Communities Foundation of Texas

Meadows Foundation Names TWU’s Dallas Campus President as Its Chief Philanthropy Officer

by | Jan 12, 2026
With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in philanthropy and community impact, Monica Christopher is widely respected for her ability to bring together strategy, resources, and outcomes to achieve lasting change, the foundation said.
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100 Local Philanthropists
Co-Invest $5M to Bring Greenlight Fund to Dallas
by | Nov 25, 2025
Dallas becomes the national nonprofit's 15th location, backed by Mark Cuban, the Perot and Troutt families, Mackenzie Scott, and dozens of local foundations and businesses.
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The board cited Catherine Cuellar's cross-sector experience and community focus in selecting her to succeed CEO Tony Fleo after more than a decade of his leadership.
SVP Dallas Names Catherine Cuellar as Its Next CEO
by | Nov 18, 2025
A familiar figure in Dallas arts, civic innovation, and public service, Cuellar will succeed longtime CEO Tony Fleo following a months-long search as Social Venture Partners Dallas plans its next 25 years.
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Dallas EDC Gets $1.5M Grant from Communities Foundation of Texas to Advance Its Missions
by | Nov 6, 2025
“This transformative investment from Communities Foundation of Texas both strengthens our capacity and validates the importance of our mission,” Dallas EDC President and CEO Linda McMahon said.
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North Texas Giving Day Season Has Begun, with Over 3,500 Nonprofits Taking Part

by | Aug 28, 2025
The Communities Foundation of Texas said this year’s Giving Day hosts the most participating nonprofits in its 17-year history. While the day is set to return on Sept. 18, you can get a head start now—because giving officially opened online today.
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TACA Arts Accelerator Expands Focus to Mid-Size Nonprofits on the Cusp of ‘Significant Transformation’
by | Jul 17, 2025
TACA’s new cohort of four established arts groups—ranging from orchestral to outreach—is designed to create flywheel momentum across the entire creative ecosystem.
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What Housing Affordability Says About Prosperity in Dallas
Local leaders explain the connection and the concern. 
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The Last Word: On CFT’s ‘North Texas Gives to the Arts’ Fundraising Campaign
by | Apr 23, 2025
In celebration of Dallas Arts Month, Communities Foundation of Texas is presenting North Texas Gives to the Arts, a fundraising campaign that lives on the NorthTexasGivingDay.org platform. The campaign—which runs through April 30—includes $100,000 in total matching funds from The Giana Foundation Fund, the Robert B. and Virginia Payne Fund for Arts & Culture, and CFT. 
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Orchid Giving Circle and Village Giving Circle Join Communities Foundation of Texas, Get $50K Matching Funds

by | Jun 10, 2024
Part of 2,500 active Giving Circles that have sprung up worldwide, the two North Texas-based organizations have different focuses but share one key goal: making a difference by pooling their philanthropic resources.
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Changemakers: 60+ Leaders Embark on SMU, Communities Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Program

by | Oct 30, 2023
Suzanne Smith is spearheading the "first-of-its-kind" program. The founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects said the MBA-style course is "for social entrepreneurs, by social entrepreneurs."
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The Last Word: Celebrating North Texas Giving Day and Inviting You to Give to Nonprofits Across the Region
by | Sep 21, 2023
Posting on LInkedIn, the Communities Foundation of Texas shared the above photo of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and the Dallas City Council after the official proclamation declaring today North Texas Giving Day across the city of Dallas.
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TACA Launches ‘Arts Accelerator’ for Small and Emerging Arts Nonprofits
by | Jul 13, 2023
The accelerator's first six pilot participants have already been selected and will take part in the nine-month initiative from September through May 2024. One program leader says the accelerator will be "like rocket fuel" for local arts organizations. See who made the inaugural lineup—including local dance, theater, and choral music groups.
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