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- $10.2 Million in Grants Awarded from W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund
- $10M Grant to UNT Dallas Law Enforcement Training Center from CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund
- $5 Million in Grants
- $6.3 Million in Grants Awarded by CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund
- 1st Global Remembers 9/11 through Freedom Day
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- 2022 Social Services Grantees
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- A Passion for Community
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- A Passion For Opportunity
- A Passion for the Arts
- Access Made Greater
- Advisor Connection: Angie Herrington
- Backing the Blue: $15MM to Dallas Police Department (DPD)
- Bioworld Partners with CFT for Business
- Bioworld Partners with CFT for Business for NVM
- Blue Chip Program
- Building Bridges to Opportunity
- Building Economic Security for Working Families
- Business Made Greater
- Casey McManemin Keeps His Grandfather’s Legacy Alive
- Celebrating 70 years of impact
- CFT Announces Over $1M in Grants to North Texas Nonprofits
- CFT For Business Impact Spotlight: Neiman Marcus Group
- CFT for Business: NETSCOUT
- CFT Launches New Approach to Community Grants
- CFT’s D3 Institute
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- Champions of Bright Futures
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- Dallas Black Dance Theatre
- DHD Films: Giving — It’s Better than Happy Hour
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- Emerging Leaders In Philanthropy
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- Ford Lacy & Cece Smith
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- Investing Deeply in the Community
- Investing in Staff Beyond the Workplace
- Istation Supports Educators and Empowers Kids
- Keeping Texas Schools Above Water
- Kids on the Land
- Leadership Matters
- Learning to Heal
- Leaving Legacies of Love: Future Newlyweds Rise to the Occasion
- Leaving Legacies of Love: The Cole Wehunt Fund
- Legacy Made Greater
- Legacy Matters
- Love Matters
- Mass Care Task Force Fund at CFT
- Meet Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld
- Michelle Hall Honors her Mother’s Passion
- Neiman Marcus Employees Support Disaster Relief
- NETSCOUT partners with CFT for Business
- Norman Brinker Scholarship at CFT
- Opportunity Made Greater
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- Pearl C. Anderson
- Pet Adoption Advocate
- Putting CFT in your Will
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- Racing Toward a Cure
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- Reflecting Your Team in Your Philanthropy
- Ryan Lorey is first recipient of the James 5:1 Scholarship
- Scholarship Recipient Emily Shryock Expresses Gratitude
- Setting an Example
- Sharing Values & Planning Your Legacy
- Shields Legal Group Works for Higher
- Simplifying Complex Giving
- Smart Justice
- Strikeouts Save Lives
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- Supporting our Allen community, together
- Supporting the Heart of a Champion
- Swift Action Raises $4.245 Million to help UTD Advance to Tier 1
- Taking a 360° Approach
- The Art of Financial Management
- The Art of Giving
- The ECLAT Scholarship Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas
- Tomorrow Our Future Will Be Brighter
- Transforming Passion into Purpose
- Turning Gratitude into Giving
- Turning Loss into Legacy
- Uplifting the Underrepresented
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- Where Giving Grows
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- Young Virtual Volunteers Spread Joy During Pandemic
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- Allen Arts Alliance
- American Cancer Society
- Aspire
- Basically Beethoven
- Bettie D. Gonzalez Foundation of Hope
- Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
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- C5 Youth Foundation of Texas
- Catch Up & Read
- Celebrate Forever Families
- Center for Survivors of Torture
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
- Crossroads Community Services
- Cynthia Mickens Ministries
- Dallas Art Therapy
- Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
- Dallas Hope Charities
- Dallas SPARK!
- Decolonizing the Music Room
- Erial’s College Mission
- Fahma Humanitarian Organization International
- First3Years
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- Heritage Oak Cliff
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- HOPE Tutoring Center, Inc.
- InclusiVibe Foundation
- Inspiring Faith
- Interfaith Ministries of Denton
- KidLinks
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- KNON Community Radio
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- Metro Relief, Inc.
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- Monuments Men and Women Foundation
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- National Black MBA Association Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
- Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
- Noggin Educational Foundation
- North Texas Disability Chamber
- Orchestra of New Spain
- Park Forest Library Friends
- Paws in the City
- Pegasus Contemporary Ballet
- Philanthropy Kids
- PrideRock Wildlife Refuge
- Rebuilding Together North Texas
- Runnin’ Free Ranch
- Seniors’ Pet Assistance Network
- Shakespeare Dallas
- Soul For Christ Ministry, Inc.
- Spay Neuter Network
- Stand 4 Sisterhood
- Sterling First Aid CPR
- Suffering In Silence
- SuperVive
- Texas Winds Musical Outreach
- The Dallas Opera
- The Movie Institute
- The Museum School of East Dallas
- The Village Thinker
- The Wright Cause Urban Youth Conservation
- TLT-Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, Inc. (TLT)
- Trauma Support Services
- Urban Arts Collective
- Urban Dreams Music & Arts Program
- Vera Aqua Vera Vita
- Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC)
- Vickery Trading Co.
- Wellspring Counseling Center
- YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
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- 2022 Annual Report
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- Building the Economic Security of Working Families: A 10-Year Look Back
- CFT Advisory Council Overview
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- Converting a Private Foundation
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- IMPACT Fall/Winter 2023
- Leave a Legacy through CFT Video
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- Supporting Organizations
- Where Giving Thrives
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- Dallas Geological Society
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- Dr. Frederick Jones Sr. Family Scholarship Fund
- ECLAT Foundation Scholarship
- Elizabeth Abrams Memorial Scholarship
- Elizabeth Anne Ala Scholarship
- Garrett Electronics Scholarship
- General James H. Doolittle Scholarship
- Giana Foundation Scholarship
- Gigi and Louise Gartner Scholarship
- Grady Graves Scholarship Fund
- Greystar Scholars Fund
- Harris-Lee Ranch Scholarship
- Henry Jackson Crook Memorial Scholarship Fund
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- Jack Ford Shelby Scholarship Fund
- Jain Family First Responder Scholarship
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- John G. and Betty Erwin Phillips Scholarship Fund
- Kristofer Robinson Scholarship Fund
- Lawrence “Larry” Cole Memorial Scholarship
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- Maier Foundation Scholarship
- Mr. & Mrs. W.L. Boyd Schooling Scholarship
- Northwood Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund
- Om & Shanti Scholarship
- Palacios Area Scholarship
- Roy and Mae Smith Scholarship Fund
- Simon Greenstone Panatier Scholarship
- Subhasish Bhowmik Memorial Scholarship
- Texas DPS Scholarship
- Van London Memorial Scholarship Fund
- William A. Turner, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
- William and Susan Soza Scholarship
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- Denbury Scholarship
- Elizabeth Abrams Memorial Scholarship
- General James H. Doolittle Scholarship
- Greystar Scholars Fund
- Henry Jackson Crook Memorial Scholarship Fund
- JHG Texas Fund for Nursing Scholarships
- Lori L. Altshuler, M.D. Memorial Fund
- Phyllis Meyerson Scholarship Fund
- Rob Hudnall Scholarship Fund
- John F. Bergner
- John M. Collins
- Jana Simons
- Stephen R. Akers
- Lesly B. Annen
- Santo Bisignano
- Jonathan S. Blum
- Stephen J. Blum
- Jessica Boghetich
- Aubrey Boswell
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- Sabina C. Bramlett
- Debra Brennan Tagg
- Brian Brode
- Laura J. Brown
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- Scott Carter
- Bill E. Carter
- Jamie L. Carter
- Rebecca Egelston Caso
- Brooks Caston
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- Britney Z. Clark
- Edward A. Copley
- Kim Crawford, CPA
- Cathleen Crews
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- Joshua Dietz
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- #DoTheGood in April
- #IAmStillUp: Gearing up for North Texas Giving Day
- $1.5M+ Awarded to 41 Local Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Equity
- $10.2 Million in Grants Awarded from W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund
- $10M grant to UNT Dallas Law Enforcement Training Center
- $2 Million In Scholarships Now Available To North Texas Students
- $455,000 Awarded To North Texas Nonprofits Supporting Maternal Health
- $455,000 in Grants to 12 Local Nonprofits Supporting Maternal Health
- $5 Million in Grants Awarded from CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund
- $500,000 Grant from CFT Fuels American Cancer Society’s VOICES of Black Women Study Addressing Cancer Risk and Outcomes in Black Women
- $6.3 Million in Grants Awarded by CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund to Drive Social Innovation
- $63 Million Raised During 2023 North Texas Giving Day
- $7.5M in grants awarded to North Texas groups, schools helping students
- $9.7 Million Awarded By CFT To Expand Health Services
- $9.7 million in grants awarded to North Texas groups for health care
- 1,600 pieces of art honor pets in a big new mosaic for Denton’s animal shelter
- 10 Reasons to Consider a Donor-Advised Fund at CFT
- 19th Amendment Centennial Grantees
- 2020 North Texas Giving Day Leaderboard Is Busting With More than $42M
- 2021 North Texas Giving Day Crossed the Fundraising Finish Line Busting All Previous Records
- 2023 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards
- 2025 North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Kicks Off
- 360 Degrees of Thriving
- 60+ Leaders Embark on SMU, Communities Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
- 70 Years of Impact
- A $100 Million Bet on Affordable Housing in Dallas
- A Call to Action for Latino Giving
- A Celebration Worth Having – 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
- A Collective Community Response to COVID-19
- A Final Word From Communities Foundation Of Texas Board Chair Richie Butler
- A Letter From Our Leadership
- A Letter From Our President – Fall 2019
- A Letter From Our President – Spring 2019
- A Letter From Our President – Summer 2019
- A Letter From Our President – Winter 2018
- A North Texas non-profit is helping students succeed in higher education with over $2 million in scholarships
- A Perspective on Healthy Food Access – Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew
- A Perspective on Healthy Food Access – Dr. Kelly Varga
- A Perspective on Healthy Food Access – Heather Lepeska
- A Perspective on Healthy Food Access – Nadine Dechausay
- A Perspective on Healthy Food Access – Thor Erikson
- A Thank You Note For Finding Passion and Purpose Through 2022 North Texas Giving Day
- A Toast to Building a Thriving Community, Together
- A winning formula to keep a strong Texas economy
- Addressing Inequity & Injustice to Make Tomorrow Better
- Advancing Economic Opportunity in Dallas
- Amazon giving back on North Texas Giving Day
- Amazon’s “Surprise and Delight Days” Deliver Smiles
- Amir Tabei named new Chief Information Officer
- Announcing David J. Scullin as New President and CEO
- Announcing New Funding for Collin County
- Application opens for the Bush Institute’s Lindsay Lloyd North Korea Freedom Scholarship
- Are You the Drop of Water That Will Change the Tide?
- Art Cavazos named Superintendent in Residence for Educate Texas
- As Collin County grows, COVID-19 could deepen economic divides
- Be a Champion of Giving
- Be Savvy With Bunching Donations and Income-Based Charitable Bequests
- Best of 2024: Dallas Doing Good’s most loved stories
- Beyond the Helper’s High
- Beyond the Plate: Hugs Café Inc.
- Black Dallas philanthropist Pearl Anderson finally in spotlight
- Briggs appointed executive director of Educate Texas
- Building on a Lifelong Commitment: CFT and the Perry Family’s Ongoing Impact on Animals
- Bush Institute Partners with CFT to Award North Korea Freedom Scholarships
- Cavazos: The Time Is Now: Invest in Teacher Preparation to Strengthen Texas Schools
- Celebrating Black History Month 2023
- Celebrating Jim Berry’s Impact
- Celebrating National Community Foundation Week 2022
- Celebrating National Community Foundation Week 2023
- Celebrating National Community Foundation Week 2025
- Celebrating National Volunteer Month 2024
- Celebrating Truman Greene’s Impact
- CFT and Lyda Hill Philanthropies Grant $1M to 34 Small Local Nonprofits
- CFT and SMU to host 2023 Professional Seminar
- CFT Announces Expanded Effort to Invest in Neighborhoods
- CFT Announces First-Ever Presenting Sponsor: Amazon
- CFT Announces Jim Berry As New SVP/CFO
- CFT Announces Over $1M in Grants to North Texas Nonprofits
- CFT Announces Two New Board Trustees
- CFT Appoints Reo Pruiett as Chief Programs & Engagement Officer
- CFT Awards $250,000 Across 20 Local Nonprofits in Support of Racial Equity
- CFT Awards $250,000 Grant to African American Museum, Dallas, to Support Conservation Initiatives
- CFT Awards $435,000 Across 35 Local Nonprofits in Support of Social Services
- CFT Awards $470,000 Across 24 Local Nonprofits
- CFT Awards $550,000 Grant To Dallas Black Dance Theatre
- CFT Awards $625,000 in Grants to 19 Local Nonprofits Providing Social Services
- CFT Awards $625k to 19 Local Nonprofits
- CFT awards $7.5M to Local Nonprofits Advancing Education and Workforce Innovation
- CFT Awards $9.7 Million to Local Nonprofits Expanding Access to Health Services
- CFT Awards $9.7M+ To Area Non-Profits For Healthcare Services
- CFT awards a groundbreaking $6 million grant to the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
- CFT Board Of Trustees Adds New Members And Leadership Transition
- CFT Celebrates Dr. Marcellus Clayton Cooper’s Impact on the Community
- CFT Celebrates National Volunteer Month
- CFT expands leadership of CFT’s Housing Initiative
- CFT Facilitates $1.2M in Funding for Animal-Focused Nonprofits
- CFT for Business Celebrates National Volunteer Month 2023
- CFT for Business’ 2nd Annual Chambers of Commerce Luncheon
- CFT Fundholder Spotlight: The Honorable Helen Giddings
- CFT funds 20 Scholarships for Black and African American Fundraisers
- CFT Grant Establishes Executive Director of Caruth Police Institute
- CFT Grants $1.5 Million to Dallas EDC to Foster a Thriving Dallas
- CFT Grants $1.5 Million to Downtown Dallas Inc.’s Safe in the City Initiative to Support Continued Improvements Downtown
- CFT Grants $9.7 Million to North Texas Healthcare Nonprofits
- CFT honors John Bergner with CFT’s 2022 Vester Hughes Award
- CFT Hosts “North Texas Gives To Animals” Fundraiser
- CFT Launches Game-Changing Platform Ahead of North Texas Giving Day 2024
- CFT names Calvert Collins-Bratton as new Chief Relationships Officer
- CFT Names Robert Kent as New Chief Philanthropy Officer
- CFT names Wayne White as next President and CEO
- CFT Reaches $2 Billion In Cumulative Grantmaking
- CFT Responds in Crisis
- CFT Supports Area Education And Workforce Innovation To The Tune Of $7.5M
- CFT Supports Launch of GreenLight Fund in Dallas
- CFT to honor John Bergner with CFT’s 2022 Vester Hughes Award
- CFT To Host North Texas Gives To The Arts
- CFT Welcomes New Trustees – Spring 2019
- CFT Welcomes New Trustees – Winter 2018
- CFT Welcomes New Trustees – Winter 2020
- CFT’s Capacity-Building Offerings
- CFT’s Education Expertise
- CFT’s Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Cohort Graduates, Awards $25,000 to Local Nonprofits
- CFT’s Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Cohort Graduates, Awards $50,000
- CFT’s Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Graduates, Awards $50,000 to Local Nonprofits
- CFT’s History
- CFT’s North Texas Giving Day 2025 Breaks Records
- CFT’s North Texas Giving Day Raises $63.9 Million
- CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund Named 2024 Hunt Family Visionary Award Recipient by the Retina Foundation
- CFT’s 2024 Professional Seminar
- CFT’s 2025 Professional Seminar
- CFT’s Educate Texas Announces $7.3M in STEM Grants
- CFT’s Eisemann Edge supports OutLoud Dallas
- CFT’s Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Expands through Philanthropy Southwest
- CFT4B’s Women’s Collective Event – Board Service
- Challenges await Texas students of color after the end of affirmative action
- Champion of Giving: Nathaniel Lowe steps up to the plate
- Charitable Planning Considerations for Advisors
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
- CHISD Received Approximately $2 Million STEM Grant from Educate Texas
- City of Dallas Establishes The Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund
- Collabs that Work: 5 Successful DFW Nonprofit Partnerships
- Collin County Economic Opportunity Assessment Shows Assets and Obstacles
- Collin County economic report supports Plano’s plan of action in fight against COVID-19
- Collin County Nonprofit Leadership Institute Completes First Year
- Communities Foundation finds its next leader at the American Cancer Society in Chicago
- Communities Foundation Of Texas Adds Three New Board Members, Salutes Departing Trio
- Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $625,000 To Local Nonprofits
- Communities Foundation of Texas Giving Guide
- Communities Foundation of Texas Helps Give
- Communities Foundation of Texas Hopes to Inspire Corporate Citizenship with New Recognition Program
- Communities Foundation of Texas Kicks Off North Texas Giving Day With Mightycause, a New Digital Platform
- Communities Foundation of Texas launches $50M Dallas housing initiative
- Communities Foundation of Texas launches $50M housing initiative to tackle affordability issues
- Communities Foundation of Texas Launches Housing Initiative
- Communities Foundation of Texas Names David Rosenberg 2025 Vester Hughes Award Recipient
- Communities Foundation of Texas names its next president and CEO
- Communities Foundation of Texas Names New Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Plans March Retirement
- Communities Foundation of Texas Reaches $2 Billion In Cumulative Grantmaking
- Communities Foundation of Texas Taps American Cancer Society EVP as Its Next President and CEO
- Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day Season Kicks off on August 28
- Communities Foundation, United Way, and Dallas Cowboys lead North Texas Giving Day Pivot for COVID-19 Relief
- Community Foundation of Texas aims to make housing more accessible in North Texas
- Countdown to North Texas Giving Day
- COVID-19 magnifying economic, health needs in McKinney, study shows
- COVID-19 Resources for the Community
- Creating a New Tradition of Police Mental Health
- D CEO’s 2023 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards
- D CEO’s 2024 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards
- Dallas 500
- Dallas businessman Frank Risch wins 94th Linz Award given yearly by The News
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