The World's First Non-Profit ATM: On a Mission

ArTM Foundation is the first 501(c)(3) arts organization of its kind and is committed to uplifting musicians and artists through innovative financial channels. At ArTM, our mission is to redefine the intersection of finance and the arts by converting ATM surcharge fees into meaningful contributions to the local creative community. These donations directly support local musicians and artists through the redistribution of funds via a grant process. In our inaugural year, ArTM aims to award $20,000 to $25,000 grants solely from donations collected at our machines. Our unique and data-driven model serves as a self-sustainable fundraising powerhouse for the local music & arts community and the creative sector at large.

ArTM is committed to dismantling economic barriers, championing diversity, and prioritizing inclusion. ArTM enhances the accessibility of game-changing album production funds, facilitates press relations, and offers crucial financial backing needed to jumpstart a music career, thereby empowering Austin's diverse community of talented creatives to elevate their music onto the international stage.

With a focus on ArTM's home, Austin, TX, ArTM's mission aims to provide 'The Live Music Capital of the World’s' recording artists and musicians with the financial resources they need to thrive. By elevating Austin artists' voices to the international stage, we not only celebrate the diversity of Austin's rare and unique talent pool, but also ensure the preservation of our city's distinctive cultural offerings, keeping Austin a global beacon for creativity and a desirable destination for tourists and new businesses alike.