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Texas Trees Foundation
Catch Up & Read was one of 69 nonprofits working toward family economic stability that received nearly $1.8 million from the Dallas Foundation. [Photo: Dallas Foundation]
The Dallas Foundation Awards Nearly $2.7M to 97 Nonprofits in North Texas
by Sandra Engelland | Oct 8, 2026
The organization’s latest grants supported nonprofits in four areas: family economic stability, healthcare access, parks and recreation, and mental and emotional health.
by Lance Murray |
Jun 25, 2025
The funding for the nearly $200 million streetscape and park redevelopment "ensures that Texas continues to lead with evidence-based design, research, innovation, and smart urban planning," said the foundation's CEO, Janette Monear.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 7, 2024
This month, volunteers will plant 400 trees donated by TXU Energy in 10 communities across the state—including at impactful sites in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Irving.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 12, 2023
The Dallas Foundation, in partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies, handed out $455K in "pay it forward" grants to Water Cooler at Pegasus Park nonprofits. The unique investments aimed to kickstart change—the kind that shows teamwork can multiply impact.
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Some of the organizations receiving Field of Interest grants from The Dallas Foundation, clockwise from upper left: The Texas Trees Foundation; SPCA of Texas; Bold Idea; and Swan Strings.
The Dallas Foundation Announces $1.5M in New Grants to 45 Local Nonprofits
by Lance Murray | Jun 20, 2023
The grants were awarded from the organization's Field of Interest Funds, endowed funds which are customized to align with a donor’s interest in a specific cause, the foundation said. Historically, each year the funds cover a range of issues, including the arts, critical needs, children & families, and animal welfare.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 14, 2021
The Water Cooler at Pegasus Park—the largest shared nonprofit space in Texas — is a place designed to accelerate impact, together.
From Big Thought to SVP Dallas to The Trust for Public Land, the 15 ‘exceptional nonprofits' were picked after an application process last summer. They’ll join Water Cooler's five founding tenants.
From Big Thought to SVP Dallas to The Trust for Public Land, the 15 ‘exceptional nonprofits' were picked after an application process last summer. They’ll join Water Cooler's five founding tenants.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Oct 5, 2018
The urban "heat island" effect has major consequences on the quality of Dallas life. This project is planting trees to lessen the effect's impact.
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by Heather Noel |
Jul 11, 2016
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas' STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars allows girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and math.
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