primarily on the 40-acre Dell Jewish Community Campus in Northwest Austin, the JCAA provides a vast array of services and programs, from enrichment opportunities for all ages to support services for families, from health- and wellness-oriented programming to global philanthropy.
An umbrella organization, the JCAA includes five main divisions: Jewish Federation of Greater Austin, the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Service (JFS), Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), and Jewish Life and Learning. These branches work together to comprehensively address the needs of Austin's Jewish community in collaboration with area congregations, schools, and community organizations.
Everyday at the JCAA offers another opportunity to grow--as people, as families, as a community. We are a gathering place for our members, for the Austin Jewish community, and for the community as a whole. We are a center for Jewish living and learning. We are a shoulder to lean on for those in need.

For more than 50 years Humana has been a proven leader and innovator in the health and wellness industry. A passionate emphasis on people, choice, well-being, and innovation guide our business practices and culture. We’re not just a health insurance company. Our diverse lines of business position us to serve millions of people with a wide range of needs, including seniors, military members, and self-employed individuals.

Hospice Austin patients and families have the assurance that they are being served by one of the oldest and largest hospice programs in Central Texas.  We provide family-centered, quality end-of-life care that emphasizes compassion, dignity, independence and respect. We are committed to relieving physical, emotional and spiritual pain so that life can be experienced as fully and hopefully as possible. We offer a full range of health care services such as medical and nursing care, spiritual and emotional support, social work, personal care, special therapies, volunteer and bereavement services. Our services are designed to improve comfort, manage symptoms and deal with other difficulties such as emotional distress and grief.  Hospice Austin also provides important emotional and spiritual support to families and friends as they cope with caring for a loved one with an advanced illness, and the grief they experience after their loved one dies.

The mission of the Heritage Society of Austin is to promote the recognition and experience of Austin's diverse cultural heritage through the preservation of historic treasures and places. As a nationally recognized preservation organization founded in 1953, we protect the diverse architectural and cultural heritage of the greater Austin community. HSA is a proactive leader with local, state, and national policy makers and organizations ensuring that preservation is at the forefront of the public policy agenda. As a result of our advocacy and financial support, 300 historic properties, including Austin treasures like the Driskill Hotel, Paramount Theater, Governor’s Mansion, Laguna Gloria, and many private residences have been preserved.

Heart House Austin is a free afterschool program dedicated to providing a safe haven and academic support to low-income children and encouraging them to become good citizens.  

Hays Nursing & Rehab Center is a not-for-profit faith based long term care organization. Hays Nursing & Rehab Center is founded on the Seventh-day Adventist legacy of Christian healthcare.

H-E-B, with sales of more than $18 billion, operates more than 337 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrated its 105 anniversary in 2010. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 76,000 Partners and serves millions of customers in more than 150 communities. For more information, visit www.heb.com.

Established in 1973, the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) primary goal is to continue the advancement and progression of a strong and stable economic culture for Hispanic Businesses.  The Chamber strives to reach these goals by developing business and management skills and bridging access to financial capital and maintaining our cultural values and integrity. We build our members’ wealth...through programs and services in economic and workforce development, business networking, and community and policy advocacy.

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas is a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the mission of providing job-related services for people with barriers to employment. Established in 1958 in Austin, Goodwill served 69 people in its first year of operation. Goodwill now serves thousands of people annually, helping them to gain new job skills and start new lives of independence. Goodwill works in tandem with a wide variety of human service agencies in order to provide the best support network possible for people with disabilities and disadvantaging conditions who are seeking employment. Every day Goodwill helps 5 Central Texans find a job in our community.

GivShop is a new venture located in Austin, TX. We’ve created a unique partnership that brings consumers, businesses and non-profit organizations together to harness commerce for the benefit of the local community. We support local businesses and local non-profits by providing consumers with great deals on shopping and fun things to do while generating funds for local charities.

Girlstart is a non-profit organization created to empower girls to excel in math, science, and technology. Founded in 1997 in Austin, Texas, Girlstart has quickly established itself as a best-case practices leader in empowering, educating, and motivating girls to enjoy and become more proficient in math, science and technology.

Girl Scouting builds girls of confidence, courage and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scouts is the world’s largest organization dedicated to empowering girls to be leaders. In partnership with adult volunteers, girls develop leadership skills, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX), serving over 21,000 girls, grades K-12, and nearly 12,000 adult volunteers in 46 Central Texas counties.

Working to End Homelessness in Austin. At Front Steps, we believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Their mission is to provide a pathway home through shelter, affordable housing, and community education. Providing excellent case management, support, and shelter services, transitioning people experiencing chronic homelessness to a variety of sustainable housing options and educating the community about the needs of men and women experiencing homelessness and innovative approaches to meeting those need.

The Foster Angels of Central Texas Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of children in foster care, ensuring that each child has his or her basic needs met, and to provide life-enriching and life-enhancing experiences whenever possible.

For the Children, Inc. is a local nonprofit organization in the Central Texas area that provides basic school supplies to children that qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program. Our goal is to reach all elementary age children first; currently we serve Pre-K through 4th grade students in ten school districts in Central Texas. We are proud that 100% of funds donated are used to purchase school supplies. This is possible because board members serve a dual purpose of performing in-kind administrative duties and providing the administrative funds required to run the organization and because of in-kind support from area businesses and volunteers.