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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
4 Tips on How Artists Can Be Successful Entrepreneurs
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Dallas Foundation, Meadows Foundation, Meadows Foundation
"Think of an artist and someone painting or acting might come to mind. But professional artists can also be entrepreneurs," James Hart, director of social innovation, creative, and arts...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Dallas Foundation, Meadows Foundation, Meadows Foundation
"Think of an artist and someone painting or acting might come to mind. But professional artists can also be entrepreneurs," James Hart, director of social innovation, creative, and arts...more
North Texas Nonprofits Awarded More Than $1.5 Million in Grants to Improve Equity
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Dallas Foundation
"Many times business owners are in a position, they know their trade, they just don't know how to run the business," says Rick Ortiz, CEO of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Dallas Foundation
"Many times business owners are in a position, they know their trade, they just don't know how to run the business," says Rick Ortiz, CEO of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of...more
Communities Foundation Of Texas Welcomes Aboard Orchid And Village Giving Circles ...
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Two giving circles in Texas have teamed up with the Communities Foundation of Texas to raise more money and impact the communities they live in. The giving circleswhich, as the name suggests,...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Two giving circles in Texas have teamed up with the Communities Foundation of Texas to raise more money and impact the communities they live in. The giving circleswhich, as the name suggests,...more
Orchid Giving Circle and Village Giving Circle Join Communities Foundation of Texas, Get ...
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
"Each act, each contribution, is a thread that binds us together in a shared purposeto uplift, empower, and make a positive impact." That's how Mylinh Luong sums up the work of the Orchid Giving...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
"Each act, each contribution, is a thread that binds us together in a shared purposeto uplift, empower, and make a positive impact." That's how Mylinh Luong sums up the work of the Orchid Giving...more
Communities Foundation of Texas Names New Chief Philanthropy Officer
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Robert Kent has been named the new chief philanthropy officer of the Communities Foundation of Texas, one of the biggest community foundations in the US. "Robert Kent is a strong advocate for...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Robert Kent has been named the new chief philanthropy officer of the Communities Foundation of Texas, one of the biggest community foundations in the US. "Robert Kent is a strong advocate for...more
Southwestern Medical Foundation Announces 6 New 2023 Board Members
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Bush Foundation, Dallas Foundation
"We are thrilled to welcome these new trustees as active members and partners in the work of the foundation." Those are the words of Jere Thompson Jr., chair of the board of trustees for the...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Bush Foundation, Dallas Foundation
"We are thrilled to welcome these new trustees as active members and partners in the work of the foundation." Those are the words of Jere Thompson Jr., chair of the board of trustees for the...more
Communities Foundation of Texas Taps American Cancer Society EVP as Its Next President ...
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas, based in Dallas, is the largest community foundation in Texas. The 501(c)3 group manages more than...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas, based in Dallas, is the largest community foundation in Texas. The 501(c)3 group manages more than...more
Talking Philanthropy with Michelle R. Thomas - JPMorgan Chase
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
And, yes, she leads and manages philanthropic and community efforts for ... Executive Director of Global Philanthropy for JPMorgan Chase—she...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
And, yes, she leads and manages philanthropic and community efforts for ... Executive Director of Global Philanthropy for JPMorgan Chase—she...more
Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Plans March Retirement
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
During Scullin's tenure as president and CEO, Community Foundation of Texas has substantially increased in scale and...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
During Scullin's tenure as president and CEO, Community Foundation of Texas has substantially increased in scale and...more
End-of-year giving with Communities Foundation of Texas offers opportunity to make a difference
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
CFT is the largest community foundation in Texas, managing more than 1,200 charitable funds and stewarding more than $1.5 billion in...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas
CFT is the largest community foundation in Texas, managing more than 1,200 charitable funds and stewarding more than $1.5 billion in...more
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Is Corporate Philanthropy Dead?
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.