Austin aspires inc strives to develop a world-class, unique city-wide learning campus linking together the arts, education, science and business communities. this environment will emphasize programs in science and technology, college-readiness, alternative learning and real-life application to prepare students for the work force and/or higher education.

Our mission is to expand opportunities, empower people, and enrich livesfor individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities andtheir families by providing a better quality of life through learning,inclusion, fun and empowerment.

The organization operates a public television station which is a pbs affliate.

Support nonprofit organizations by managing & distributing charitable gifts

Provide symphony concerts for the public and support the local music community

To promote agricultural, horticultural and mechanical arts in the community by maintaining and utilizing the mower county fairgrounds for the benefit of the community.

Provide vocational, behavioral and educational programs for adults who are developmentally delayed.

To serve as a charitable organization to benefit the austin community and as a trustee to various family trusts.

To provide religious and educational awards granted according to the taxexempt purposes of the foundation.

To put christian principles into programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

To preserve the history and values of the george a and lillian hormel family through the preservation of the hormel historic home and serving the community as a meeting place to pursue the hormel family values of hospitality, education, music appreciation, and entrepreneurship.

To enhance and encourage environmental education, scientific opportunities, and the enjoyment of nature at the jay c. hormel nature center

We operate a shelter building for homeless animals, prepare them for adoption, and adopt the animals to the public.

To provide funding for class supplies, projects, grants and awards that improve the quality of education for the students in austin schools.

Applaud and advance all arts by welcoming diverse, creative individuals to inspire our community.

Empowering children and adults with physical disabilities, and their families, by providing information, referrals and services that help improve productivity and quality of life.

To provide nursing care and housing to the elderly and handicapped.

To provide resources, services and education in order to promote healthy and safe lifestyles for families within the community.

The foundation is engaged in the operation of raising funds to support, and promote educational and athletic programs for riverland community college.