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Community Made Greater
Raj and Anna Asava have been partnering with CFT on their charitable giving for nearly a decade through the fund they created, the Asava Foundation Fund.
Business Made Greater
Multi-generational Texas law firm Shields Legal Group believes that doing good is good for business. For more than a decade, Shields Legal Group has partnered with CFT to leverage our nonprofit and charitable giving expertise, keeping corporate citizenship at the forefront of their business model.
Opportunity Made Greater
Since 2006, more than 240 students have received transformative scholarships to attend Bishop Lynch High School. Behind these gifts are Andy and Jackie Schwitter and their family, who saw that some students needed additional financial assistance and set out to fill the gap by creating the Bridges Scholarship Fund at CFT.
A Passion for the Arts
Cece Smith Lacy and Ford Lacy fund new works from arts organizations through their fund at CFT.
A Passion for Giving
CFT’s NTX Giving Day becomes an annual celebration for the Ngo family
Meet Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld
Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld establish a fund to support their passion for the arts and equity.
2022 Social Services Grantees
Grants will support emergency financial assistance programs in response to rising community needs
Legacy Matters
Many generous fund holders give through their estate plans, including the late Dr. Fred M. Lange and Blanche Swanzy Lange.
Partnership Matters
Donors supporting literacy and economic mobility were referred to CFT by their professional advisor.
Opportunity Matters
Denbury Scholarship Fund at CFT provides educational opportunities for employees and their families.
Collaboration Matters
Five health-focused nonprofits partner with CFT to create a community of practice
Compassion Matters
More than 100 organizations unite in $72MM initiative toward ending homelessness in our community
Helping Weather the Storm
CFT fund holders support CFT's North Texas Winter Weather Crisis Relief Fund
Giving with Meaning
In 2018, the Khannas established the Ashish & Mona Khanna Family Charitable Gift Fund, a donor-advised fund at CFT.
Leaving Legacies of Love: Future Newlyweds Rise to the Occasion
Newlyweds open a charitable giving fund for their guests to make a charitable donation in lieu of a gift.
Leaving Legacies of Love: The Cole Wehunt Fund
Parents honor late son's legacy through fund at CFT
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