Women have long been at the heart of charitable giving, using their resources to uplift their communities and create positive change. NTCF is honored to steward numerous legacies established by women who dedicated their lives to causes that mattered most to them. Below are the stories of four remarkable women whose foresight and commitment to our community continue to make an impact on our region beyond their lifetimes.
Anita Berry Martin
In the 1960s and 1970s, Anita attained professional success in computer systems engineering. A personal interest in genetics fueled Anita’s second career in Arabian horse breeding. Her enterprise, Greystone Arabians, located in Parker County, became one of the premier Arabian breeding and show horse ranches in the country. Her legacy lives on through the Anita Berry Martin Memorial Fund, which supports nonprofits focused on land conservation, equine therapy, and horse welfare.
Hazel Vaugh Leigh
Hazel Vaughn Leigh was a lifelong socialite, philanthropist, and civic leader committed to improving the lives of boys in Tarrant County. She founded and led the Fort Worth Boys Club, which later merged with the Panther Boys Club to form the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth. For years, she was the only female director of a boys’ club in the United States. Established in 1983, the Hazel Vaughn Leigh Youth Fund was one of the first funds opened at North Texas Community Foundation. Today, NTCF continues her legacy of supporting local youth.
Helen Wallace
Helen Wallace was one of downtown Fort Worth’s most colorful business people, running R.E. Wallace Stamp and Coins with her husband. A nationally recognized expert in rare stamps, coins, and postal history, her advice was sought by collectors nationwide. In honor of her lifelong passion for rescuing animals, the Helen D. and R.E. Wallace Foundation Fund’s primary purpose is to assist efforts that rescue and help animals that are injured, abused, or lost.
Maggie B. Weldon
The Maggie B. Weldon Scholarship Fund, established through an estate gift, supports graduating seniors from Mineral Wells High School who plan to attend Weatherford College. Maggie, a lifelong resident of Mineral Wells and former Health Inspector, was unable to attend college herself but was proud that her life’s earning could help students in her community pursue higher education.
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