The Texas T.O.Y.E. Foundation (Teaching Our Youth Excellence) is a Fort Worth‑based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and families through education, mental health support, and workforce development. We provide trauma‑informed programs that help children and teens build emotional resilience, academic confidence, and career readiness. Our initiatives—like Project B.R.E.A.T.H.E., Youth S.T.E.A.M. Labs, and the T.O.Y.E. Career & Technical Training Institute—equip young people with the tools to thrive in school, work, and life.
The mission of The Texas T.O.Y.E. Foundation is to empower youth and families by providing trauma‑informed support, educational enrichment, and pathways to lifelong success. We are committed to teaching our youth excellence by creating safe, nurturing environments where children and teens can build emotional resilience, strengthen academic skills, and develop the confidence needed to thrive in school, work, and life.
We believe every young person deserves access to mental‑health support, positive role models, and opportunities that break cycles of instability. Through counseling, mentorship, S.T.E.A.M. learning, and workforce development, we equip youth with the tools to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Our mission is rooted in community partnership, compassion, and the belief that investing in our youth today transforms the future of North Texas.
The Texas T.O.Y.E. Foundation is growing to meet the increasing mental‑health, educational, and workforce needs of youth and families in North Texas. To continue providing safe, trauma‑informed, and life‑changing programs, we are seeking support in several key areas that directly strengthen our capacity and impact:
• Facility Expansion — A larger building with classrooms, counseling rooms, and youth activity spaces to serve more families.
• Youth Mental Health Services — Funding for counseling, emotional‑regulation training, crisis support, and case management.
• Program Staffing & Specialists — Qualified counselors, mentors, instructors, and program coordinators to meet rising demand.
• After‑School & Summer Programs — Resources to expand safe, structured enrichment for youth and working parents.
• S.T.E.A.M. Learning Labs — Equipment, technology, and materials for hands‑on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math learning.
• Workforce & Career Training — Tools, certifications, and training supplies for teens and young adults entering high‑demand careers.
• Program Supplies & Technology — Educational materials, activity kits, laptops, tablets, and classroom resources.
• Transportation Support — Reliable transportation so youth can access programs, field trips, and training sites.
The Texas T.O.Y.E. Foundation is committed to equity by ensuring every child and family—regardless of race, income, ability, or background—has access to safe spaces, mental‑health support, and opportunities to thrive. We design our programs to remove barriers, uplift underserved youth, and create inclusive pathways to academic, social, and emotional excellence across North Texas.
We stand firmly in the belief that equity is not a goal—it is a responsibility.
Our Equity Commitments
• Access for All Youth — Removing financial, cultural, and transportation barriers so every young person can participate.
• Culturally Responsive Programming — Ensuring our services honor the lived experiences and identities of the youth we serve.
• Trauma‑Informed Care — Providing support that recognizes the impact of trauma and promotes healing.
• Inclusive Leadership & Staffing — Building a team that reflects the diversity of our community.
• Community Partnership & Advocacy — Working with families, schools, and local organizations to address systemic inequities.
• Data‑Driven Improvement — Using data to identify disparities and strengthen equitable outcomes.
Organization name
Teaching Our Youth Excellence
other names
The TEXAS T.O.YE Foundation
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
4516 WILLOW ROCK LN