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Remembering Linda P. Custard
Our staff and Board are deeply saddened by the passing of Linda P. Custard, fundholder and former board trustee at CFT, who we celebrated just months ago as co-recipient of the Linz Award at the Linz Award luncheon and our annual Board Chair dinner.
Get started now: Your 2026 charitable giving checklist
Many people approach a new year with a genuine desire to be more intentional about their charitable giving. They know they want to make a difference, align their generosity with their values, and perhaps even involve their families—but they are often unsure where to begin.
Over $2M in Scholarship Funds Available from Communities Foundation of Texas
More than 50 scholarship funds established by generous donors support local students pursuing higher education
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CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund Named 2024 Hunt Family Visionary Award Recipient by the Retina Foundation
CFT in the Media
Communities Foundation Of Texas Adds Three New Board Members, Salutes Departing Trio
- MySweetCharity
New CEO at Communities Foundation of Texas aims to take philanthropic force to next level
- Dallas Business Journal
Educate Texas: Teacher Residency programs work and deserve more state funding
- Rio Grande Guardian
60+ Leaders Embark on SMU, Communities Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
- Dallas Innovates
Kaleidoscope Park launches Founder’s Circle ahead of summer 2024 opening
- Frisco Enterprise
Why better preparation, more experience is critical for teacher retention
- The Dallas Morning News
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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