North Texas Community Foundation Awards $315,976 in Grants
North Texas Community Foundation Awards $315,976 in Grants 33 Nonprofits Receive Funds to Build Organizational Capacity By Mia Edwards To view photos from the event visit our Facebook page. FORT WORTH (April 30, 2018) – The North Texas Community Foundation joined fundholders, nonprofits, and community partners at The Fort Worth Club on April 26 to […]
The Power of Collective Giving
The Power of Collective Giving By Jake Richter, WORTH member I have two boys ages six and nine. Each summer, our family takes a 3-4 week road trip where we stay at different national parks along the way. When we leave each campsite, we make a point to each pick up ten pieces of trash left […]
Community Foundation Board Elects New Members
Community Foundation Board Elects New Members By Mia Edwards Communications Coordinator To view our full list of 2018-19 Board of Directors, click here. FORT WORTH (March 28, 2018) – The North Texas Community Foundation elected and approved the 2018-19 board slate, which includes new officers and incoming board members at its recent annual meeting. Incoming board […]
The Hodges: A Family Tradition of Philanthropy
A Hodges Family Tradition: Putting Assets to Work for the Causes They Love Leland Hodges has passed many important lessons on to his children: the value of a dollar, his love of the land and, most importantly, his passion for helping others. Leland’s love for Fort Worth led him to give back to the city […]
Save on Taxes While Making Charitable Dreams a Reality
Save on Taxes While Making Charitable Dreams a Reality A donor advised fund (DAF) established at the North Texas Community Foundation allows you to make a contribution into the fund, receive an immediate tax benefit, and then provide advice regarding grants from the fund in the future. A donor can fund several years of charitable […]
Emergency Grant Deployed for Animals Impacted by Harvey
Emergency Grant Deployed for Animals Impacted by Harvey North Texas Community Foundation staff deployed an emergency grant from the Helen D. and R.E. Wallace Fund to create more room in Fort Worth shelters for animals impacted by Hurricane Harvey. On Friday, September 8th, NBC 5 ran a story on two Fort Worth rescue pups who are […]
Nancy Jones To Retire; Rose Bradshaw Named Successor
CEO Announces Retirement; EVP Named Successor North Texas CF celebrates Jones’ achievements and plans for transition FORT WORTH, Texas (June 13, 2017) – North Texas Community Foundation President and CEO Nancy E. Jones has announced she will retire at the end of the year. “I would like to thank the board, fundholders, professional advisors and […]
How Can All Generations Get Involved in Charitable Giving?
By Sean Evans WORTH Steering Committee Member Most people can confidently say they’ve never had cocktails with a crocodile. Or a turkey. Or an owl. Or say they’ve helped give away $25,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations in Fort Worth and North Texas. And until about a year ago I would have been right […]
What’s WORTH It? #NextGenPhilanthropy
Recently, the North Texas Community Foundation launched year two of the WORTH: The Next Generation of Philanthropists on Thursday, October 13. More than 60 young professionals showed up to mingle with new and existing WORTH members and learn more about philanthropy while enjoying complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers. The Community Foundation launched WORTH in October 2015 […]
Getting Smart with Four Mayors of Fort Worth
On August 29th, it was our pleasure to host the Four Mayors of Fort Worth: An Evening of Insight & Vision. Mayor Betsy Price was joined by Mike Moncrief (2003-2011), Kenneth Barr (1996-2003) and Congresswoman Kay Granger (1991-1995). The invitation-only event convened Fort Worth’s four current and former living mayors for a panel presentation to […]
