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Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc. (TX)
Communities Foundation of Texas traces its roots back to 1953. Since then, more than $900 million in grants have been made by the Dallas-based foundation and it has grown to become one of the largest community foundations in the nation.
Web Address
www.cftexas.org/
Web Address
www.cftexas.org/
Assets and Giving for Communities Foundation of Texas
Assets
2019 - 685,116,880
2018 - 661,478,547
2017 - 625,936,471
2019 - 685,116,880
2018 - 661,478,547
2017 - 625,936,471
Domestic Grants
2019 - 112,329,831
2018 - 111,948,637
2019 - 112,329,831
2018 - 111,948,637
Recent News from Communities Foundation of Texas
UT medical center pushes brain research
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
... said: "I'm from Corpus Christi, and I'm in the hotel business, and I haven't seen a place anywhere that has the philanthropic love that Dallas...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
... said: "I'm from Corpus Christi, and I'm in the hotel business, and I haven't seen a place anywhere that has the philanthropic love that Dallas...more
Communities Foundation's new CEO says he plans to strengthen the brand
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Dave Scullin, the new CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas, told a crowd of 400 well wishers Monday that he wants to attract more donors...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Dave Scullin, the new CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas, told a crowd of 400 well wishers Monday that he wants to attract more donors...more
'There's a bit of a calling behind it': New Communities Foundation of Texas CEO on his role
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Philanthropy in total is flat as a percentage of the economy. ... There are those who feel philanthropic who say now is a good time to set...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Philanthropy in total is flat as a percentage of the economy. ... There are those who feel philanthropic who say now is a good time to set...more
Urban Teachers program gets $1.5 million grant, hopes to become 'major player' in DFW teacher ...
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
The grant will support teachers in 35 schools in Dallas ISD and charters Uplift Education and Kipp DFW. "The bottom line is that we can be...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
The grant will support teachers in 35 schools in Dallas ISD and charters Uplift Education and Kipp DFW. "The bottom line is that we can be...more
Dallas Morning News Charities campaign passes million-dollar mark
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
The Dallas Morning News Charities has reached an important milestone, surpassing the million-dollar mark in the campaign's final month. As of...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
The Dallas Morning News Charities has reached an important milestone, surpassing the million-dollar mark in the campaign's final month. As of...more
Communities Foundation makes board moves; mural project brightens courthouse
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
"With their vast business experience and knowledge of the community, Jim and Stacy will help guide CFT in its mission of amplifying...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
"With their vast business experience and knowledge of the community, Jim and Stacy will help guide CFT in its mission of amplifying...more
AT&T's $2.5 million endowment helps SMU launch center for virtualization
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Southern Methodist University on Thursday unveiled the AT&T Center for Virtualization, a research center focused on fast cloud-based...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Southern Methodist University on Thursday unveiled the AT&T Center for Virtualization, a research center focused on fast cloud-based...more
CNM Connect recognizes five in Dallas for leadership in nonprofit community
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
CNM Connect celebrated five leaders in the nonprofit community at its annual Night of Light Awards Nov. 17 at the George W. Bush...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
CNM Connect celebrated five leaders in the nonprofit community at its annual Night of Light Awards Nov. 17 at the George W. Bush...more
New Chiefs at Communities Foundation of Texas and Lincoln Center
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Rasmuson Foundation
The Communities Foundation of Texas is one of the largest foundations in the nation, earning it a place on The Chronicle's Philanthropy 400. In...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Rasmuson Foundation
The Communities Foundation of Texas is one of the largest foundations in the nation, earning it a place on The Chronicle's Philanthropy 400. In...more
Communities Foundation of Texas taps David Scullin as new top executive
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Charged with augmenting the charity's philanthropy and shepherding $1 ... "For the foundation to continue as the primary philanthropic hub, we...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Charged with augmenting the charity's philanthropy and shepherding $1 ... "For the foundation to continue as the primary philanthropic hub, we...more
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