CFT & Philanthropy
2013 Professional Seminar: Meanings and Motives of Wealth and Philanthropy
April 4 2013
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) and SMU Dedman School of Law are hosting a seminar for wealth advisers, attorneys and accountants titled Emerging Stronger: Meaning and Motives of Wealth and Philanthropy on Tuesday, May 14 from 8:00AM to 11:15 AM at Communities Foundation of Texas.
SXSW Dewey Award Winners benefit from new Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas
March 10, 2013
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is excited to be working with South by Southwest (SXSW) on its first-ever philanthropic fund. A hub for collaboration between donors, nonprofits and other funders to stimulate creative solutions to key community challenges, CFT has granted more than $1.2 billion since its founding in 1953. Meanwhile, South by Southwest is the 10-day Music, Film and Interactive event that brings thousands of creative minds to Austin each March for panels, networking business opportunities and fun.
Communities Foundation of Texas Announces a Year's Worth of Events Celebrating 60 Years of "Giving Back and Looking Forward"
February 13, 2013
Fresh on the heels of Dallas’ big year of new beginnings, Communities Foundation of Texas announces its slate of 60th anniversary celebrations with events designed to take a deeper look at Dallas’ past pressing issues and how the city and its philanthropists tackled them as well as shine a light on contemporary civic issues and philanthropy’s answer.
Communities Foundation of Texas Announces New Trustees
January 8, 2013
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) announced that Ken Hersh and Brent Christopher have been elected to the board of trustees.
Senator Florence Shapiro announced as CFT's newest Trustee
February 20, 2012
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) announced that State Senator Florence Shapiro has been appointed as a new trustee.
CFT announces $79 million in grants
February 3, 2012
CFT Launches New Donor/Nonprofit Matchmaking Initiative: $1MM Goes to 50+ Agencies
March 23, 2011
Communites Foundation of Texas Announces New Chairman and Trustee
March 7, 2011
W. W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation of the Communities Foundation of Texas Announces $2.99 Million Grant
June 8, 2010
North Texas Mass Care Task Force Issues Readiness and Needs Report for Disaster Preparedness
May 28, 2010
Professional Seminar Focuses on Estate Tax Law Changes
March 24, 2010
Communities Foundation of Texas Announces Two New Trustees
March 18, 2010
Sammons Dallas Foundation Contributes Historic $100 Million Gifts to Six Dallas Organizations
January 13, 2010
Professional Seminar Focuses on Charitable Estate Planning in Uncertain Times
April 13, 2009
Communities Foundation of Texas Announces $1.4 Million+ in Competitive Grants
February 25, 2009
Communities Foundation of Texas Announces New Chairman, Two New Trustees
February 3, 2009
Communities Foundation of Texas Announces $5 Million Toward Mass Care and Disaster Relief Plan
January 8, 2009
Communities Foundation of Texas Names Monica Egert Smith to Grants Staff
October 20, 2008
Craigslist Event to Highlight Philanthropy and Community Involvement: CFT Hosts Event Targeting Next Generation
August 12, 2008
Communities Foundation of Texas names Elizabeth W. Bull Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
July 23, 2008
Communities Foundation of Texas to Restore Historic Caruth Family Homeplace; Restored Home and Grounds to Provide Office Space for Nonprofit Uses
June 9, 2008
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Education
W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation at Communities Foundation of Texas awards $1.8 million grant to the Dallas County Community College District Foundation
April 12, 2013
JW.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation at Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has announced a $1.8 million grant to the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) Foundation to train the best and brightest students in the DCCCD STEM Institute.
Local "Early College High School" Student; Education Trend-setters to give Primer on Disruptive Innovation in Education
April 10, 2013
Jonathan Gonzalez is the kind of kid you want to spend time with: he loves his family, plays sports, and is fun to talk to. But what sets him far from the pack is the innovative academic path he chose. By attending Dallas ISD’s Trini Garza Early College High School at Mountain View College, he will graduate in four years with not only his high school diploma, but also with half of his bachelor’s degree, all through Dallas’ public school system.
Communities Foundation of Texas Kicks off Education-Focused Cause-Minded Conversation: Cradle to Career on February 26, 2013
February 13, 2013
CFT is celebrating its 60th anniversary and is honoring the milestone by hosting a slate of events designed to take a deeper look at Dallas’ past pressing issues and how the city and its philanthropists tackled them, as well highlight contemporary civic issues and philanthropy’s answer.
Communities Foundation of Texas Grants over $2 million to improve Middle School Education
October 15, 2012
At-risk North Texas youth and the middle schools they attend got a jumpstart this school year of more than $2 million in new grants from Communities Foundation of Texas designed to improve middle school education.
James 1:5 Scholarship Award recipient receives $40,000 scholarship
July 27, 2012
Communities Foundation of Texas announces it has awarded the very first James 1:5 Scholarship to Ryan Lorey of Rockwall. Lorey, a recent graduate of Rockwall Heath High School, will receive a four-year, $40,000 scholarship --- the largest scholarship given to one individual by CFT, and one of the largest ever given to a Rockwall student.
U.S. News & World Report Hosts First Nationwide STEM Solutions Summit in Dallas, TX
June 7, 2012
There’s an urgent need in this nation for a workforce skilled in science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM.
W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation of Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $2-Million Challenge Grant to Big Thought
October 1, 2010
Too many students exit high school unprepared for college and/or the workforce. And while there are literally hundreds of intervention programs targeted at underserved children—addressing everything from academic remediation to food and safety to social support—the problem is they’re often unknown or inaccessible to the children and families who need them most.
Bob Edge Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas Awards First Scholarships
March 23, 2009
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Healthcare
CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation and AHA announce Baylor Medical Center at Garland and Rowlett Fire Rescue to Receive Recognition for Fastest Response Times for Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment for Quarter I 2012 Targeted regional coordination directly leads to lifesaving action
August 8, 2012
On Wednesday, August 8th at 12:30 pm, Baylor Medical Center at Garland and Rowlett Fire Rescue will be recognized for having the fastest total combined patient treatment time for data submitted to the AHA Dallas Caruth Initiative during 1st Quarter, 2012.
Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas Hospital and Dallas Fire and Rescue to Receive Recognition for Fastest Response Times for Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment for Quarter III 2012
April 1, 2012
On Wednesday, August 8th at 12:30 pm, Baylor Medical Center at Garland and Rowlett Fire Rescue will be recognized for having the fastest total combined patient treatment time for data submitted to the AHA Dallas Caruth Initiative during 1st Quarter, 2012.
Methodist Charlton Medical Center and DeSoto Fire Rescue to Receive Recognition for Fastest Response Times for Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment for Quarter IV 2011
January 5, 2012
Methodist Richardson Medical Center and Richardson Fire Department to Receive Recognition for Fastest Response Times for Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment for Quarter I 2011
March 15, 2011
Medical City Hospital and Dallas Fire and Rescue to Receive Recognition for Fastest Response Times for Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment for Quarter II 2011
November 28, 2011
W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation announces $3.5 million grant to the American Heart Association
October 13, 2010
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D3 Institute
CFT Announces the Data-Driven Decision-Making Institute (D3) Class of 2013
August 15, 2012
Building on community response to the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) study released in February of this year highlighting working family and asset poverty issues in North Texas, Communities Foundation of Texas has launched a new initiative called the D3 Institute.
Announcement of D3 Institute
April 9, 2012
Communities Foundation of Texas is now taking applications for its new Data Driven Decision-Making (D3) Institute launching in July 2012.
Assets and Opportunities: Dallas--Press Conference, February 19, 2012
February 16, 2012
New study reveals startling picture of Dallas' financial insecurity
Fact Sheet: The Assets and Opportunities Profile for Dallas
Assets & Opportunity Profile: Dallas
Assets and Opportunities Profile Press Conference Speaker List
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Public Safety
Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) opens office a Dallas Office
April 11, 2012
The Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) announces the opening of its Dallas location, expanding DARCC’s comprehensive sexual assault treatment program in the Metroplex.
Communities Foundation of Texas and Meadows Foundation Join Forces to Fight Chronic Homelessness in Dallas
April 6, 2010
Communities Foundation of Texas and the Meadows Foundation have partnered to combat the problem of chronic homelessness in Dallas through a private-public partnership that involves a collaboration of six local organizations to create the first permanent supportive housing community for homeless individuals with histories of mental illness, substance abuse and involvement with the criminal justice system.
Communities Foundation of Texas Announces $750,000 Grant to Provide Immediate Assistance to Homeless
January 12, 2009
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North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day - full release with prize winners listed
September 15, 2012
In a landslide day of giving in North Texas, this community showed its true stripes by donating $14.4 million in 17 hours to 900+ local nonprofits.
North Texas Giving Day 2012 Results - $14.4 Million raised!
September 14, 2012
In a landslide day of giving in North Texas, this community showed its true stripes by donating $14.4 million in 17 hours to 900+ local nonprofits.
North Texas Giving Day 2012 will be on September 13, 7 a.m. to midnight
August 21, 2012
The fourth annual North Texas Giving Day will be September 13, 2012. This year, donations can be received nearly around the clock, from 7:00 a.m. until midnight.
Unprecedented $10.7 million donated to more than 600 nonprofits on 2011 North Texas Giving Day
September 29, 2011
DonorBridge 2010 North Texas Giving Day Results
September 20, 2010
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