Our Impact
of students felt more prepared for adulthood after our Becoming Young Adults program
Detroit youth reached through education, technology, and sports since 2023
of basketball tournament participants want more Austin Foundation events in Detroit
Empowering Detroit youth through coding, creativity, and confidence
Our Impact
At The Austin Foundation, we believe in equipping youth with the tools to build confident, successful futures. From life skills and coding to sports and wellness, we’re transforming the lives of Detroit’s young people through hands-on learning, mentorship, and opportunity.
Outreach and Growth by the Numbers
200+ youth served
Across Detroit and Southeast Michigan neighborhoods in education, tech, and sports since 2023.
98% felt more ready for adulthood
After participating in our Becoming Young Adults program.
Life skills matter
Student awareness of their importance rose from 68% to 75%.
Financial confidence grew
From 1 in 5 to 1 in 4 students feeling self-assured.
75% said “extremely helpful”
About our financial literacy workshops.
100% want more tournaments
Our sports events inspire leadership, pride, and connection.
10+ neighborhoods reached
From coding labs to basketball courts, we’re building futures across Southeast Michigan.
Looking Ahead
In 2026, we’ll expand our hands-on youth programs
— Becoming Young Adults, NEXTGEN, and SMASH —
to reach more students across Detroit and Southeast Michigan.