North Texas Community Foundation announced today that it awarded a record-breaking $47 million in 2024, more than any previous year in the Foundation’s history. Since its inception in 1981, the Foundation and its donors have granted more than $450 million to organizations in North Texas and beyond.
“Our mission has always been to connect donors to the causes they care about most,” Rose Bradshaw, president & CEO of North Texas Community Foundation. “This milestone reflects a deep-seated culture of generosity in our community. As we look ahead, we remain committed to driving positive change and addressing the needs of our region.”
Over the past year, 1,300 organizations received grants supporting programs in a wide range of areas such as education, healthcare, arts and culture, economic development, and environmental conservation.
Among the highlights are:
> In its inaugural year, the Fund for Good granted a total of $500,000 to support transformative community projects. The fund awarded grants to Presbyterian Night Shelter for their Journey Home Housing program, and to Best Place for Kids for their work with the Tarrant County Maternal & Infant Health Coalition.
> $202,250 in funding was awarded to 18 organizations through ToolBox Grants to build the capacity of organizations serving our most vulnerable communities.
> The Conservation and Environment Fund and Animal Fund grant cycles awarded $290,344 to 29 nonprofits. Nonprofits across the Foundation’s 11-county service area were invited to apply.
The Foundation ended 2024 with total assets of $549 million. New donors opened 35 new charitable funds, and the Foundation received gifts totaling $51 million, which will fuel future investment in our community. The Foundation serves a network of more than 330 individuals, families and businesses across its 11-county region.
“This record-breaking achievement is a testament to the generosity of our donors, the dedication of our staff, and the resilience of the nonprofit community. Together, we are making a lasting impact across North Texas,” said Dan McCarthy, board chair of North Texas Community Foundation.
