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A Passion For Opportunity
Meet Nathan McClintock, recent recipient of the Kristofer Robinson Scholarship Fund.
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$10M Grant to UNT Dallas Law Enforcement Training Center from CFT’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund
Innovative new academy facility will transform instruction for recruits, officers, civilians and command personnel
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A Passion For Education
The Sethis’ family fund and scholarship fund are centered around providing educational opportunities for students.
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May 2, 2024
$1.5M+ Awarded to 41 Local Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Equity
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November 17, 2023
Celebrating National Community Foundation Week 2023
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April 13, 2022
A Passion for the Arts
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Nick Marino, Jr. Named CFT’s Center for Business Impact Director
September 05, 2024
Communities Foundation of Texas re-launches CFT for Business initiative as Center for Business Impact with advanced business service offerings and a new leader.
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Support for Dallas Police Officers
August 31, 2024
Ways to support the families of Dallas Police Officers Darron Burks, Jamie Farmer, Karissa David, and Dallas Police Department.
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CFT’s 2024 Professional Seminar
July 16, 2024
CFT's annual professional seminar was held on May 14, 2024. As our largest event for professional advisors, we aim to equip attendees with tools to achieve their clients' financial and charitable goals. This year's topic, "Planning Ideas Worth Stealing,” featured Professor Samuel A. Donaldson from Georgia State University College of Law.
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Hurricane Beryl Relief
July 11, 2024
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Matagorda, Texas on Monday as a Category 1 hurricane and weakened to a tropical storm as it moved northeast through the state. The following is a list of ways to help those affected by Beryl.
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Kaleidoscope Park to Unveil Janet Echelman’s Butterfly Rest Stop
July 08, 2024
Kaleidoscope Park is a place where nature meets culture and art abounds. Located adjacent to HALL Park’s Texas Sculpture Garden, Kaleidoscope Park’s centerpiece will be the captivating work Butterfly Rest Stop.
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Dr. Reo Pruiett’s Role Expanded to Chief Programs and Engagement Officer of Educate Texas
June 18, 2024
CFT is restructuring the programmatic operations of Educate Texas, its educational initiative, under the leadership of Dr. Reo Pruiett, who will serve in the newly established role of Chief Programs & Engagement Officer.
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Our team actively speaks in public settings and participates in panels and forums designed to spur charitable giving and community involvement. Learn more about our leadership team and areas of speaking expertise. To invite a foundation representative to speak at your event, email Nicole Paquette.

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