The late Vester Hughes was a renowned tax attorney with a long career and a reputation for "influencing many aspects of federal taxation; arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court and successfully lobbying Congress on several occasion to amend federal tax laws." But he was also known for his philanthropy. According to his longtime friend Bobby Lyle, "Quietly and behind the … [Read more...] about David Rosenberg Named 2025 Vester Hughes Awardee By Communities Foundation Of Texas
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Richard King Mellon Foundation Gifts $250K To Friends Of Katy Trail For Its Efforts To Meet $1M Bond Match
The Friends of the Katy Trail faced quite a challenge to achieve a goal of $2M in order to "receive a Bond matching gift of $1M from the City of Dallas." Thanks to early donors, though, the dollars have been pouring in and now total $1.5M. Included in that amount have been a new lead gift of $250K from the Pittsburgh-based Richard King Mellon Foundation that "supports … [Read more...] about Richard King Mellon Foundation Gifts $250K To Friends Of Katy Trail For Its Efforts To Meet $1M Bond Match
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Sweetheart Ball
The Sweetheart Ball is literally a be-still-my-heart occasion, with North Texas' most incredible movers and shakers present including such names as Dedman, Harrison, Jones, Perot and Simmons. For some it's also a multi-generational affair, where parents and their offspring show their philanthropic genes. So, the 2025 fundraiser for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Sweetheart Ball
2026 Crystal Charity Ball Selection Process Including Name Change And Dates Revealed
2026 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Jennifer Dix is already out of the gate and charging ahead for the Dallas County children’s non-profit beneficiary fundraiser. Speaking of beneficiaries, heads up. Even if you’re slathering yourself in sunscreen at the beach or checking out a highly recommended café in Rome, you might want to take the time to put some important dates on your … [Read more...] about 2026 Crystal Charity Ball Selection Process Including Name Change And Dates Revealed
JUST IN: TWU – Dallas Campus Celebrates $750K In Grants From Its Leadership Council
While only in her new role as Texas Woman's University - Dallas Campus president for less than a year, Monica Christopher and her team have been building awareness and funds for their programs. She has just announced $750,000 in grants to the Dallas President's Leadership Council. The grants include the following: $250,000 from The Meadows Foundation to pilot TWU … [Read more...] about JUST IN: TWU – Dallas Campus Celebrates $750K In Grants From Its Leadership Council
JUST IN: The Eugene And Margaret McDermott Foundation Gifts $500K To TACA
At Wednesday's TACA Silver Cup Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the plan was to honor 2025 Silver Cup recipients Gayle Halperin and Jim Nugent. While it was a glorious honor, the spotlight shifted to the announcement that The Eugene And Margaret McDermott was gifting an "historic $500K gift" to TACA. The "largest single-year gift" to TACA in its 57-year history, it "will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Eugene And Margaret McDermott Foundation Gifts $500K To TACA
JUST IN: The Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Three New Members To Its Board
Back in the early 1900s, North Texas was ripe for young entrepreneurs planting their seeds of empire building. Carrie Marcus Neiman, her husband Al Neiman and Carrie's brother Herbert Marcus opened a store with all things "ready-to-wear" in clothes in downtown Dallas called Neiman Marcus. John Armstrong and his sons-in-law Hugh Prather and Edgar Flippen started work on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Three New Members To Its Board
JUST IN: Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball With Date And Location Already Set
With the 2025 Sweetheart Ball held just a couple of weeks ago, the fundraising group of women that supports "cardiology research at UT Southwestern Medical Center" has already laid out plans for next year's black-tie event. First lady of the Kansas City Chiefs Tavia Hunt will chair the event. According to Tavia, "It is my honor to continue the longstanding and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball With Date And Location Already Set
JUST IN: Jersey Mike’s 2025 Day Of Giving Nets $738,576 For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
Thanks to Jersey Mike's Day Of Giving on Wednesday, March 26, the annual fundraiser netted $738,576 for North Texas' Wipe Out Kids' Cancer. According to Wipe Out Kids' Cancer, "This has truly become a tradition, a movement and a DFW Metroplex-wide effort to help kids with cancer and their families, The $738,576 is the sum of many parts coming together to make life better … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jersey Mike’s 2025 Day Of Giving Nets $738,576 For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Supports Area Education And Workforce Innovation To The Tune Of $7.5M
In an effort to support local education and workforce innovation, Communities Foundation Of Texas has provided $7.5M in grants to the following organizations with a goal of "helping Texas students thrive in school, in a career and in life:" Aspire to Learn ($500,000) - to support Aspire's workforce training program for Certified Operator Of Powered Industrial Trucks … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas Supports Area Education And Workforce Innovation To The Tune Of $7.5M
JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas To Host “North Texas Gives To The Arts” With $100K Match From April 17-30
One North Texas non-profit sector that has been challenged in recovering from the pandemic is the arts. To bolster financial support for both performing and visual arts groups, Communities Foundation Of Texas is celebrating April’s Dallas Arts Month with a “fundraising campaign through the NorthTexasGivingDay.org platform.” Thanks to a $100,000 match supported by The Giana … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas To Host “North Texas Gives To The Arts” With $100K Match From April 17-30