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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 Awards $250,000 Grant to African American Museum, Dallas, to Support Conservation Initiatives
Partner Spotlight: Cotton Bowl Foundation Issues $365,000 in Grants to Eight North Texas Organizations
CFT in the Media
Dallas Cowboys pay tribute to Allen mall shooting victims with custom T-shirts
- The Dallas Morning News
Dallas businessman Frank Risch wins 94th Linz Award given yearly by The News
- The Dallas Morning News
Latino students in the Rio Grande Valley are outperforming Latinos across the state of Texas in college-ready indicators
- Rio Grande Guardian
Finalists Announced: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2023
- D CEO Magazine
Here are resources, ways to support victims of the Allen Premium Outlets shooting
- Community Impact
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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