Funders

Members of the Collaborative, listed in chronological order:

The Dallas Foundation
Established as a community foundation in 1929, The Dallas Foundation serves as a resource, leader and catalyst for philanthropy by providing donors with flexible means of making gifts to charitable causes that enhance our community.
www.dallasfoundation.org
Mary Jalonick, President mjalonick@dallasfoundation.org
Laura Smith, Director of Community Philanthropy lsmith@dallasfoundation.org
214.741.9898

The Meadows Foundation
The Meadows Foundation exists to assist people and institutions of Texas improve the quality and circumstances of life for themselves and future generations. The Foundation strives to exemplify the principles of its founder in addressing basic human needs by working toward the elimination of ignorance, hopelessness and suffering, protecting the environment, providing cultural enrichment, encouraging excellence and promoting understanding and cooperation among people.
www.mfi.org
Adrianna Cuellar-Rojas, acuellar@mfi.org
Brittani Trusty, btrusty@mfi.org
214-827-7042

The M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Foundation
The M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Foundation is dedicated to helping those who help themselves through projects that create lasting fundamental change in our areas of interest. The foundation focuses on Education K-12, Children's Issues and the Arts.

Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation
The King Foundation's mission is to promote health, independence, and opportunity for the individuals and communities we serve in Texas and Arkansas. Our grants focus on the aging, arts and culture, children, education, and the indigent, as well as strengthening nonprofit organizations.
www.kingfoundation.com
Michelle D. Monse, President
2929 Carlisle, Suite 222 Dallas, TX 75204
214.750.1884

The Rees-Jones Foundation
The Rees-Jones Foundation is a private foundation established in 2006 by Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones to help improve in tangible ways the quality of life of the people of North Texas with emphasis on assisting children and their families who are striving for better life circumstances.
www.rees-jonesfoundation.org

Dallas Social Venture Partners
DSVP is a partnership of professionals, social entrepreneurs and foundations who are committed to strengthening our community through the thoughtful application of collective dollars and business expertise. DSVP is comprised of about 120 partners and works with a current portfolio of nine nonprofit investments to create positive social impact. DSVP seeks to invest in promising nonprofit organizations that predominantly serve at-risk children (infants to age 18) and/or education in North Texas.
www.dsvp.org
Stacy Caldwell scaldwell@dsvp.org
214-855-5520

Communities Foundation of Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is a hub for collaboration between donors, nonprofits and other funders to stimulate creative solutions to key community challenges. CFT's mission is to thoughtfully and effectively support our diverse donors and grantees by providing exemplary service and by demonstrating accountability. We improve lives through an unwavering commitment to lasting impact.
www.cftexas.org
Sarah Nelson, Chief Philanthropy Officer CNelson@cftexas.org
214-750-4222

The Catholic Foundation
The Catholic Foundation is a community type foundation focused on providing financial assistance to institutions serving the Catholic population in the nine county area of the Diocese of Dallas. The Foundation also supports donors by providing planned giving vehicles that meet their charitable needs and intentions. The Catholic Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization independent from the Catholic Diocese of Dallas.
www.catholicfoundation.com
Ed Schaffler, Cheryl Mansour or Linda Scheets
972 661-9792
(Fax)972 661-0140
info@catholicfoundation.com

M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation
The M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation honors the tradition of its founders through grants that stimulate change. To accomplish this mission, the Foundation acts as a catalyst for collaboration and makes grants in communities where the Directors live or have an interest.
www.zalefoundation.org

Harold Simmons Foundation
The Harold Simmons Foundation has been making grants and improving lives in the Dallas area for over 20 years. The Foundation supports education, human services, health care, human rights, the arts and culture and civic programs.

Dallas Women's Foundation
The Dallas Women's Foundation strengthens the entire community by increasing the investment in women and girls and empowering women's philanthropy. The Foundation demonstrates its impact on the status of women and girls through gender-specific research, targeted grant making and philanthropic education. One of the largest and oldest of the 160 women's funds worldwide, Dallas Women's Foundation has invested more than $15 million in nearly 1,000 programs, assisting a million women and girls.
www.dallaswomensfoundation.org

Dallas Regional Chamber
Our mission: Together, we will lead the Dallas region to become the most economically prosperous region - and the most desirable place to live and work - in the United States. The DRC will drive economic prosperity by developing a vibrant education system that encourages all students to achieve their education and career goals.
www.dallaschamber.org
Patti Clapp, Vice President Education, pclapp@dallaschamber.org
700 North Peark Suite 1200 Dallas, Texas 75201
214-746-6600

The Boone Family Foundation
The Boone Family Foundation is a resource for social change and innovation. Grants are made in three areas for long term systemic change that:
Advance equity for women and girls
Improve quality of life for children
Promote environmental stewardship

The Mike & Mary Terry Family Foundation
The Mike & Mary Terry Family Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for North Texas residents in need. The Christian-based Foundation provides support for organizations focused on providing equal opportunities for all children, advancing youth through education and ensuring a haven for those in need.
www.terryfamilyfoundation.org
info@terryfamilyfoundation.org

Thomson Family Foundation
The Thomson Family Foundation supports families working to improve their lives and the lives of their children. Our goal is to foster opportunities for families to increase their economic success and security by supporting community-based initiatives that improve access to education and asset-building resources and services.
www.tffhome.org

Rainwater Charitable Foundation
The Rainwater Charitable Foundation is a national foundation dedicated to finding and supporting educational programs with a track record of success in increasing outcomes for children from low income backgrounds and communities.

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
The mission of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is to improve lives in Dallas, Collin, Rockwall and southern Denton counties.
www.unitedwaydallas.org

The Hoglund Foundation
The Hoglund Foundation supports activities in the Dallas community that make a positive difference in the lives of others. The foundation's primary funding focus is education, health, and family support services.
www.hoglundfoundation.org
Marcia Ackerman
5910 North Central Expressway Suite 255 Dallas, TX 75206
214-987-3605
info@hoglundfoundation.org

Redman Foundation
The Redman Foundation supports a variety of charitable activities including early childhood education, job training, food and shelter, and community programs.

The Real Estate Council
The Real Estate Council is a unified voice of the commercial real estate industry, influencing action and supporting change to accomplish long-term job growth and enhanced quality of life in the greater Dallas area.
www.recouncil.com

Embrey Family Foundation
Our mission is to cultivate human rights awareness and advance initiatives that challenge and embolden people to walk better in the world.

ORIX Foundation
ORIX Foundation is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. We want children and families to succeed - in school, in the workforce and in life.
www.orixfoundation.org