The Dallas Foundation recently awarded nearly $2.7 million in grants to 97 nonprofits across the Dallas area. The money will help North Texans meet essential needs, access healthcare, enjoy parks and strengthen mental and emotional health.

“Behind these grants are neighbors working toward greater stability and nonprofits helping make that possible,” Vickie Allen, chief impact officer of the Dallas Foundation, said in a statement. “Our nonprofit partners understand the challenges families face and bring the expertise and relationships needed to respond.”

This round of grants is larger than the foundation’s 2025 summer cycle, when it awarded $2.5 million through 80 grants. Together with the $992,200 it gave to 41 nonprofits this spring, the foundation has awarded nearly $3.7 million this year. It has awarded more than $1.2 billion since its founding in 1929.

“Thanks to our donors’ generosity, these grants will help more of our neighbors put food on the table, get the care they need, and access welcoming places to gather and play,” Allen said.

Here’s a breakdown of the 97 grants awarded in the four targeted areas. The full list of recipients is available on the foundation’s website.

Family economic stability

Sixty-nine nonprofits received almost $1.8 million for food, housing, education, workforce training and related services. Recipients include North Texas Food Bank, Catch Up & Read and Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity.

Healthcare access

Seventeen nonprofits received $495,500 for medical, dental, vision and other care. Recipients include Scottish Rite for Children, Prism Health North Texas and The Agape Clinic.

Parks and recreation​

Texas Trees Foundation was among recent Dallas Foundation grant recipients. [Photo: Dallas Foundation]

Eight nonprofits received $237,000 for parks, trails, recreational spaces and public green spaces. Recipients include Texas Trees Foundation, Fair Park First and Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation.

 ​Mental and emotional health

Three nonprofits received $172,000 for programs that advance mental and emotional health through care, education and community-based intervention. The recipients are: The Magdalen House, Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology and Youth 180.