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CFT Fundholder Spotlight: The Honorable Helen Giddings
In 2024, civic leader and former State Representative, the Honorable Helen Giddings, approached CFT with a vision to support the African American Museum for years to come. A longtime advocate for the museum, she wanted to ensure Dr. Robinson’s legacy and impact would continue to inspire future generations.
CFT awards $7.5M to Local Nonprofits Advancing Education and Workforce Innovation
Funding will support Aspire to Learn, AT LAST!, Café Momentum, The Commit Partnership - Dallas County Promise, Paul Quinn College, Texas Woman’s University, University of Texas at Arlington, and Year Up United
Support for Myanmar and Thailand Earthquake Relief
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, near Sagaing, on March 28, 2025. Several strong earthquakes – as high as 6.4M – followed. The following blog has information on how to help those affected.
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CFT in the Media
- Dallas Morning News
$7.5M in grants awarded to North Texas groups, schools helping students
- Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
CFT awards a groundbreaking $6 million grant to the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

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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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