North Texas Community Foundation

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Rose Bradshaw, for being named one of the 500 Most Influential People in Fort Worth by FW Inc. Under her leadership, North Texas Community Foundation has grown to steward more than 400 charitable funds and awarded $67 million in grants last year.

Read more: https://fortworthinc.com/awards-programs/the-500/the-500-2026

06/04/2026

Through the Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation, Adelaide Leavens stewards her mother’s legacy in ways that reflect her life and values. That legacy led to Keith House, a gift to Fort Worth inspired by Meta Alice’s love of art, outdoor spaces and education. Watch the video to see how NTCF works alongside fundholders like Adelaide to turn philanthropic legacies into community impact.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 John and Frances Wasilchak Scholarship recipients. The Wasilchak Scholarship Fund at North Texas Community Foundation has awarded nearly $975,000 to 53 Glen Rose High School graduates since 2006.



Read more here: https://loom.ly/NUKn37M

Graduates Itzel Corrujedo, Avery Power, and Brady Stephenson recognized for academic merit and civic leadership Three Glen Rose High School graduates are the 2026 recipients of the John and Frances Wasilchak Scholarship. The Wasilchak Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 at North Texas Community...

05/28/2026

Education is a longtime passion for NTCF fundholders Linda and Dan Dipert. Through their giving, they support organizations that help students build strong futures, including the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center, a state-of-the-art facility that prepares Arlington ISD students for college and careers.

“Talent is equal, opportunity is not. This center ensures every student has equal access to a clear path to success.” – Dan Dipert

Read more about how the Diperts' generosity is helping shape student success: https://loom.ly/8A2tmhY

05/12/2026

Community development takes time, and its impact isn’t always immediately visible. As part of the BEACON cohort, grantees collaborated on neighborhood-based Early Action Projects alongside organizations serving the same communities. These projects brought neighbors together to have a direct hand in fostering community through activities like gardening, reading, and financial literacy.

Read our latest blog post to learn more about these projects: https://loom.ly/vVnmEvM

The BEACON Fund at NTCF supports community development in historically disinvested neighborhoods. In 2025, BEACON awarded operational support to 22 nonprofits focused on housing, jobs, education, healthcare, and other foundations of a thriving community. Beyond funding, BEACON brings grantees togeth...

05/11/2026

North Texas Community Foundation is proud to share our 2025 Report to the Community. Thanks to the generosity of our fundholders, 2025 was a record‑breaking year, with more than $67 million in grants distributed. Inside, you’ll find stories of donors and nonprofits driving impact in community development, health, education, and beyond.

Together, we’re building the foundation for the future.

Discover the impact: https://loom.ly/Ou8Jh2Q

05/05/2026

North Texas Community Foundation has awarded $304,700 in grants aimed at strengthening the capacity of organizations serving vulnerable populations across Tarrant County.

This funding is part of our ToolBox Grant Cycle, which has now exceeded $4 million in capacity-building support to Tarrant County nonprofits since 2010. By supporting shared solutions and collaboration, ToolBox projects are expected to benefit more than 250 nonprofits and expand access to critical services throughout the community.

Read more: https://loom.ly/GqWLRHg

04/30/2026

Today marked the final meeting of our 2025 BEACON cohort. Over the past year, grantees came together to learn from one another and build lasting relationships. By focusing on capacity beyond funding, the cohort helped strengthen organizations so they can have a deeper impact in the communities they serve.

04/23/2026

At our 45th Anniversary Luncheon last month, we honored Michael V. Bourland with NTCF’s Lifetime Achievement Award. As a founding shareholder of Bourland, Wall & Wenzel, P.C., Mike has shaped the region’s philanthropic landscape through decades of leadership in estate planning and community service.

We recently invited Mike to reflect on the values that guide his work and the legacy he hopes to inspire through generosity and purpose. Read the full article featured in Fort Worth Inc.:

Michael V. Bourland reflects on a lifetime of legal leadership, charitable giving and community impact as NTCF honors him with its Lifetime Achievement Award during the Foundation’s 45th anniversary celebration.