North Texas Community Foundation announces a $1 million grant from the Helen D. and R.E. (Bob) Wallace Fund to Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT). This transformative investment will expand HSNT’s Equine Ranch in Johnson County, the only large-scale facility in North Texas dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming at-risk horses.
This grant will fund critical improvements that increase the ranch’s capacity by nearly 50 percent, allowing HSNT to care for up to 60 horses at a time. Planned enhancements include:
>Renovation of the 11-stall barn, which will be renamed the Helen D. and R.E. (Bob) Wallace Barn, a place of safety and healing for newly rescued horses.
>Expansion of quarantine pastures to intake more horses from cruelty cases and emergency owner surrenders.
>Creation of new south pastures to house larger herds.
>Pond restoration and drainage improvements to protect the health and safety of horses and staff.
“We are honored to receive this generous grant from the Helen D. and R.E. (Bob) Wallace Fund,” said Susan Gulig, president of the Humane Society of North Texas. “It’s more than an investment in infrastructure—it’s an investment in the future of equine welfare in our region. These improvements allow us to expand our lifesaving work, meet the growing needs of at-risk horses, and ensure every equine in our care has the best possible chance at recovery and adoption.”
The Helen D. and R.E. (Bob) Wallace Fund at NTCF was established to honor Helen Wallace’s lifelong dedication to rescuing injured and stray animals. The fund supports efforts in Johnson and Tarrant Counties that rescue and care for animals in need. Helen Wallace, a long-time Fort Worth business leader and nationally recognized expert in rare stamps and coins, and her husband, R.E. (Bob) Wallace, a decorated World War II veteran, created a lasting legacy of generosity. Since 2015, the fund has distributed more than $1.8 million to improve the quality of care provided to animals in our community.
“The Wallaces’ passion for animal welfare lives on through this extraordinary gift,” said Rose Bradshaw, president & CEO of North Texas Community Foundation. “As we celebrate 45 years of service, our role remains the same: to honor donor intent with care and integrity, ensuring generosity creates lasting impact for generations. Gifts like the Wallaces’ demonstrate the power of legacy giving to transform personal values into meaningful change.”