The Gift Of Time – Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
Help spread gratitude and joy this holiday season by giving the gift of time. Many organizations see an increased demand during the holidays and depend on volunteers to provide services. Whether you’re serving a hot meal, helping at an animal rescue, supporting the arts, or contributing to a women’s health event, your efforts can make […]
NTCF Awards $275,000 to Combat Poverty in Tarrant County
22 organizations received funding through the most recent ToolBox grant cycle North Texas Community Foundation announces that $275,300 in funding was awarded to 22 community-based organizations through the ToolBox grants program. The latest census reports that 11.6% of Tarrant County residents live below the poverty line. Additionally, data shows that specific neighborhoods in our community […]
Generosity Propels Record-Setting Year
The Foundation and its donors distributed a record $44 million in grants in 2022 North Texas Community Foundation announced today that it awarded a record-breaking $44 million to nonprofit organizations in 2022, more than any previous year in the Foundation’s 41-year history. 1,150 organizations received funding for their work in North Texas and beyond. “At […]
We are Better Together
Rapidly mobilizing grants strengthens a community in crisis The Better Together Fund, launched in 2020, has granted more than $1 million to support projects focusing on community recovery, including education, workforce development, service industry support, medical and mental health care, and other basic needs. With the support of generous donors, the Fund rapidly mobilized grants […]
Bowden Opportunity Fund Awards $1,060,000 in Grants
How to Use the Community Foundation to Benefit Your Clients
Significant giving opportunities often arise when charitably minded clients make major business, personal and financial decisions. While the North Texas Community Foundation does not practice law or offer tax advice, we can work with you to develop the best charitable solutions for your clients. Following are some typical situations where a call to the Community […]
New Tax Act: Estate Tax Impact
Written by Marvin Blum, Founder of The Blum Firm, P.C. Here’s the bottom line: The estate tax is here to stay. Efforts to repeal the estate tax failed. Here’s what did pass: For an eight year window, the estate tax exemption doubles to $11.2 million. However, that provision sunsets on December 31, 2025, and the […]
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 […]
It’s Never Too Late to Create or Update Your Will
Fort Worth Business Press Guest Article: By Michael Sweet There’s perhaps no better time than the present to consider making a new will, or updating a will made long ago. While it may be true that making a will can be inconvenient, and at times even difficult, it’s one of the most important things you […]
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 […]
