Communities Foundation of Texas
EIN 750964565 Community FoundationAnnual Giving
$769.7M
12,374 grants · avg $128.3M/yr
community foundation (Form 990), grant-level detail not in 990-PF database
$100M+/yr
mega funder
capacity
$18K
typical small grants · $10K–$43K
grant size
59%
supporter · 2,546/4,284 multi-year
repeat
4,284
Distinct Recipients
About
Communities Foundation of Texas works to build thriving communities for all by investing in donors, nonprofits, and innovative programs. The largest community foundation in TX, it distributes millions annually through donor-advised funds, competitive grants, and initiatives like North Texas Giving Day.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Yes
How to Apply
Most grants flow through donor-advised funds. Competitive grants run through specific initiatives (W. W. Caruth Jr. Fund, CFT for Business, Educate Texas, and others). Review program pages on cftexas.org for eligibility and open cycles.
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 12374 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$18K
Average
$62K
75th Pctl
$43K
Maximum
$8.4M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
81.9% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 49 states
$654.9M across
10,130 grants
125 of 254 counties
Top 10 counties
- 1 Dallas
- 2 Collin
- 3 Tarrant
- 4 Travis
- 5 Denton
- 6 Harris
- 7 Hidalgo
- 8 Bexar
- 9 Midland
- 10 Martin
+115 more
counties
· 994 grants
· $32.0M
Grants Awarded (12,374 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church | Dallas, TX | $8,397,700 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. NO BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED FROM THIS GRANT. | 2019 |
| Kaleidoscope Park Foundation | Frisco, TX | $6,135,362 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2023 |
| Forest Forward | Dallas, TX | $6,039,022 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2023 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas, TX | $5,187,729 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. NO BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED FROM THIS GRANT. | 2019 |
| Dallas Foundation a Tx Nonprofit Corporation | Dallas, TX | $4,940,919 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR SOUTHERN GATEWAY PUBLIC GREEN FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHERN GATEWAY PARK AND FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | $4,508,281 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2020 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Dallas, TX | $4,051,276 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2018 |
| Richardson Independent School District | Richardson, TX | $3,820,400 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2018 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | $3,699,032 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2021 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | $3,698,320 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2020 |
| Idea Public Schools | Weslaco, TX | $3,674,000 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2021 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | $3,576,349 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. NO BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED FROM THIS GRANT. | 2019 |
| The Salvation Army | Austin, TX | $3,145,908 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHAPEL IN THE DALLAS SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER PLAZA AND FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Midland College Foundation Inc | Midland, TX | $3,063,836 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR THE PREK ACADEMY AND CENTER FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE, SCHOLARSHIPS AND GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2022 |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas | Dallas, TX | $3,006,546 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR BASIC RESEARCH IN MOLECULAR CARDIOLOGY, THE DISTINGUISHED CHAIR IN OPHTHALMOLOGY AND... | 2022 |
| The Nancy Ann Hunt Foundation | Dallas, TX | $2,991,377 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2018 |
| Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance | Dallas, TX | $2,884,088 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | $2,716,164 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $2,659,573 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2020 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Center for Brainhealth | Dallas, TX | $2,526,088 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2018 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation | Midland, TX | $2,500,000 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR THE MIDLAND DOWNTOWN PARK CONSERVANCY ENDOWMENT FUND. NO BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED FROM... | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | $2,436,317 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2020 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $2,297,633 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2021 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Center for Brainhealth | Dallas, TX | $2,282,678 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2023 |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas | Dallas, TX | $2,258,353 | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 2020 |
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