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Building thriving communities for all.

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We are the foundation for a thriving community.

Our community is a special place, with a long history of caring citizens, rapid growth and a robust economy. But as it continues to grow, so do the needs of those facing imbalances in income, racial equity, and educational and economic opportunity. And data suggests these needs will only increase. But the future of our community can remain bright.

At Communities Foundation of Texas, we work side by side with caring donors, committed nonprofits, philanthropy-focused businesses and civic leaders to help build communities that thrive for all.

Vision

Thriving Communities For All

Mission

To improve the lives of all people in our community by investing in their health, wealth, living and learning. We accomplish this by growing community giving, expanding community impact, and advancing community equity.

Values

We enhance the experience and impact of giving through:

Exemplary Service

We strive to deliver exemplary service in all that we do.

Wise Stewardship

We are committed to wise stewardship of the resources given to us.

Trusted Partnership

We aim to be your trusted partner for community knowledge and collaboration.

 
Service

We strive to deliver exemplary service in all that we do.

Stewardship

We are committed to wise stewardship of the resources given to us.

Partnership

We aim to be your trusted partner for community knowledge and collaboration.

FULFILLING OUR MISSION

We work to meet our mission by:

  • Providing giving opportunities through charitable and legacy living, planning, and consulting for individuals, families, nonprofits, and businesses
  • Grantmaking and engaging our community around priority issues
  • Increasing academic achievement and educational equity for all students in Texas, especially African American, Latino, and economically disadvantaged
  • Developing and sharing knowledge and expertise about community needs and resources

Our Experts

Our Experts

Our charge is to put giving to work.

To take generosity and amplify it. To take passion and focus it. To seed impact and harvest it year after year. We invest in each other. We nourish the best in our cities, our neighbors and our communities. Because we know where giving thrives, communities thrive, too.

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Our History

Founded in 1953 as Dallas Community Chest Trust Fund, the history of Communities Foundation of Texas tells an important story about where we have been and where we are headed.

Our Financials

We aim to be a steward of your assets, and that means total transparency. All the time.

 

Fast Facts

$2 billion

Communities Foundation of Texas has granted over $2 billion since its inception in 1953.

Ranks #1

In total assets among all DFW foundations in 2017. (according the Dallas Business Journal).

1,200+

Communities Foundation of Texas manages more than 1,200 philanthropic funds, with over $1 billion in total assets.

$240+ million

Communities Foundation of Texas runs NTX Giving Day: one day of online giving that has pumped more than $240+million into the North Texas community since 2009. It is the largest single-day giving event in the nation.

$118 million

Distributed in FY 2019 to thousands of nonprofits.

1953

Is when it began as the Dallas Community Chest Trust Fund.

Ranks #7

In assets among all Texas Foundations.

501(c)(3)

Is a tax-exempt, public supported organization.

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