About Aura Rainwater Foundation
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to hydration equity, water education, and workforce innovation. The future of water requires more than awareness — it requires leadership, technical skills, community readiness, and career pathways.
Aura Rainwater Foundation works at the intersection of water education and workforce development. We design programs that prepare students, adults, and communities to understand water as both a public health issue and an economic opportunity.
From classrooms to job sites, from community centers to corporate training rooms, we connect people to the knowledge, skills, and pathways that the future of water demands.
Rooted in Austin & Central Texas. Built for Broader Impact.
From our base in the Austin and Central Texas region, Aura Rainwater Foundation advances rainwater education, hydration equity, workforce development, and community resilience. Through education, industry collaboration, and workforce partnerships, we are building programs and pathways designed to serve communities across Texas while creating models that can be replicated and scaled beyond the region.
Real-world rainwater systems demonstrate how collection, storage, infrastructure, and education can come together to support a more resilient water future.
Our Mission
Aura Rainwater Foundation advances rainwater and water workforce education, hydration equity, and the WIME™ Framework — preparing communities for the future of the water economy.
Our Vision
A future where every community has access to water knowledge, hydration awareness, and career pathways into the water economy.
Our Story
Founded to close the gap between water awareness and workforce readiness, ARF was built for the communities, students, and employers shaping the future of water in Texas and beyond.
Communities We Serve
Students, adults changing careers, and job seekers; schools, colleges, and workforce organizations; employers and manufacturers; and under-resourced and water-stressed communities across Austin and the Central Texas region — with partnerships designed for broader expansion across Texas.
Our Leadership Focus
We invest in the next generation of water leaders — students, technicians, engineers, organizers, and community advocates — through accessible training and partnerships.
Foundation Information
17012 Tortoise Street
Round Rock, TX 78664