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Calvert Collins-Bratton named next President and CEO of Klyde Warren Park

Calvert Collins-Bratton, Chief Relationships Officer at Communities Foundation of Texas, has accepted the role of President and CEO of Klyde Warren Park, effective September 1.

Support for South Central Texas Flood Relief

Widespread flooding caused by 30 inches of rain in South Central Texas has begun to recede. The area is now focused on recovery and rebuilding.

Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $2M to Strengthen Local News and Civic Engagement across North Texas

Local news grants include $1.15 million to support 11 organizations expanding reporting, community engagement, and sustainable models for civic information; Additional civic engagement grants total $825,000 to 17 organizations.

June 24, 2026

Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $10M + to Advance Education

June 17, 2026

Jennifer Burr Altabef, Alice Rodriguez, and James D. “Jim” Shields join CFT’s Board of Trustees

June 2, 2026

Austin Street Center Launches Fundraising Effort to Support Families Displaced by Oak Cliff Apartment Explosion

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Professional Seminar 2019

May 16, 2019

Kathy Muldoon, CFP® receives CFT’s 2019 Vester Hughes Award

May 7, 2019

$6.3 Million in Grants Awarded by CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund to Drive Social Innovation

April 17, 2019

CFT Welcomes New Trustees – Spring 2019

March 6, 2019

A Letter From Our President – Spring 2019

March 4, 2019

Dallas Residents See Rise in Financial Security

February 12, 2019

Racial Equity Grant Awards $150,000 in Grants to Support Racial Equity Work in Dallas

January 21, 2019

CFT Announces Over $1M in Grants to North Texas Nonprofits

January 7, 2019

CFT in the Media

Plans unveiled for Dallas Police Training Academy on UNT Dallas’ campus

FOX 4 News

February 8, 2024

UNT Dallas gets $10 million for new law enforcement training center

Dallas Morning News

February 8, 2024

A winning formula to keep a strong Texas economy

The Dallas Morning News

January 17, 2024

Communities Foundation Of Texas Adds Three New Board Members, Salutes Departing Trio

MySweetCharity

January 15, 2024

Sense Deep Space in Newest Eisemann Center Exhibit

Richardson Today

January 5, 2024

New CEO at Communities Foundation of Texas aims to take philanthropic force to next level

Dallas Business Journal

December 7, 2023

New multi-million dollar public park to open in Frisco next summer

NBC DFW

November 29, 2023

Second Chance Farm rescues animals with special needs

NBC DFW

November 20, 2023

Educate Texas: Teacher Residency programs work and deserve more state funding

Rio Grande Guardian

November 19, 2023

60+ Leaders Embark on SMU, Communities Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Program

Dallas Innovates

October 30, 2023

Speakers Bureau

Our team actively speaks in public settings and participates in panels and forums designed to spur charitable giving and community involvement. Learn more about our leadership team and areas of speaking expertise. To invite a foundation representative to speak at your event, email Nicole Paquette.

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