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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

December 18, 2025

CFT and Lyda Hill Philanthropies Grant $1M to 34 Small Local Nonprofits

December 18, 2025

CFT Awards $250,000 Grant to African American Museum, Dallas, to Support Conservation Initiatives

December 17, 2025

CFT’s Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Expands through Philanthropy Southwest

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CFT Names Robert Kent as New Chief Philanthropy Officer

May 10, 2024

Creating a New Tradition of Police Mental Health

May 5, 2024

Support for Allen: One Year Later

May 5, 2024

Fundraising Campaign Series Continues with Matching Gifts for Mental Health Nonprofits

May 3, 2024

$1.5M+ Awarded to 41 Local Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Equity

May 2, 2024

Support in the Wake of the April 2024 Tornadoes

April 30, 2024

Empowering Communities Together: Brother Bills Helping Hand

April 24, 2024

Beyond the Plate: Hugs Café Inc.

April 1, 2024

CFT in the Media

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

1,600 pieces of art honor pets in a big new mosaic for Denton’s animal shelter

KERA News

October 27, 2023

Kaleidoscope Park launches Founder’s Circle ahead of summer 2024 opening

Frisco Enterprise

October 26, 2023

Why better preparation, more experience is critical for teacher retention

The Dallas Morning News

October 15, 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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