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CFT works closely with professional advisors to identify tax-advantaged opportunities to achieve your client’s giving goals. Here you’ll find a wealth of resources to help you get to know CFT and our processes, connect to our programs and events, and access forms and documents to help your clients.
Resources for you and your clients
CFT benefits, financials, fee schedules, investment options, forms, brochures, and more.
- Charitable Funds
- Estate Planning
- Explainer Videos
- Publications
Supporting Organizations
A streamlined, strategic option for family philanthropy with public-charity benefits.
2025 Annual Report
This year’s annual report highlights a selection of our charitable partners and how CFT can help make giving greater.
2024 Annual Report
This year’s annual report highlights a selection of our charitable partners and the causes they champion.
Building the Economic Security of Working Families: A 10-Year Look Back
We believe all Texans deserve the opportunity to engage in meaningful work and to acquire assets that help their families support themselves and thrive economically.
CFT Cash, Wire, and Stock Instructions
View transfer instructions to ensure a smooth transaction of eligible securities to Communities Foundation of Texas.
Financials
View our CFT annual reports, audited financials and form 990s.
Important dates, guidelines, and information
CONTRIBUTION TYPE
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DONOR DEADLINE
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CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINES
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|---|---|---|
| Complex Assets (partnership interests, real property, etc.) |
Monday, Nov. 30, 2026 |
These types of gifts require due diligence and official acceptance by CFT. Please contact us as soon as possible to determine if CFT can accept your contribution by year-end. For more information, please contact Carolyn Newham at 214-750-4146. |
| Physical Stock Certificates |
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 |
Delivered to CFT, with stock power by 4 p.m. (CST) on Friday, 12/4/26. |
| IRA Charitable Rollovers |
Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 |
Donors should check with the plan administrators to determine the necessary time to make a direct distribution to CFT. *IRA contributions may be made to designated funds, scholarships or field of interest funds, but not donor-advised funds. |
| Mutual Funds |
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026 |
Please check with your brokerage firm to ensure transfer to CFT is initiated by Thursday, 12/24/26. It is the responsibility of the donor to ensure gifts are received by CFT by Thursday, 12/31/26. |
| Stock |
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026 |
Please check with your brokerage firm to ensure transfer to CFT is initiated by Tuesday, 12/29/26. It is the responsibility of the donor to ensure gifts are received by CFT by Thursday, 12/31/26. |
| Wire Transfers |
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 |
Please check with your financial institution to ensure wire transfers are completed and received by CFT as of Thursday, 12/31/26. It is the responsibility of the donor to ensure gifts are received by CFT by Thursday, 12/31/26. |
| Checks |
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 |
Delivered to CFT by 5 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, 12/31/26 or postmarked by Thursday, 12/31/26. |
| Credit Cards |
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 |
Please contact CFT by 5 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, 12/31/26 or give online by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, 12/31/26. |
CONTRIBUTION TYPE
Complex Assets
(partnership interests, real property, etc.)
DONOR DEADLINE
November 30, 2026
CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINE
These types of gifts require due diligence and official acceptance by CFT. Please contact us as soon as possible to determine if CFT can accept your contribution by year-end. For more information, please contact Carolyn Newham at 214-750-4146.
CONTRIBUTION TYPE
Physical Stock Certificates
DONOR DEADLINE
December 4, 2026
CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINE
Delivered to CFT, with stock power by 4 p.m. (CST) on Friday, 12/4/26.
CONTRIBUTION TYPE
IRA Charitable Rollovers
DONOR DEADLINE
December 21, 2026
CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINE
Donors should check with the plan administrators to determine the necessary time to make a direct distribution to CFT. *IRA contributions may be made to designated funds, scholarships or field of interest funds, but not donor-advised funds.
CONTRIBUTION TYPE
Mutual Funds
DONOR DEADLINE
December 24, 2026
CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINE
Please check with your brokerage firm to ensure transfer to CFT is initiated by Thursday, 12/24/26. It is the responsibility of the donor to ensure gifts are received by CFT by Thursday, 12/31/26.
CONTRIBUTION TYPE
Stock
DONOR DEADLINE
December 29, 2026
CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINE
Please check with your brokerage firm to ensure transfer to CFT is initiated by Tuesday, 12/29/26. It is the responsibility of the donor to ensure gifts are received by CFT by Thursday, 12/31/26.
CONTRIBUTION TYPE
Wire Transfers
DONOR DEADLINE
December 31, 2026
CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINE
Please check with your financial institution to ensure wire transfers are completed and received by CFT as of Thursday, 12/31/26. It is the responsibility of the donor to ensure gifts are received by CFT by Thursday, 12/31/26.
CONTRIBUTION TYPE
Checks
DONOR DEADLINE
December 31, 2026
CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINE
Delivered to CFT by 5 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, 12/31/26 or postmarked by Thursday, 12/31/26.
CONTRIBUTION TYPE
Credit Cards
DONOR DEADLINE
December 31, 2026
CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINE
Please contact CFT by 5 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, 12/31/26 or give online by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, 12/31/26.
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