Support Our Mission

Every bat saved starts with you

Austin Bat Refuge is the only organization in nine Central Texas counties providing rescue, rehabilitation, and release for bats. Zero government funding. One hundred percent community-powered.

501(c)(3) nonprofit — Donations may be tax-deductible

35+Years in Austin

9Counties served

24/7Emergency line

100%To programs

Your $25 feeds an orphaned pup for a full week

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Spring Rescue Season Goal 68%

$6,800 raised of $10,000 goal

🔒 Secure donation via Give Lively · 100% tax-deductible · EIN 81-1579780

Where Your Money Goes

Your Gift in Action

Every dollar stays local — funding hands-on bat care and education in Central Texas.

$25

Orphan Pup Care

Formula, feeding supplies, and warmth for a baby bat through a full week of intensive care.

$100

Bridge Education Night

Staffing our education table at Congress Avenue Bridge — reaching hundreds of visitors in one evening.

$250

Full Rehabilitation & Release

Complete care from intake through flight training to the moment a recovered bat returns to the wild.

501(c)(3)Registered Nonprofit

EIN 81-1579780Tax ID

100%To Programs

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Other Ways to Help

Support That Goes Beyond a Gift

Volunteer

Help at the Congress Avenue Bridge education table, assist with bat transport, or support events. No experience necessary — just enthusiasm.

Spread the Word

Share our mission on social media. Follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram — and tell your friends about the magic of bat night.

Bat-Friendly Habitat

Install a bat house, plant native species, and reduce outdoor lighting. We'll guide you through every step — it's easier than you think.

Corporate Giving

Sponsor our bridge education table or support a bat house installation. Contact us to explore partnerships.