JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Awards $9.7M+ To Area Non-Profits...
Communities Foundation of Texas is continuing to spread philanthropy across North Texas. In its latest show of support, this morning it was announced that $9,705,000 is being provided to “non-profits...
View ArticleJUST IN: Southwestern Medical District Transformation Project Nabs State Of...
The state of Texas has ponied up $25 million for a project to transform Dallas’ Harry Hines Corridor, pushing fundraising for the $198 million initiative to nearly $60 million so far. The state grant,...
View ArticleDavid Rosenberg Named 2025 Vester Hughes Awardee By Communities Foundation Of...
The late Vester Hughes was a renowned tax attorney with a long career and a reputation for “influencing many aspects of federal taxation; arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court and successfully lobbying...
View ArticleRichard King Mellon Foundation Gifts $250K To Friends Of Katy Trail For Its...
The Friends of the Katy Trail faced quite a challenge to achieve a goal of $2M in order to “receive a Bond matching gift of $1M from the City of Dallas.” Thanks to early donors, though, the dollars...
View ArticleMySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Sweetheart Ball
The Sweetheart Ball is literally a be-still-my-heart occasion, with North Texas’ most incredible movers and shakers present including such names as Dedman, Harrison, Jones, Perot and Simmons. For some...
View Article2026 Crystal Charity Ball Selection Process Including Name Change And Dates...
2026 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Jennifer Dix is already out of the gate and charging ahead for the Dallas County children’s non-profit beneficiary fundraiser. Speaking of beneficiaries, heads up. Even...
View ArticleJUST IN: TWU – Dallas Campus Celebrates $750K In Grants From Its Leadership...
While only in her new role as Texas Woman’s University – Dallas Campus president for less than a year, Monica Christopher and her team have been building awareness and funds for their programs. She has...
View ArticleJUST IN: The Eugene And Margaret McDermott Foundation Gifts $500K To TACA
At Wednesday’s TACA Silver Cup Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the plan was to honor 2025 Silver Cup recipients Gayle Halperin and Jim Nugent. While it was a glorious honor, the spotlight shifted to...
View ArticleJUST IN: The Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Three New Members To Its Board
Back in the early 1900s, North Texas was ripe for young entrepreneurs planting their seeds of empire building. Carrie Marcus Neiman, her husband Al Neiman and Carrie’s brother Herbert Marcus opened a...
View ArticleJUST IN: Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball With Date And Location...
With the 2025 Sweetheart Ball held just a couple of weeks ago, the fundraising group of women that supports “cardiology research at UT Southwestern Medical Center” has already laid out plans for next...
View ArticleJUST IN: Jersey Mike’s 2025 Day Of Giving Nets $738,576 For Wipe Out Kids’...
Thanks to Jersey Mike’s Day Of Giving on Wednesday, March 26, the annual fundraiser netted $738,576 for North Texas’ Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer. Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer* According to Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer,...
View ArticleJUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Supports Area Education And...
In an effort to support local education and workforce innovation, Communities Foundation Of Texas has provided $7.5M in grants to the following organizations with a goal of “helping Texas students...
View ArticleJUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas To Host “North Texas Gives To The...
One North Texas non-profit sector that has been challenged in recovering from the pandemic is the arts. To bolster financial support for both performing and visual arts groups, Communities Foundation...
View ArticleFriends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Literary Lions Luncheon Is Roaring To...
Anne Besser had barely had time to catch her breath after co-chairing HHM Health‘s Healing Hands Luncheon last Wednesday when she and Nicole Paquette went into the final days of co-chairing the...
View Article2025 Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Nominations Extended To...
There is nothing like a pat on the back. No matter how successful a person may appear to be, they always appreciate an acknowledgment of their efforts, whether professionally or personally. Thanks to...
View ArticleThe Cedars Union Has A New Executive Director Plus A $500K Grant From...
Things are happening at The Cedars Union, a North Texas non-profit incubator. In addition to naming Emma Vernon as its executive director, it has received a great financial “oomph!” Emma Vernon* Vernon...
View ArticleJUST IN: Dallas Children’s Theater Debuts $5M “Extraordinary Campaign” With...
Since 1984, the Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) has been a transformational program. In addition to turning a bowling alley into a multi-faceted incubator where youngsters could experience and develop...
View ArticleDHS 2024 History Maker Luncheon Celebrated Honorees Looking To The Future...
With a chill in the air, North Texans were briskly heading to fundraising luncheons on Thursday, November 22, as the countdown for Thanksgiving got underway. While The Salvation Army Of North Texas...
View Article2024 Obelisk Awards Luncheon Was A Group Hug For Artists, Businesses And...
When the late Ray Nasher created Business Council for the Arts, his aim was to bring together the North Texas arts groups with the business community. As proof of his mission succeeding, BCA holds the...
View ArticleCommunities Foundation Of Texas Board Of Trustees Adds New Members And...
From incoming and outgoing trustees to a change of board leadership, Communities Foundation of Texas has started the newest year with a lot of activity. Joining the board of trustees are Peter Brodsky,...
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