We are proud to announce the 26 recipients of over $700,000 in grants from the Foundation's Spring Grants Cycle, which focused on funding for the arts, animal welfare, domestic violence, and health-related causes. The grants, averaging just over $28,000 per organization, are supported by a number of endowed funds established by and named for their founding donors that perpetually support a diverse array of causes chosen by the donor. https://lnkd.in/gahUyRYE #HereforGood
About us
Established in 1929, The Dallas Foundation is Texas’ oldest community foundation. The Dallas Foundation serves as a resource, leader and catalyst for philanthropy by providing donors with a flexible means of making gifts to charitable causes that enhance our community and beyond. The Dallas Foundation gives donors a means to carry out their philanthropic vision. We help professional advisors address their clients’ needs and goals. We also identify community needs and bring together intellectual and financial resources to address them. The Dallas Foundation awards grants for a broad array of charitable purposes in the areas of the arts, education, early childhood development, environment, health, aging, human and social services, and public/civic benefit that improve the well-being of the residents of North Texas and beyond.
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http://www.dallasfoundation.org
External link for The Dallas Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1929
- Specialties
- Community Foundation, Planned Giving, and Community Philanthropy
Locations
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Primary
Pegasus Park
3000
Dallas, Texas 75247, US
Employees at The Dallas Foundation
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Jessica Shepard Watts, Ph.D.
Chief Partnerships Officer @ The Dallas Foundation // Lecturer @ UT Dallas // Connector // Community Advocate // Caffeinated Mom of 3
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Kim Montez, CFRE, CAP
Senior Director, Gift Planning & Donor Services at The Dallas Foundation
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Erin Osenbaugh
Passionate about promoting philanthropy and civic engagement as tools for making positive impacts in our communities.
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Julie Diaz
President & CEO @ The Dallas Foundation | MBA
Updates
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We are excited to announce that Vickie L. Allen, MPA will be joining The Dallas Foundation as our new Chief Impact Officer. Currently President & CEO of Educational First Steps, Vickie is an accomplished, strategic, and innovative leader, skilled in building deep relationships and fostering collaboration, and will bring an important perspective and experience to our leadership team. Vickie begins her new role as the Foundation’s Chief Impact Officer on September 17 and will manage the Community Impact Team, which is responsible for executing the Foundation's grantmaking strategy and shaping how the Foundation allocates its discretionary resources in support of our mission to bring together people, ideas, and investments in Greater Dallas so individuals and families can reach their full potential. #HereforGood
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🎉 The latest issue of Leader, The Dallas Foundation's bi-annual magazine, is here! Open up our summer issue and read about: • Three Dallas Foundation investments igniting additional and significant funds to address some of Dallas' most complex social challenges • How two donors have taken inspiration from the past to make strides towards a brighter future • Insight from an expert on how to engage the next generation in philanthropy • Updates on the foundation's growing team and board Visit the link below to read more! #HereForGood https://lnkd.in/ggQea38e
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The Dallas Foundation is now accepting Letters of Inquiry through August 16 for our 2024 Summer Grant Cycle! Grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations serving Dallas County in the following areas: • Strong & Healthy Start • Community & Economic Resilience • Critical Needs • Children with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities & Older Adults Click the link below to learn more, including how to apply! https://lnkd.in/g3Bngm_p #HereForGood
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Come work with us! The Dallas Foundation is looking for the ideal candidate to serve as the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO. Read the full job description on our website via the link below. #HereforGood
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The Dallas Foundation is proud to celebrate Jessica Shepard Watts, Ph.D. and her Dallas Business Journal 40 Under 40 award! Jessica's leadership and insights are an incredible asset to the foundation and to our community. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to being #HereforGood and making Dallas a brighter and more equitable place for all.
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The team at Crockett & Associates Merrill Lynch prioritize the importance of philanthropy when working with their clients. To honor their deep commitment to living and practicing philanthropic values as well as our long relationship with Dodee Frost Crockett, CAP®, CDFA®, SE-AWMA™, Diane S., and their entire team of wealth management professionals, The Dallas Foundation hosted a small celebration earlier this week to thank them for their partnership. Together, we are #HereforGood.
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The Dallas Foundation is proud to celebrate Gwen Jackson Campbell on 25 years of incredible service at TDF! Gwen first joined the organization as TDF’s administrative assistant and was the first smiling face that guests saw upon arrival. Since then, she has transitioned to the finance team as the Accounts Payable Specialist, ensuring payments and managing day-to-day operations for the team. With a passion for education and social services, Gwen’s dedication makes her an essential part of our organization's legacy. Thank you, Gwen, for all that you do for TDF and for our community! #HereForGood
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Thank you J. A. Armstrong III and Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation for your vision of creating the Property Tax Assistance Fund, and to Matt Goodman and D Magazine for sharing the story. We are proud to be among the partners supporting this important work to ensure legacy residents in West Dallas can remain in their homes and benefit from our city's prosperity. #HereforGood
Since 2017, property values in West Dallas have quadrupled causing significant burden to legacy residents. Thanks to D Magazine for announcing Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation Property Tax Assistance Fund - a fund dedicated to offering relief for neighbors by paying incremental increases in their tax bill. This historic initiative wouldn’t be possible without our partners. A special thanks to The Dallas Foundation , Tommy McBride, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, CAP® , Trinity Park Conservancy , Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL) , JPMorgan Chase & Co. /Michelle Thomas, MBA and Drexell Owusu for being a thought leader and advocate! We must be intentional about protecting our most vulnerable neighbors as we seek to grow our city. Dallas belongs to everyone and that means creating spaces and places for households of all incomes. #bohcdc #hopeliveshere #antidisplacement
The Story of a Bridge and the Land Rush It Created
https://www.dmagazine.com
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Earlier this week, during a celebration for our newly appointed President & CEO Julie Diaz, The Dallas Foundation announced the formation of the J.J. “Book” Wilson Fund, the largest endowed fund in the Foundation's history, and its inaugural grantees. We are honored to have been entrusted with the legacy of J.J. “Book” Wilson and his family through this generous and transformational gift, which will have a significant and enduring impact on the North Texas community. https://lnkd.in/ghtxQkrX #HereforGood
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