The Dallas Foundation

Here for Good. Here for Dallas. For nearly a century.

Established in 1929 as the first community foundation in Texas, The Dallas Foundation has cultivated a century-long legacy of trust, serving as both a steadfast partner and a responsible steward of our donors’ philanthropic visions. This enduring commitment has enabled us to facilitate nearly $1 billion in grants, demonstrating the profound and lasting impact of collective giving across our community and helping to strengthen Dallas for generations to come.

We lead and convene diverse stakeholders — donors, nonprofits, civic leaders, and businesses — serving as a catalyst for strategic investments, cross-sector collaborations, and innovative initiatives that drive measurable outcomes in early childhood education, address urgent and emerging community needs, advance equity and opportunity, and foster resilience, sustainability, and innovation within Dallas’ nonprofit sector.