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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 Sandra Engelland |
Jun 25, 2026
CFT said the new funding will help improve student outcomes by reducing absenteeism, connecting under resourced youth to opportunities and support, and improving access to high-quality education and workforce pathways.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 11, 2026
Since joining the nonprofit in 2015, Dawn Townsend has played a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission and visibility, originally leading its marketing and communications efforts, the foundation said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
May 5, 2026
The funding consists of two $1 million grants to the Child Poverty Action Lab and to the Parkland Health Foundation. Each organization will receive $250,000 annually over the next four years to provide solutions and clinical care in underserved communities.
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Photo: Mosaic Family Services
The Dallas Foundation Awards Nearly $630K to 14 Local Nonprofits
by Lance Murray | Jun 9, 2025
The grants are part of the foundation’s 2025 Spring Grants cycle, intended to fuel critical programs reaching thousands of residents across the region.
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by Glenn Hunter |
Apr 8, 2025
Hip-hop legend and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Tracy “The D.O.C.” Curry starred last week at an Oak Cliff launch event for his Dreams Experience Academy. The pioneering nonprofit hopes to help under-championed students stay in school and lead measurable change in high-growth industries like media, technology, and entertainment. Among its high-profile partners so far are the T.D. Jakes Foundation, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Taylor Sheridan's Bosque Ranch Productions.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 16, 2024
The 2024 recipients of the Mary M. Jalonick Women's Philanthropy Institute grants include Dallas-based Exodus Ministries, which received the lead grant of $150,000, and Dallas nonprofits Abide Women’s Health Services, Urban Specialists, and Vogel, which received $60,000 each.
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by Quincy Preston |
Dec 4, 2024
The Rising GENerosity kickoff at Dallas’ Park House brought together changemakers aged 25 to 50 for an evening of bold ideas, meaningful connections, and fresh inspiration. See highlights in our gallery.
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Left to right: buildingcommunity WORKSHOP; HOPE Farm; Spin the Spectrum cofounders Jay*Clipp and Courtney Willis. [Photos: Pegasus Prize]
The Dallas Foundation Announces 2024 Pegasus Prize Finalists
by Lance Murray | Nov 4, 2024
The Pegasus Prize recognizes nonprofits that apply creative, data-driven, and cost-effective solutions to persistent challenges impacting Dallas County residents. On Nov. 8, finalists will pitch their ideas to attendees of The Dallas Foundation’s Rising GENerosity Launch Party and Pegasus Prize Pitch event.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 12, 2024
The Dallas Foundation is charging up its C-suite, bringing on two powerhouse executives to accelerate its community mission as it approaches its 100th birthday in 2029.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 23, 2024
Twenty-six Dallas County organizations secured support for causes spanning animal welfare to breast cancer assistance. Now, the foundation is gearing up for its Summer Grant Cycle, targeting nonprofits focused on early childhood development, family homelessness, workforce readiness, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
May 9, 2024
Communities Foundation of Texas and The Dallas Foundation said the recipients of their 2023-2024 Equity Fund Cycle Grants are helping to build "thriving communities for all" as they shape "the future of Greater Dallas for generations to come."
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L to R: Byron Sanders, Kimberly Williams, and Taylor Toynes are the subjects of three "Giving Voice" short films in a series called "Black CEOs, In Their Own Words." The latest doc, tracking the life of Toynes, will be screened this Thursday at the Texas Theater in Oak Cliff. [Photo: The Dallas Foundation]
‘Black CEOs’ Docu Short on For Oak Cliff Co-Founder To Be Screened Thursday
by David Seeley | Feb 5, 2024
Screening this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff, the third film in the documentary short film series "Black CEOs, In Their Own Words" tells the life story of For Oak Cliff Co-Founder and Executive Director Taylor Toynes.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 1, 2023
In his new role, Chris Luna will lead 153 employees and 992 volunteers in the 85-year-old organization’s mission to provide every animal exceptional care and a loving home by preventing and prosecuting animal cruelty, caring for rescued animals, and keeping pets in their loving homes.
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by Quincy Preston |
Nov 14, 2023
The new Dallas Innovation Alliance community tech lab serves as a walk-in clinic offering affordable internet sign-ups, tech training, and computer access. It's part of a planned network of hyper-local hubs working to digitally deliver underconnected neighborhoods by 2024—with a boost from AT&T, Santander, and The Dallas Foundation.
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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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